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William Powell (I) (1892–1984)
William Powell was on the New York stage by 1912, but it would be ten years before his film career would begin. In 1924 he went to Paramount Pictures, where he was employed for the next seven years. During that time, he played in a number of interesting films, but stardom was elusive. He did finally attract attention with The Last Command (1928) ...
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Born:in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USADied:(age 91) in Palm Springs, California, USA |
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Active on Broadway [often credited as William H. Powell] in the following productions: See more »Publicity Listings:
4 Print Biographies | 4 Portrayals | 11 Articles | 1 Pictorial | 2 Magazine Cover Photos | See more »Alternate Names:
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My friends have stood by me marvelously in the ups and downs of my career. I don't believe there is anything more worthwhile in life than friendship. Friendship is a far better thing than love, as it is commonly accepted. See more »Trivia:
His star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame is featured for a brief moment on the Married with Children episode "Kelly Does Hollywood: Part 2.". See more »Nickname:
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