He graduated from Princeton, magna cum laude in English. New York, New York County (Manhattan), New York, USA, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA. We have 2 volunteers within fifty miles of your requested photo location. Try again later. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. Oops, something didn't work. Oops, we were unable to send the email. You need a Find a Grave account to add things to this site. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. Add to your scrapbook. As a boy he was apparently plagued by emotional problems. Resend Activation Email. You need a Find a Grave account to add things to this site. He left a four-page note addressed to his father, to whom he was still very close. William Powell (1892-1984) was one of the greatest actors that classic Hollywood ever knew. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? or don't show this again—I am good at figuring things out. For Edits select Suggest Edits on the memorial page. William David Powell: Birthdate: 1856: Birthplace: Macon, Tennessee, United States: Death: Immediate Family: Son of Edmon Dillahunty Powell, Jr. and Mary Powell Husband of Elizabeth A Powell (Green) Father of Edward Powell; William Estes Powell and Frances "Fannie" Gillahan (Powell) Managed by: Private User Last Updated: [2][3], In 1968, after suffering from depression, hepatitis and kidney problems that had forced him to quit writing, he committed suicide by stabbing himself repeatedly in the upper body while in the shower. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. Born the only child of William Powell and his first wife Eileen Wilson nine years into their on again off again marriage during a period of reconciliation between the two. Official Sites. An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. Other Works William David Powell (February 27, 1925 – March 13, 1968) was an American television writer and associate producer. No mesmo ano, ele também recebeu sua segunda indicação ao Oscar, pela comédia My Man Godfrey, que ele estrelou ao lado de Carole Lombard, que havia sido sua esposa. 1953) ( divorced) ( 1 child). Depois de várias experiências de sucesso em palcos da Broadway, ele começou em 1922 sua carreira em Hollywood. Also an additional volunteer within fifty miles. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. Powell morreu de ataque cardíaco em Palm Springs, California, em 1983 , aos 91 anos de idade, mais de trinta anos após sua aposentadoria. I'm going where it's better. They would finally divorce five years later. Select a place on the map to place the pin. Make sure that the file is a photo. Family members linked to this person will appear here. William David Powell (February 27, 1925 – March 13, 1968) was an American television writer and associate producer.