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 was a versatile actor who starred in comedies, dramas, and mysteries. He is best known for his roles as Nick Charles in The Thin Man series and as Godfrey in My Man Godfrey.
- January 1, 1
- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Palm Springs, California, USA
Learn about the life and career of William Powell, a versatile actor who starred in comedies, dramas, and mysteries. Find out his roles, awards, relationships, and trivia on IMDb.
- Actor, Soundtrack
- March 5, 1984
- July 29, 1892
Mar 1, 2024 · William Powell (born July 29, 1892, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.—died March 5, 1984, Palm Springs, California) 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.
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Mar 6, 1984 · William Horatio Powell was born in Pittsburgh on July 29, 1892. He started making speeches soon after he could talk, according to his mother, the former Nettie Brady.
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Learn about the life and career of William Powell, an American actor who starred in 14 films with Myrna Loy, including the Thin Man series and The Great Ziegfeld. Find out his awards, nominations, roles, and filmography on The Movie Database.
William Horatio Powell was born in Pittsburgh, the son of a public accountant, and briefly studied at the University of Kansas before heading for New York City and the stage. By 1920 he was acting in a successful Broadway production, Spanish Love , which led to an offer to play the villain opposite John Barrymore in a silent-film version of ...
