About James T. Powers
Lived 1862 – 1943 (aged 80). James T. Powers was an American actor and stage actor.
Biography Powers began on the stage in Boston in 1880 and also spent time in circuses and later, in vaudevilles. In the 1890s, he acted in many American versions of the so-called Gaiety musicals, originating in the London's West End, then coming into vogue in the United States.
On May 19, 1892, he married in Rochester, New York the actress Rachel Booth (1862-1955). They toured together in several productions. The Powers made their home in the Ansonia residential hotel in New York City.
His autobiography, Twinkle Little Star was published in New York in 1939.
James T. Powers died in New York City on February 11, 1943.
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Who was James T. Powers?
American actor (1862-1943)
When was James T. Powers born?
James T. Powers was born on 26 April 1862 in New York City.
When did James T. Powers die?
James T. Powers died on 10 February 1943 in New York City.
What was James T. Powers's occupation?
James T. Powers was an actor and stage actor.
What nationality was James T. Powers?
James T. Powers was American.
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