Eileen Wilson Powell (April 19, 1894 – September 12, 1942), born Julia Mary Tierney, was an American actress.
Early life
Julia Mary Tierney was born in New York City, the daughter of Thomas P. Tierney and Mary L. Hyde Tierney.
Career
Wilson appeared in
Broadway
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Theatre
* Broadway Theatre (disambiguation)
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and touring shows, including ''
Within the Law
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* ''Within'' (William Joseph album) (2004), by pianist William Joseph
* ''Within'' (Embraced album) (2000), by Swedish melodic black metal band Embraced
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'' (1913),
''A King of Nowhere'' (1916), ''The Love Drive'' (1917), ''In for the Night'' (1917), ''No More Blondes'' (1920), ''The Lady of the Lamp'' (1920)'','' ''East is West'' (1922), ''Partners Again'' (1922), ''The Night Duel'' (1926), ''The Little Spitfire'' (1926-1927), ''Burlesque'' (1927–1928), and ''Peter Flies High'' (1931).
Personal life
Wilson married actor William M. Powell in 1915. They had a son,
William David Powell, who became a television writer and producer. The Powells separated soon after their son's birth in 1925, and finally divorced in 1930.
She died in 1942, aged 48 years, in New York City.
References
External links
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1894 births
1942 deaths
American actresses