Richard Ewing "Dick" Powell, beloved—and some said quintessential—Hollywood actor, singer, and producer, passed away on January 3, 1963 at the age of 58. Powell began his career quite auspiciously in 1931 when he portrayed a singing cowboy in the Warner Brothers film “Law and Order”, for which he received solid reviews. That same year he made his Broadway debut in the musical “Wake Up and Dream”, and it was in his roles on Broadway that he first became popular as a singer and dancer. In 1936, Powell moved to California and settled definitively into the role of the urbane song-and-dance man. He signed a contract with 20th Century-Fox, and began to appear in a frequent string of films costingarring some of the era’s most significant actresses: Jean Harlow, Ginger Rogers, and Rita Hayworth. Like many actors of his day, Powell served in World War II, for which he received several prestigious medals. After the war, the star transitioned into his later career as a producer, executive, and director. His production credits included “Johnny O’Clock”, “Cry Danger”, and “Detective Story”, all featuring his signature crisp, cynical style. Powell was also a familiar figure on the small screen. He co-founded Four Star Television, and appeared in a number of television series, including the hugely popular “Zane Grey Theater”. His radio work included originating the titular role in the now-iconic wartime “Richard Diamond, Private Detective”. Powell will be remembered as a consummate perfectionist, who dedicated himself to his work as an actor, producer, director, and performer in radio and television. His legacy endures as a master of his craft.