Tony Powers, born Howard Stanley Puris in 1938, is a multifaceted American creative force, professionally known as a songwriter, recording artist, music video artist, and actor.
Throughout his illustrious career, Powers has penned or co-written numerous chart-topping hits, including the iconic songs "Remember Then", "Why Do Lovers Break Each Other's Heart", "98.6", "Lazy Day", and many more.
In addition to his impressive musical repertoire, Powers has also contributed to the world of television, co-creating the memorable theme song "We're The Banana Splits".
Furthermore, he has collaborated with legendary rock band Kiss, co-writing the song "Odyssey", and has even released his own single "Don't Nobody Move (This is a Heist)".
Beyond his work in music, Powers has also made a mark in the world of film, appearing in the critically acclaimed 1990 movie GoodFellas, where he played the memorable role of Jimmy Two Times, a character who earned his nickname due to his tendency to repeat himself, famously uttering phrases such as "I'm gonna go get the papers, get the papers".
