Quotes by Dick Powell

About Dick Powell:

Richard Ewing "Dick" Powell was an American singer, actor, film producer, film director and studio head. Though he came to stardom as a musical comedy performer, he showed versatility and successfully transformed into a hardbitten leading man starring in projects of a more dramatic nature. He was the first actor to portray the private detective Philip Marlowe on screen.
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The best thing about switching from being an actor to being a director is that you don't have to shave or hold your stomach in anymore.

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Without individuals feeling safe and having an environment of safety, they then have reluctance of taking part in the city of being active. They wind up wanting to leave the city. That's more detrimental.

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Author Bio

  • NameDick Powell
  • DescriptionAmerican singer, actor, film producer, film director and studio head
  • BornNovember 14, 1904
  • DiedJanuary 2, 1963
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionActor; Singer; Film Director; Film Producer; Jazz Musician