Dick Purcell (born Richard Gerold Purcell, Jr.) was an American screen and stage actor. He is best known for playing Marvel Comics' Captain America in the 1944 film serial. The serial was released on February 5, and Purcell, age 38, died two months later, on 10 April 1944, the result of a fatal heart attack.
Dick Purcell has 74 screen credits in a career dating back to 1930. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently Penrod (Billy Mauch) Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include Captain America, Drunk Driving, Fighting Men: Crack That Tank. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 2 universes
