Michael Powell
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Summary
Michael Powell was born on September 30, 1905[1], in Kent[2]. He died on February 19, 1990[3], in Gloucestershire[4]. He worked as a film director[5], actor[6], screenwriter[7], film producer[8], and writer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,488 views/month, #6,702 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Spouse: Thelma Schoonmaker[11]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[12]
- Occupation: director[13]
- Educated at: Dulwich College[14]
- Notable work: Peeping Tom[15], The Tales of Hoffmann[16], Gone to Earth[17], The Small Back Room[18], The Red Shoes[19], Black Narcissus[20], A Matter of Life and Death[21], I Know Where I'm Going![22], A Canterbury Tale[23], The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp[24], One of Our Aircraft Is Missing[25], An Airman's Letter to His Mother[26], 49th Parallel[27], The Thief of Bagdad[28]
- Award received: BAFTA Fellowship[29], Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement[30], Silver Bear[31], Doctor of Letters[32]
- Member of: Powell and Pressburger[33]
- Sex or gender: male[34]
- Commons category: Michael Powell[35]
- Unmarried partner: Pamela Brown[36]
- Cause of death: cancer[37]
- Family name: Powell[38]
- Given name: Michael[39]
- Manner of death: natural causes[40]
- Partner in business or sport: Emeric Pressburger[41]
- Nominated for: Academy Award for Best Writing, Original Screenplay[42]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[43]
- Birth name: Michael Latham Powell[44]
- Name in native language: Michael Powell[45]
Why It Matters
Michael Powell has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 23 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]
Works attributed to him include The Battle of the River Plate[48], a film[49] and The Edge of the World[50], a film[51].
FAQs
Where was Michael Powell born?
Michael Powell was born in Kent[2].
Where did Michael Powell die?
Michael Powell passed away in Gloucestershire[4].
Who was Michael Powell married to?
Michael Powell's spouses include Thelma Schoonmaker[11].
What did Michael Powell do for work?
Michael Powell worked as a film director[5], actor[6], screenwriter[7], film producer[8], and writer[9].
Where did Michael Powell go to school?
Michael Powell was educated at Dulwich College[14].
What awards did Michael Powell receive?
Honors received include BAFTA Fellowship[29], Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement[30], Silver Bear[31], and Doctor of Letters[32].