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). He appeared in dozens of movies of every type during his lengthy career, often with top stars leading the cast.