
Michael Powell
British director, producer and writer
- Full name
- Michael Latham Powell
- Born
- 30 September 1905Bekesbourne, Kent
- Died
- 19 February 1990aged 84 · Gloucestershire
- Nationality
UK
- Star sign
- Libra
- Years active
- 1947–2020
Known for
About Michael Powell
Michael Powell was a British director, producer and writer. They were born on 30 September 1905 in Bekesbourne, Kent. Their career spanned 6 titles, among them New York Stories (1989), The Red Shoes (1948) and Black Narcissus (1947).
Their career in figures
The earliest credit MovieNCo has for Michael Powell is Black Narcissus (1947); in all, 6 films over 73 years. They have worked as producer in 5, director in 4, writer in 4 and actor in 1. Their title most voted by MovieNCo readers is New York Stories (1989), with 8 votes. Their busiest decade is the 1940s, with 2 titles. The person they have worked with most is Emeric Pressburger, on 4 films, among them The Red Shoes and Black Narcissus.
Latest work
Full filmography (6)- 2020
- 2017
- 1989
- 1951
The Tales of Hoffmann
Director · Writer · Producer
- 1948
- 1947
Where to watch Michael Powell
Their films and TV shows you can watch now in the UK, and where.
- 1989
- 1948
- 1947
- 2020
- 2017
Family and relationships
- Spouses
- Thelma Schoonmaker 1984–1990
- Partners
- Pamela Brown
Has worked with
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Emeric Pressburger 4 films together The Red Shoes, Black Narcissus and 2 more
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Moira Shearer 2 films together The Red Shoes and The Tales of Hoffmann
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Marius Goring 2 films together The Red Shoes and A Matter of Life and Death
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Robert Helpmann 2 films together The Red Shoes and The Tales of Hoffmann
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Léonide Massine 2 films together The Red Shoes and The Tales of Hoffmann
Questions about Michael Powell
Where was Michael Powell born?
Michael Powell was born on 30 September 1905 in Bekesbourne, Kent.
When did Michael Powell die?
Michael Powell died on 19 February 1990, aged 84. They died in Gloucestershire.
Who has Michael Powell been married to?
Michael Powell was married to Thelma Schoonmaker (1984–1990).
How many films and TV shows has Michael Powell been in?
MovieNCo lists 6 films for Michael Powell, from Black Narcissus (1947) to The Forty-Year-Old Version (2020).
What is Michael Powell's star sign?
Michael Powell was a Libra: born on 30 September.
Page reviewed on 30 September 2017.





