William Powell

American actor (1892–1984)
Person human Q105960
William Powell
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William Powell

Summary

William Powell is a human[1]. His place of birth was Pittsburgh[2]. He was born on July 29, 1892[3]. He died in Palm Springs[4]. He died on March 5, 1984[5]. He worked as a stage actor[6], film actor[7], and television actor[8]. He ranks in the top 0.53% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,334 views/month, #5,345 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • William Powell was born in Pittsburgh[2].
  • William Powell passed away in Palm Springs[4].
  • William Powell was born on July 29, 1892[3].
  • William Powell died on March 5, 1984[5].
  • William Powell died on January 1, 1984[10].
  • Burial took place at Desert Memorial Park[11].
  • William Powell was married to Eileen Wilson Powell[12].
  • Among William Powell's spouses was Carole Lombard[13].
  • William Powell was married to Diana Lewis[14].
  • A child of William Powell was William David Powell[15].
  • William Powell held citizenship in United States[16].
  • William Powell's professions included stage actor[6].
  • William Powell's professions included film actor[7].
  • William Powell's professions included television actor[8].
  • William Powell was educated at American Academy of Dramatic Arts[17].
  • William Powell was educated at Central High School[18].
  • William Powell received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[19].
  • William Powell is recorded as male[20].
  • William Powell's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • William Powell's Commons category is recorded as William Powell[22].
  • The cause of death was myocardial infarction[23].
  • William Powell's family name is recorded as Powell[24].
  • William Powell's given name is recorded as William[25].
  • William Powell's given name is recorded as Horatio[26].
  • William Powell's topic's main category is recorded as Category:William Powell[27].

Body

Origins and Family

William Powell's place of birth was Pittsburgh[2]. He was born on July 29, 1892[3].

Education

Educated at American Academy of Dramatic Arts[17], a drama school[28], in United States[29], founded in 1884[30], headquartered in New York City[31] and Central High School[18], a high school[32], in United States[33], founded in 1884[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include stage actor[6], film actor[7], and television actor[8].

Recognition

William Powell received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[19].

Personal Life

Spouses include Eileen Wilson Powell[12], an actor[35], 1894–1942[36], of United States[37]; Carole Lombard[13], a film actor[38], 1908–1942[39], of United States[40], awarded the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[41]; and Diana Lewis[14], a film actor[42], 1919–1997[43], of United States[44]. A child of William Powell was William David Powell[15].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include March 5, 1984[5] and January 1, 1984[10]. William Powell passed away in Palm Springs[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[23]. Burial took place at Desert Memorial Park[11].

Why It Matters

William Powell ranks in the top 0.53% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,334 views/month, #5,345 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]

FAQs

Where was William Powell born?

Born in Pittsburgh[2], William Powell…

Where did William Powell die?

William Powell died in Palm Springs[4].

Who was William Powell married to?

William Powell's spouses include Eileen Wilson Powell[12], Carole Lombard[13], and Diana Lewis[14].

What did William Powell do for work?

William Powell worked as stage actor[6], film actor[7], and television actor[8].

Where did William Powell go to school?

William Powell was educated at American Academy of Dramatic Arts[17] and Central High School[18].

What awards did William Powell receive?

Honors received include star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . Notable Past Students. Retrieved . aada.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [18] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . wikidata.org.
  14. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  16. [19] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [22] . wikidata.org.
  18. [23] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [45] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [46] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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