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William Powell

American actor (1892-1984) · United States · Actors · Died at 91

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William Horatio Powell 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.

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1984Died5 March 19841976That's Entertainment, Part IIFilm, (archive footage)1953How to Marry a MillionaireFilm, J.D. Hanley1948Mr. Peabody and the MermaidFilm, Arthur Peabody1945Ziegfeld FolliesFilm, Florenz Ziegfeld Jr.1944The Heavenly BodyFilm, William S. Whitley1941Love CrazyFilm, Steve Ireland1939Another Thin ManFilm, Nick Charles1937Double WeddingFilm, Charles Lodge1935Star of MidnightFilm, Clay Dalzell1933Double HarnessFilm, John Fletcher1932Jewel RobberyFilm, The Robber1930The Benson Murder CaseFilm, Philo Vance1928The Last CommandFilm, Lev Andreyev1922Sherlock HolmesFilm, Forman Wells1892Born29 July 1892

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Powell in When Knighthood Was in Flower, 1922Powell in When Knighthood Was in Flower, 1922Phillips Holmes, Powell and Fay Wray in Pointed Heels, 1929Phillips Holmes, Powell and Fay Wray in Pointed Heels, 1929Promotional photo for The Thin Man (1934) with Powell, co-star Myrna Loy, and Skippy as AstaPromotional photo for The Thin Man (1934) with Powell, co-star Myrna Loy, and Skippy as AstaPowell and John Barrymore in Sherlock Holmes (1922)Powell and John Barrymore in Sherlock Holmes (1922)

Filmography 40

TIThat's Entertainment, Part II(archive footage)1976
MRMister RobertsDoc1955 · ★ 7.0
HMHow to Marry a MillionaireJ.D. Hanley1953 · ★ 6.8
TSTake One False StepAndrew Gentling1949
MMMr. Peabody and the MermaidArthur Peabody1948
SMSong of the Thin ManNick Charles1947 · ★ 6.7
LFLife with FatherClarence Day Sr.1947 · ★ 6.7
ZFZiegfeld FolliesFlorenz Ziegfeld Jr.1945 · ★ 6.0
THThe Thin Man Goes HomeNick Charles1944 · ★ 7.1
TBThe Heavenly BodyWilliam S. Whitley1944
CRCrossroadsDavid Talbot aka Jean Pelletier1942
SMShadow of the Thin ManNick Charles1941 · ★ 7.0
LCLove CrazySteve Ireland1941
IAI Love You AgainLarry Wilson aka George Carey1940 · ★ 7.2
AMAnother Thin ManNick Charles1939 · ★ 7.1
TBThe Baroness and the ButlerJohann Porok1938
DWDouble WeddingCharles Lodge1937
TCThe Last of Mrs. CheyneyCharles1937
MGMy Man GodfreyGodfrey1936 · ★ 7.6
AMAfter the Thin ManNick Charles1936 · ★ 7.3
TZThe Great ZiegfeldFlorenz 'Flo' Ziegfeld Jr.1936 · ★ 6.3
LLLibeled LadyBill Chandler1936 · ★ 7.3
TBThe Ex-Mrs. BradfordDr. Lawrence 'Brad' Bradford1936
SMStar of MidnightClay Dalzell1935
TMThe Thin ManNick Charles1934 · ★ 7.5
MMManhattan MelodramaJim Wade1934 · ★ 7.0
EPEvelyn PrenticeJohn Prentice1934
FOFashions of 1934Sherwood Nash1934
TCThe Kennel Murder CasePhilo Vance1933 · ★ 6.1
PDPrivate Detective 62Donald Free1933
DHDouble HarnessJohn Fletcher1933
OPOne Way PassageDan Hardesty1932 · ★ 7.3
JRJewel RobberyThe Robber1932
MWMan of the WorldMichael Trevor1931
LMLadies' ManJamie Darricott1931
TCThe Benson Murder CasePhilo Vance1930
TCThe Canary Murder CasePhilo Vance1929
TCThe Last CommandLev Andreyev1928 · ★ 7.4
BGBeau GesteBoldini1926
SHSherlock HolmesForman Wells1922

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Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

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William Horatio Powell 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).

Country
United States
Category
Actors
Type
Actor
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1892 to 1984 · aged 91

In common with William

Arthur Conan DoyleAlso in Sherlock Holmes (1922)Elizabeth TaylorAlso in Life with Father (1947)Hedy LamarrAlso in Crossroads (1942)Myrna LoyAlso in Double Wedding (1937)Jack LemmonAlso in Mister Roberts (1955)Mickey RooneyAlso in Manhattan Melodrama (1934)

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