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Overview
Mini Biography:
William Powell was on the New York stage in 1912 and it would be ten years... moreTrivia:
Biography in: "The Scribner Encyclopedia of American Lives". Volume One... moreAwards:
Nominated for 3 Oscars. Another 2 wins moreNewsDesk:
(3 articles)
Movie Reviews: Nick And Norah's Infinite Playlist (From Studio Briefing. 3 October 2008, 10:39 AM, PDT)
Review: "Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist" (From IFC. 3 October 2008, 6:21 AM, PDT)
Alternate Names:
William H. PowellUS TV Schedule:
| Tue. Oct. 7 | 3:45 AM | TCM | Love Crazy | |||
| Thur. Oct. 9 | 6:15 AM | TCM | Jewel Robbery | more |
Filmography
Actor:
- Mister Roberts (1955) .... Lt. 'Doc'
- How to Marry a Millionaire (1953) .... J.D. Hanley
- The Girl Who Had Everything (1953) .... Steve Latimer
- The Treasure of Lost Canyon (1952) .... Homer 'Doc' Brown
- It's a Big Country (1951) .... Professor
- Dancing in the Dark (1949) .... Emery Slade
- Take One False Step (1949) .... Professor Andrew Gentling
- Mr. Peabody and the Mermaid (1948) .... Arthur Peabody
- The Senator Was Indiscreet (1947) .... Senator Melvin G. Ashton
... aka Mr. Ashton Was Indiscreet (UK) - Song of the Thin Man (1947) .... Nick Charles
- Life with Father (1947) .... Clarence Day, Sr.
- The Hoodlum Saint (1946) .... Terence Ellerton 'Terry' O'Neill
- Ziegfeld Follies (1946) .... Florenz Ziegfeld Jr.
... aka Ziegfeld Follies of 1946 (USA: poster title) - The Thin Man Goes Home (1944) .... Nick Charles
- The Heavenly Body (1944) .... William S. Whitley
- Crossroads (1942) .... David Talbot, aka Jean Pelletier
- Shadow of the Thin Man (1941) .... Nick
- Love Crazy (1941) .... Stephen 'Steve'/'Stevie' Ireland
- I Love You Again (1940) .... Lawrence 'Larry' Wilson, aka George Carey
- Another Thin Man (1939) .... Nick Charles
... aka Return of the Thin Man (USA: promotional title) - The Baroness and the Butler (1938) .... Johann Porok
- Double Wedding (1937) .... Charles 'Charlie'/'Horse' Lodge
- The Emperor's Candlesticks (1937) .... Baron Stephan Wolensky
- The Last of Mrs. Cheyney (1937) .... Charles
- After the Thin Man (1936) .... Nick Charles
- Libeled Lady (1936) .... Bill Chandler
- My Man Godfrey (1936) .... Godfrey
- The Ex-Mrs. Bradford (1936) .... Dr. Lawrence Bradford
- The Great Ziegfeld (1936) .... Florenz Ziegfeld Jr.
- Rendezvous (1935) .... Lt. William 'Bill' Gordon/Anson Meridan
- Escapade (1935) .... Fritz
... aka Masquerade - Reckless (1935) .... Ned Riley
- Star of Midnight (1935) .... Clay 'Dal' Dalzell
- Evelyn Prentice (1934) .... John Prentice
- The Key (1934) .... Capt. Bill Tennant
... aka High Peril (USA: TV title) - The Thin Man (1934) .... Nick
- Manhattan Melodrama (1934) .... James W. 'Jim' Wade
- Fashions of 1934 (1934) .... Sherwood Nash
... aka Fashions (USA: TV title) - The Kennel Murder Case (1933) .... Philo Vance
- Double Harness (1933) .... John Fletcher
- Private Detective 62 (1933) .... Donald Free
- Lawyer Man (1932) .... Anton 'Tony' Adam
- One Way Passage (1932) .... Dan Hardesty
- Jewel Robbery (1932) .... The Robber
- High Pressure (1932) .... Gar Evans
- The Road to Singapore (1931) .... Hugh Dawltry
- Ladies' Man (1931) .... Jamie Darricott
- Man of the World (1931) .... Michael Trevor
- For the Defense (1930) .... William Foster
- Shadow of the Law (1930) .... John Nelson (Jim Montgomery)
- Paramount on Parade (1930) .... Philo Vance (Murder Will Out)
- The Benson Murder Case (1930) .... Philo Vance
- Street of Chance (1930) .... John D. Marsden/'Natural' Davis
- Behind the Make-Up (1930) .... Gardoni
- Pointed Heels (1929) .... Robert Courtland
- Charming Sinners (1929) .... Karl Kraley
... aka The Constant Wife (UK) - The Greene Murder Case (1929) .... Philo Vance
- The Four Feathers (1929) .... Capt. William Trench
- The Canary Murder Case (1929) .... Philo Vance
- Interference (1928) .... Philip Voaze
- Forgotten Faces (1928) .... Froggy
- The Vanishing Pioneer (1928) .... John Murdock
- The Dragnet (1928) .... Dapper Frank Trent
... aka The Drag Net (USA: poster title) - Partners in Crime (1928) .... Smith
- Feel My Pulse (1928) .... Her Nemesis
- Beau Sabreur (1928) .... Becque
- The Last Command (1928) .... Lev Andreyev
- She's a Sheik (1927) .... Kada
- Nevada (1927) .... Clan Dillon
... aka Zane Grey's Nevada (International: English title: poster title) - Paid to Love (1927) .... Prince Eric
- Time to Love (1927) .... Prince Alado
- Señorita (1927) .... Manuel Oliveros
- Special Delivery (1927) .... Harold Jones
- Love's Greatest Mistake (1927) .... Don Kendall
- New York (1927) .... Trent Regan
- The Great Gatsby (1926) .... George Wilson
- Tin Gods (1926) .... Tony Santelli
- Beau Geste (1926) .... Boldini
- Aloma of the South Seas (1926) .... Van Templeton
- The Runaway (1926) .... Jack Harrison
- Desert Gold (1926) .... Snake Landree
- Sea Horses (1926) .... Lorenzo Salvia
- White Mice (1926) .... Roddy Forrester
- The Beautiful City (1925) .... Nick Di Silva
- My Lady's Lips (1925) .... Scott Seldon
- Faint Perfume (1925) .... Barnaby Powers
- Too Many Kisses (1925) .... Julio
- Romola (1924) (as William H. Powell) .... Tito Melema
- Dangerous Money (1924) .... Prince Arnoldo da Pescia
- Under the Red Robe (1923) (as William H. Powell) .... Duke of Orleans
- The Bright Shawl (1923) .... Gaspar De Vaca
- Outcast (1922) .... DeValle
- When Knighthood Was in Flower (1922) (as William H. Powell) .... Francis I
- Sherlock Holmes (1922) (as William H. Powell) .... Foreman Wells
... aka Moriarty (UK)
Soundtrack:
- Life with Father (1947) (performer: "Sweet Marie" (1893))
- The Thin Man Goes Home (1944) ("Deep In The Heart Of Texas" (uncredited))
- Love Crazy (1941) (performer: "It's Delightful to Be Married" (1907))
- After the Thin Man (1936) ("Home on the Range" (uncredited))
- The Great Ziegfeld (1936) (performer: "LOOK FOR THE SILVER LINING")
- Evelyn Prentice (1934) ("Lullaby")
Self:
- Screen Snapshots: The Skolsky Party (1946) .... Himself
- The Great Morgan (1946) (voice) (uncredited) .... Himself
- The Youngest Profession (1943) .... Himself - Guest Star
- Hollywood on Parade No. A-12 (1933) .... Himself
- Screen Snapshots (1932/I) .... Himself
Archive Footage:
- Ziegfeld Girl Intro (2004) (V) .... Florenz Ziegfeld Jr.
- Hollywoodism: Jews, Movies and the American Dream (1998) (TV) .... Himself
- Hollywood Remembers: Myrna Loy - So Nice to Come Home to (1991) (TV) .... Himself
- America at the Movies (1976) .... Clarence 'Father' Day
- That's Entertainment, Part II (1976) .... Clip from 'The Thin Man'
- It's Showtime (1976) (uncredited) .... Himself
- The Big Parade of Comedy (1964)
- From the Ends of the Earth (1939) .... Himself
- Movie Memories (1935)
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Other Works:
Revolt (1928). Written and directed by Harry Wagstaff Gribble. Producer. Vanderbilt Theatre: 31 Oct 1928- Nov 1928 (closing date unknown/30 performances). morePublicity Listings:
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