William Powell | |
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 1936 portrait for Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer by George Hurrell | |
| Born | William Horatio Powell July 29, 1892 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | March 5, 1984 (aged 91) Palm Springs, California, U.S. |
| Resting place | Desert Memorial Park, Cathedral City, California, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1911–1955 |
| Spouses | |
| Partner | Jean Harlow (1934–1937) |
| Children | William David Powell |
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).