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Michael Powell

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).

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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)
  1. 2020
  2. 2017

    A Matter of Life and Death

    Director · Writer · Producer

    Where to watch
  3. 1989

    New York Stories

    Michael Powell - Guest at Party (segment "Life Lessons")

    Where to watch
    5.8
  4. 1951

    The Tales of Hoffmann

    Director · Writer · Producer

  5. 1948

    The Red Shoes

    Director · Writer · Producer

    Where to watch
    8.1
  6. 1947

    Black Narcissus

    Director · Writer · Producer

    Where to watch
    5.0

Where to watch Michael Powell

Their films and TV shows you can watch now in the UK, and where.

  1. 1989

    New York Stories

    Michael Powell - Guest at Party (segment "Life Lessons")

    Where to watch
    5.8
  2. 1948

    The Red Shoes

    Director · Writer · Producer

    Where to watch
    8.1
  3. 1947

    Black Narcissus

    Director · Writer · Producer

    Where to watch
    5.0
  4. 2020
  5. 2017

    A Matter of Life and Death

    Director · Writer · Producer

    Where to watch

Family and relationships

Spouses
Thelma Schoonmaker 1984–1990
Partners
Pamela Brown

Has worked with

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.

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