Dick Haymes
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Haymes in State Fair (1945)
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| Born |
Richard Benjamin Haymes September 13, 1918 Buenos Aires, Argentina |
| Died | March 28, 1980 (aged 61) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Cause of death | Lung cancer |
| Occupation | Actor, singer |
| Years active | 1935–1978 |
| Spouse(s) | Edith Harper (1939; annulled) Joanne Dru (m. 1941; div. 1949) Nora Eddington (m. 1949; div. 1953) Rita Hayworth (m. 1953; div. 1955) Fran Jeffries (m. 1958; div. 1965) Wendy Smith (m. 1966–80) |
| Children | 6 |
Richard Benjamin "Dick" Haymes (September 13, 1918 – March 28, 1980) was an American actor and singer. Born in Argentina (in which he was a naturalised citizen), to British parents, he was one of the most popular male vocalists of the 1940s and early 1950s. He was the older brother of Bob Haymes, an actor, television host, and songwriter.
Haymes was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina in 1918. His mother, whom Haymes predeceased, was Irish-born Marguerite Haymes (1894–1987), a well-known vocal coach and instructor. His father worked as a rancher and was of English descent. The Haymes' traveled extensively before settling in the United States when Haymes was an infant.
At the age of 17, Haymes moved to Los Angeles where he initially worked as a stunt man and film double. At the age of 19, he moved to New York City where he worked as a vocalist in a number of big bands. On September 3, 1942, Sinatra introduced Haymes on radio as Sinatra's replacement in the Tommy Dorsey band. Prior to joining Dorsey's group, Haymes sang with the Harry James orchestra.
In 1945 Haymes co-starred with Jeanne Crain, Dana Andrews and Vivian Blaine in the musical State Fair. He teamed with female vocalist Helen Forrest for many hit duets during World War Two, including "Together," "I'll Buy That Dream," and "Long Ago and Far Away"; he sang with Judy Garland on two Decca recordings of songs from the film The Shocking Miss Pilgrim, in which he appeared with Betty Grable.
He paired repeatedly with the Andrews Sisters (Patty, Maxene, and LaVerne) on a dozen or so Decca collaborations, including the Billboard hit "Teresa," "Great Day," "My Sin," and a 1952 rendering of the dramatic ballad "Here in My Heart," backed by the sisters and Nelson Riddle's lush strings. His duets with Patty Andrews were also well received, both on Decca vinyl and on radio's Club Fifteen with the sisters, which he hosted in 1949 and 1950. He also joined Bing Crosby and The Andrews Sisters for 1947 session that produced the Billboard hit "There's No Business Like Show Business," as well as "Anything You Can Do (I Can Do Better)." His popular renditions of tender ballads such as "Little White Lies" and "Maybe It's Because" were recorded with celebrated arranger Gordon Jenkins and his orchestra and chorus.
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