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William Powell was an American actor active during the 20th century. His professional career began in 1922, and he worked in stage, film, and television. He was educated at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts and spoke English. Powell was married to Carole Lombard and Diana Lewis. He also had a professional partnership with Myrna Loy.
Powell was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on July 29, 1892. He died of a myocardial infarction on March 5, 1984, in Palm Springs. His manner of death was natural causes. He is buried at Desert Memorial Park. During his career, he was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actor. He received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, which is recognized in the Hollywood Walk Of Fame collection.
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Film & TV
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
William Horatio Powell (July 29, 1892 – March 5, 1984) was an American actor. A major star at Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, he was paired with Myrna Loy in 14 films, including the Thin Man series based on the Nick and Nora Charles characters created by Dashiell Hammett. Powell was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actor three times: for The Thin Man (1934), My Man Godfrey (1936), and Life with…
Known for
- The Love Story of Jean Harlow and William Powell — Self (archive footage)2023
- Cinecittà Babilonia: Sex, Drugs and Black Shirts — Self - Actor (archive footage)2017
- Discovering Jean Harlow — archive footage2015
- William Powell: A True Gentleman2005
- Jean Harlow: Platinum Bombshell — Self (archive footage)1996
- Myrna Loy: So Nice to Come Home To — (archive footage)1990
- Two Tragic Blondes - Marilyn Monroe And Jean Harlow1989
- James Stewart: A Wonderful Life — Self (archive footage)1987
- The Spencer Tracy Legacy: A Tribute by Katharine Hepburn — Self (archive footage)1986
- Going Hollywood: The '30s — (archive footage)1984
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Key facts
- Born
- William Horatio Powell , ( 1892-07-29 ) July 29, 1892, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania , U.S.
- Died
- March 5, 1984 (1984-03-05) (aged 91), Palm Springs, California , U.S.
- Resting place
- Desert Memorial Park , Cathedral City, California , U.S.
- Other name
- Bill Powell
- Occupation
- Actor
- Years active
- 1911–1955
- Spouses
- Eileen Wilson ( married</span>"}]]}'>m. 1915 ; divorced</span>"}]]}'>div. 1930 ) Carole Lombard ( married</span>"}]]}'>m. 1931 ; divorced</span>"}]]}'>div. 1933 ) Diana Lewis ( married</span>"}]]}'>m. 1940 )
- Partner
- Jean Harlow (1934–1937)
- Children
- William David Powell
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Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- human
- Family name
- Powell
- Gender
- male
- Citizenship
- United States
- Place of birth
- Pittsburgh
- Place of death
- Palm Springs
- Spouse
- Diana Lewis
- Occupation
- television actor
- Languages spoken
- English language
- Image
- William Powell by Hurrell.jpg
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- Commons category
- William Powell
- date of birth
- 1892-07-29
- date of death
- 1984-01-01
- cause of death
- myocardial infarction
- nominated for
- Academy Award for Best Actor
- place of burial
- Desert Memorial Park
- manner of death
- natural causes
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- William Powell
- time period
- 20th century
- different from
- William Paul
- start of work period
- 1922-00-00
- partner in business or sport
- Myrna Loy
- name in native language
- William Powell
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Encyclopedic overview
William Horatio Powell (July 29, 1892 – March 5, 1984) was an American actor, known primarily for his film career. Under contract with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, he was paired with Myrna Loy in 14 films, including the Thin Man series based on the Nick and Nora Charles characters created by Dashiell Hammett. Powell was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actor three times: for The Thin Man (1934), My Man Godfrey (1936), and Life with Father (1947).
Early life
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