The Thin Man
1934
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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.
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.
March 5, 1984 · Palm Springs, California, USA (cardiac arrest) Birth name. William Horatio Powell. Nickname. Bill. Height. 5′ 10½″ (1.79 m) Mini Bio. 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.
Mar 1, 2024 · 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.
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 Springs, Calif. He was 91 years old. Mr....
Known For. 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.
William Horatio Powell. Birth Place. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. Born. July 29, 1892. Died. March 05, 1984. Cause of Death. Natural Causes. Biography. Read More. The very picture of cinematic suavity, William Powell (1892-1984) was arguably the screen's most polished light comedian.
