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Powers Boothe - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | June 01, 1948 |
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| Died | May 14, 2017 (age 68) |
| Birthplace | Snyder, Texas, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Gemini - (see also Powers Boothe's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Rat |
| Generation | Baby Boomer Generation |
| Known For | Emmy-winning role in 'Guyana Tragedy: The Story of Jim Jones', TV series 'Deadwood', films 'Tombstone' and 'Sin City' |
Intro
Powers Boothe was an American actor known for his portrayals of complex villainous characters in film and television. He won an Emmy Award for his performance in 'Guyana Tragedy: The Story of Jim Jones' and was also notable for his roles in 'Deadwood,' 'Tombstone,' and 'Sin City.'
Early Life & Background
Powers Boothe was born in Snyder, Texas, and grew up in a farming family. He attended Southwestern Oklahoma State University, where he developed an interest in drama and acting before moving on to study at Southern Methodist University.[1][2]
Career Highlights
- Won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series for 'Guyana Tragedy: The Story of Jim Jones' (1980)
- Starred as Cy Tolliver in HBO's 'Deadwood' (2004-2006)
- Played Curly Bill Brocius in 'Tombstone' (1993)
- Featured as Senator Roark in 'Sin City' (2005, 2014)
- Appeared as Gideon Malick in Marvel's 'Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.' (2015-2016)
Trivia
- Powers Boothe gave the acceptance speech for his Emmy Award during the 1980 actors' strike, one of the few attendees to cross the picket line.[1]
- He was inducted into the Texas Film Hall of Fame in 2009.[2]
FAQs
People also ask
When was Powers Boothe born?
Powers Boothe was born the 1 June 1948.
Where is Powers Boothe from?
Snyder, Texas, USA.
On His Birth-Day
About June 1st, 1948, in brief:
- Historical events: On the night of May 31 to June 1, 1948, during the 1948 Arab–Israeli War, Israeli aircraft conducted their first raid on an Arab capital by bombing Amman, Jordan. The attack targeted the King's Palace and an adjacent British airfield, resulting in approximately 12 fatalities and 30 injuries.
- Day of the week: June 1st, 1948 was a Tuesday
- Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: My Happiness by Pied Pipers
- Popular movie: Johnny Belinda directed by Jean Negulesco
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