William Powell
(1892-1984)
American actor
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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).
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William Horatio Powell 29 July 1892 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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5 March 1984 (aged 91) Palm Springs, California
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| Zodiac | Leo |
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William Powell 2nd child with Eileen Wilson Male b. 27 Feb 1925 d. 13 Mar 1968 · Age: 43 (at death) · 1925-1968 · screenwriter
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