The Thin Man
1934
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William Powell was an American actor who starred in many films, especially with Myrna Loy. He was nominated for three Academy Awards and had a long career in Hollywood.
William Powell. 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.
- January 1, 1
- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
- January 1, 1
- Palm Springs, California, USA
William Powell was a versatile and popular actor who starred in comedies, dramas, and mysteries. He was best known for his roles as Philo Vance, Nick Charles, and The Great Ziegfeld, and was nominated for four Oscars.
- Actor, Soundtrack
- March 5, 1984
- July 29, 1892
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...
Jul 25, 2024 · Learn about William Powell, a versatile American actor who played villains in silent films and Nick Charles in The Thin Man series. Find out his biography, notable family members, awards, and filmography.
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William Powell was an American actor who starred in 14 films with Myrna Loy, including the Thin Man series. He was nominated for three Academy Awards and died in 1984 at age 91.
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Learn about the life and career of William Powell, a suave and sophisticated actor who starred in the Thin Man movies and other comedies and dramas. See his photos, videos, family and companions, and filmography on TCM.
