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William Powell

Biography

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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Discography

Records they worked on — most-collected first.

Credited work

63 releases · 18 albums · active 1964–2025

  • Performance · 48
  • Other credits · 19
  • Production · 1

Studios: Sigma Sound Studios · Hammersmith Odeon · Central Hall, Chatham · Music Recorders, Inc.

Frequent collaborators

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