Autographs of William Powell
William Horatio Powell (July 29, 1892 – March 5, 1984) was an American actor, known primarily for his film career. Under contract with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, he was paired with Myrna Loy in 14 films, including the Thin Man series based on the Nick and Nora Charles characters created by Dashiell Hammett. Powell was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actor three times: for The Thin Man (1934), My Man Godfrey (1936), and Life with Father (1947). More about William Powell
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Powell was born in Pittsburgh in 1892, the only child of Nettie Manila (née Brady) and Horatio Warren Powell, an accountant. In 1907, young William moved with his family to Kansas City, Missouri, where he graduated from Central High School four years later.
After high school, Powell enrolled at the University of Kansas to study law, but after a week he relocated to New York City, where he attended the American Academy of Dramatic Arts. In 1912, Powell left the AADA, and began working in vaudeville and stock companies. Powell began his Hollywood career in 1922, playing Professor Moriarty in a production of Sherlock Holmes with John Barrymore. He performed as Francis I in When Knighthood Was in Flower with Marion Davies. Read even more about William Powell at Wikipedia
After high school, Powell enrolled at the University of Kansas to study law, but after a week he relocated to New York City, where he attended the American Academy of Dramatic Arts. In 1912, Powell left the AADA, and began working in vaudeville and stock companies. Powell began his Hollywood career in 1922, playing Professor Moriarty in a production of Sherlock Holmes with John Barrymore. He performed as Francis I in When Knighthood Was in Flower with Marion Davies. Read even more about William Powell at Wikipedia
Traded items with a signature of William Powell
The most expensive item with a signature of William Powell (Autograph Book Clara Bow, Fay Wray, Frederic March, William Powell & More COA) was sold in August 2023 for £1837.43 while the cheapest item (Original William Powell Publicity Press Photograph Pre Signed 7 x 5) found a new owner for £0.75 in August 2013. The month with the most items sold (1) was August 2014 with an average selling price of £110.00 for an autographed item of William Powell. Sold items reached their highest average selling price in August 2023 with £1837.43 and the month that saw the lowest prices with £0.75 was August 2013. In average, an autographed item from William Powell is worth £31.00.
Most recently, these items with a signature of William Powell were sold on eBay - click here for more items.
| Item Title | Price | Store | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Actor William Powell pictorial photo postcard printed signature | £5.00 | |
| Actor William Powell Pre-Printed Signed Studio Photograph (Gloss) 9 x 7 inches | £1.00 | |
| Autograph Book Clara Bow, Fay Wray, Frederic March, William Powell & More COA | £1837.43 | |
| HOLLYWOOD Legend MYRNA LOY †2005 signed 8x10 pic (The Thin Man w William Powell) | £30.00 | |
| Irene Dunne & William Powell 8x10 inch signed vintage Life With Father 1947 | £94.99 | |
| Luise Rainer Signature Collection US region 0 DVD Warner Archive William Powell | £16.25 | |
| Rare signed Hollywood Menu 1943 signed Cary Grant,William Powell,Eleanor Powell | £140.00 | |
| Vintage 'WILLIAM POWELL' American Actor FILM STAR Signed PHOTOGRAPH Photo | £4.99 | |
| WILLIAM POWELL 'THE THIN MAN' HAND SIGNED AUTOGRAPHED 8X10 PHOTO | £103.00 | |
| William Powell - Actor - The Thin Man - 1938 Original Signed Photo | £10.55 | |
| WILLIAM POWELL 1892-1984 Renowned American film actor. Genuine ink signed p/c | £32.00 | |
| WILLIAM POWELL 1940s IN PERSON signed cut UACC RD retiring SALE | £29.99 | |
| WILLIAM POWELL The Thin Man Rare Genuine Authentic Signed Card UACC COA | £110.00 | |
| William Powell Thin Man Preprinted -autographed 8 X10 promo photo | £5.50 | |
| William Powell, Signed autographed piece of card c/w 8x10 photo + COA | £145.00 | |