About
John Nicholas 'Dick' Foran (June 18, 1910 – August 10, 1979) was an American actor, known for his performances in western musicals and for playing supporting roles in dramatic pictures. Foran was still billed as Nick Foran when he signed a contract with Fox in 1934. In 1935, Foran, who stood 6-foot-2 and had red hair, was hired by Warner Bros. as a supporting actor, changing his first name to Dick. He would also croon when called upon in films such as Change of Heart (1934) with Janet Gaynor, made for Fox Film Corporation. His handsome appearance and good-natured personality made him a natural choice for the supporting cast. He first appeared as a singing cowboy in his first starring role, in Moonlight on the Prairie (1935). Other singing cowboy features included Song of the Saddle (1936), Guns of the Pecos (1937), Empty Holsters (1937) and Cowboy from Brooklyn (1938). In 1938 Foran...
Known for
Perry MasonSeries • 1957
LassieSeries • 1954
Matinee TheaterSeries • 1955
The VirginianSeries • 1962
Adam-12Series • 1968
Have Gun, Will TravelSeries • 1957
MaverickSeries • 1957
Dr. KildareSeries • 1961
Four Star PlayhouseSeries • 1952
Climax!Series • 1954
Studio OneSeries • 1948
CheyenneSeries • 1955
Daniel BooneSeries • 1964
RawhideSeries • 1959
Wanted: Dead or AliveSeries • 1958
SuspenseSeries • 1949
LawmanSeries • 1958
GunsmokeSeries • 1955
77 Sunset StripSeries • 1958
Father Knows BestSeries • 1954
State TrooperSeries • 1956
Kraft Television TheatreSeries • 1947
The 20th Century Fox HourSeries • 1955
The MillionaireSeries • 1955