William Powell
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 Father (1947). After high school, he left home for New York and the American Academy of Dramatic Arts at the age of 18. In 1912, Powell graduated from the…
Known field
Acting
Total Movie Credited
118
Gender
Male
Place of birth
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
Birthdate
July 28, 1892
Death Date
March 5o 1984
Also known as
William H. Powell
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