Jane Powell (born Suzanne Lorraine Burce; April 1, 1929) is an American singer, dancer, and actress. Powell rose to fame as a singer in her home state of Oregon, and signed to Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer while still in her teens. Once there, the studio used her vocal, dancing, and acting talents, casting her in such musicals as Royal Wedding with Fred Astaire, A Date with Judy with friend Elizabeth Taylor, and Seven Brides for Seven Brothers with Howard Keel.