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  1. 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....

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. www.encyclopedia.com › film-and-television-biographies › william-powellWilliam Powell | Encyclopedia.com

    May 14, 2018 · William Powell1848–1920. Educator, diplomat. William Powell gained prominence in New Jersey as a teacher and educational leader prior to attracting the attention of several presidents of the United States who offered Powell opportunities to become an American envoy. Powell, after rejecting two consular assignments, ultimately served as a ...

  6. Jan 21, 2023 · William Powell: The Life and Legacy of One of Early Hollywood's Most Acclaimed Actors | Listen to Podcasts On Demand Free | TuneIn. Charles River Editors. Location: United States. Genres: Biography & Autobiography. History. Audiobooks. Networks: Charles River Editors. Bill Hare. English Audiobooks. Findaway Audiobooks. Description:

  7. William Powell (1882–1984) 1. min read. A-A+. read. facebook. twitter. envelope. print. William Horatio Powell was the epitome of the suave, urbane leading man throughout his stage and film career. His most famous role was as the sophisticated detective Nick Charles in Dashiell Hammett’s Thin Manseries.

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