Nominated for
3
Oscars.
Another
2 wins.
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Known For
(1934)
(1947)
(1936)
(1947)
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Actor (96 credits)
1924
Romola
Tito Melema (as William H. Powell)
1947
Life with Father
(performer: "Sweet Marie" (1893), "Love's Old Sweet Song (Just a Song at Twilight)" (1884) - uncredited)
1941
Love Crazy
(performer: "It's Delightful to Be Married" (1907) - uncredited)
1936
Libeled Lady
("Wedding March" (1843), "Bridal Chorus" (1850), uncredited)
1936
My Man Godfrey
(performer: "Drink a Highball" (1901) - uncredited)
1934
Evelyn Prentice
(performer: "Lullaby (Wiegenlied)" (1868) - uncredited)
1934
The Thin Man
(performer: "Drink A Highball" - uncredited)
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Personal Details
Other Works:
(3/29/48) Radio: Appeared (as "Larry Wilson") on a "Lux Radio Theatre" broadcast of "I Love You Again".
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Publicity Listings:
4 Print Biographies
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4 Portrayals
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11 Articles
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1 Pictorial
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2 Magazine Cover Photos
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Alternate Names:
William H. Powell
Height:
5' 10½" (1.79 m)
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Personal Quote:
There is more money in being liked by an audience than in being disliked by it. The biggest thing about movie audiences is the sympathy they give characters on the screen. But the art of acting and the talent of selecting what one will act are divorced qualities.
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Trivia:
Purchased for
Jean Harlow a 150-carat sapphire engagement ring for $20,000, and presented it to her for Christmas of 1936.
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Nickname:
Bill