William Powell

Powell is the embodiment of effortless sophistication, the actor who made a cocktail and a clever quip into an art form. His chemistry with Myrna Loy in The Thin Man is one of cinema's all-time great pairings, full of affection and wit that still feels modern almost a century on. He could pivot from screwball comedy to genuine drama, and his three Best Actor nominations prove the industry knew it. I adore that he made charm look so easy when it is anything but. Watching Powell work is a masterclass in how much can be conveyed with a raised eyebrow.

William Powell (July 29, 1892 - March 5, 1984) was an American actor and one of Hollywood's leading men during the 1930s and 1940s. He is best remembered for playing the suave detective Nick Charles in The Thin Man series opposite Myrna Loy, and earned three Academy Award nominations for Best Actor. He has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and died in 1984.

Name (English)

William Powell

Name (Japanese)

ウィリアム・パウエル

Reading

うぃりあむ・ぱうえる

Born

July 29, 1892 – March 5, 1984

Zodiac / Chinese zodiac

Leo / Dragon

Origin

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Blood type

Private

Height

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Agency

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Occupation

Stage actor / Film actor / Television actor / Actor

Elementary school

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Junior high

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High school

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University

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Awards & achievements

• Unknown Hollywood Walk of Fame Star

Spouse

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Children

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Parents

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Siblings

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Motto

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• Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%82%A6%E3%82%A3%E3%83%AA%E3%82%A2%E3%83%A0%E3%83%BB%E3%83%91%E3%82%A6%E3%82%A8%E3%83%AB

Tags

• Pennsylvania native
• Stage actor
• Film actor
• Television actor

Last updated

2026-06-02

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