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William Powell
1936 portrait for Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer by George Hurrell
Born
William Horatio Powell

(1892-07-29)July 29, 1892
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedMarch 5, 1984(1984-03-05) (aged 91)
Palm Springs, California, U.S.
Resting placeDesert Memorial Park, Cathedral City, California, U.S.
OccupationActor
Years active1911–1955
Spouses
Eileen Wilson
(m. 1915; div. 1930)
Carole Lombard
(m. 1931; div. 1933)
Diana Lewis
(m. 1940)
PartnerJean Harlow (1934–1937)
ChildrenWilliam 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).

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