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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.
IMDb profile of William Powell, a versatile actor who starred in comedies, dramas, and mysteries. Learn about his life, career, roles, and achievements, including his three Oscar nominations and five Thin Man movies.
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- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Palm Springs, California, USA
Actor: The Thin Man. William Powell was on the New York stage by 1912, but it would be ten years before his film career would begin. In 1924 he went to Paramount Pictures, where he was employed for the next seven years.
- Actor, Soundtrack
- March 5, 1984
- July 29, 1892
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William Powell was a versatile American motion picture and stage actor who played villains in Hollywood silent films and intelligent, debonair leading men in the sound era. He is best remembered as Nick Charles in The Thin Man series of films. After graduating from the American Academy of Dramatic.
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Mar 6, 1984 · William Powell, the actor who personified the suave and sophisticated leading man in the 1930's and 40's, died yesterday at Desert Hospital in Palm...
Who was debonair actor William Powell (1892-1984)? Born in Pittsburgh, the baritone voiced actor starred in 200 plays before moving to the silent screen and ...
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