William Powell
- Biography
- Originally planning to become a lawyer, William Powell chose instead to pursue a career as an actor, dropping out of the University of Kansas to attend the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, where his classmates included Edward G.
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- Born
- July 29, 1892
- Died
- March 05, 1984
Awards
Academy Awards
| Year | Result | Award | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | Nominated | Oscar | Best Actor Life With Father |
| 1937 | Nominated | Oscar | Best Actor My Man Godfrey (1936) |
| 1935 | Nominated | Oscar | Best Actor The Thin Man (1934) |
New York Film Critics Circle
| Year | Result | Award | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1947 | Won | New York Film Critics Circle | Best Actor Life With Father |
| 1947 | Won | New York Film Critics Circle | Best Actor The Senator Was Indiscreet |
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