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American actor
William Horatio Powell was an American actor. A major star at 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.Wikipedia
| Born | July 29, 1892 |
| Hometown | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America |
| Net worth | $5 million |
| Height | 5'11" (1.80m) |
| Spouse | Diana Lewis (m 1940 - 1984) , Carole Lombard (m 1931 - 1933) , Eileen Wilson (m 1915 - 1930) |
| Partner | Jean Harlow |
| Children | William David Powell |
| Parents | Horatio Warren Powell , Nettie Manila Powell |
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William Powell, Conservative MP who pushed through a Bill extending copyright to computer programs – obituary
- William Powell, who has died aged 73, was a good-natured and reasonable barrister who was Conservative MP for Corby between 1983 and 1997. Though loyal to Margaret Thatcher on most issues, he served after her overthrow in 1990 as PPS to the Environment Secretary Michael Heseltine, who had mounted the challenge.
AWARDS
| Year | Associations | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | Academy Award | Actor | Life with Father | Nominated |
| 1937 | Academy Award | Actor | My Man Godfrey | Nominated |
| 1935 | Academy Award | Actor | The Thin Man | Nominated |