William Powell: Biography, Facts and Career
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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. 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).
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- Full name: William Powell
- Born: 1892-07-29
- Nationality: United States
- Known as: Actor
- Wikidata ID: Q105960
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William Horatio Powell (July 29, 1892 – March 5, 1984) was an American actor, known primarily for his film career.
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William Powell was born on 1892-07-29.
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