Dick Powell

American actor (1904-1963)
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Dick Powell

Summary

Dick Powell is a human[1]. Born in Mountain View[2], he… he was born on November 14, 1904[3]. He died in West Los Angeles[4]. He died on January 2, 1963[5]. He worked as an actor[6], singer[7], film director[8], film producer[9], and jazz musician[10]. He ranks in the top 0.61% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,768 views/month, #6,135 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Dick Powell's place of birth was Mountain View[2].
  • Dick Powell passed away in West Los Angeles[4].
  • Dick Powell was born on November 14, 1904[3].
  • Dick Powell died on January 2, 1963[5].
  • Dick Powell died on January 3, 1963[12].
  • Dick Powell is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park[13].
  • Among Dick Powell's spouses was Joan Blondell[14].
  • Dick Powell was married to June Allyson[15].
  • Dick Powell was married to Mildred Maund[16].
  • A child of Dick Powell was Richard Powell, Jr.[17].
  • A child of Dick Powell was Ellen Powell[18].
  • Dick Powell held citizenship in United States[19].
  • English was Dick Powell's native language[20].
  • Dick Powell worked as an actor[6].
  • Dick Powell worked as a singer[7].
  • Dick Powell's professions included film director[8].
  • Dick Powell worked as a film producer[9].
  • Dick Powell's professions included jazz musician[10].
  • Dick Powell's professions included television actor[21].
  • Among Dick Powell's employers was Warner Bros. Entertainment[22].
  • Dick Powell's education included a stint at University of Arkansas at Little Rock[23].
  • Dick Powell received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[24].
  • Dick Powell received the Arkansas Entertainers Hall of Fame[25].
  • Dick Powell received the Trustees Award[26].
  • Dick Powell's religion is recorded as Christian Science[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Mountain View[2], Dick Powell… he was born on November 14, 1904[3]. English was his native language[20].

Education

Dick Powell was educated at University of Arkansas at Little Rock[23].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include actor[6], singer[7], film director[8], film producer[9], jazz musician[10], and television actor[21]. Among Dick Powell's employers was Warner Bros. Entertainment[22].

Recognition

Awards received include star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[24], a commemorative plaque[28], in United States[29]; Arkansas Entertainers Hall of Fame[25]; and Trustees Award[26].

Personal Life

Spouses include Joan Blondell[14], an actor[30], 1906–1979[31], of United States[32], awarded the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[33]; June Allyson[15], a film actor[34], 1917–2006[35], of United States[36], awarded the Golden Globe Awards[37]; and Mildred Maund[16]. Children include Richard Powell, Jr.[17] and Ellen Powell[18]. Dick Powell's religion is recorded as Christian Science[27]. He was affiliated with the Republican Party[38].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 2, 1963[5] and January 3, 1963[12]. Dick Powell died in West Los Angeles[4]. The cause of death was lymphoma[39]. He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park[13].

Why It Matters

Dick Powell ranks in the top 0.61% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,768 views/month, #6,135 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]

FAQs

Where was Dick Powell born?

Dick Powell's place of birth was Mountain View[2].

Where did Dick Powell die?

Dick Powell died in West Los Angeles[4].

Who was Dick Powell married to?

Dick Powell's spouses include Joan Blondell[14], June Allyson[15], and Mildred Maund[16].

What did Dick Powell do for work?

Dick Powell worked as actor[6], singer[7], film director[8], film producer[9], and jazz musician[10].

Where did Dick Powell go to school?

Dick Powell was educated at University of Arkansas at Little Rock[23].

What awards did Dick Powell receive?

Honors received include star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[24], Arkansas Entertainers Hall of Fame[25], and Trustees Award[26].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Encyclopedia of Arkansas. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [15] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [16] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [19] . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  8. [18] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  9. [23] . Encyclopedia of Arkansas. wikidata.org.
  10. [38] . wikidata.org.
  11. [20] . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . wikidata.org.
  14. [8] . wikidata.org.
  15. [9] . wikidata.org.
  16. [10] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [13] . Encyclopedia of Arkansas. wikidata.org.
  20. [27] . wikidata.org.
  21. [24] . walkoffame.com. Retrieved . walkoffame.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [25] . Encyclopedia of Arkansas. wikidata.org.
  23. [26] . theemmys.tv. Retrieved . theemmys.tv. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [39] . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  27. [12] . Library of Congress Authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [40] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [41] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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