Tyrone Power Trivia

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When he was working on forming a theater company in Europe in the 1950s, he hired author Nora Sayre to read plays. She writes about that time in her book, "On the Wing," and about Power's relationship with girlfriend Mai Zetterling and the woman who was to become his third wife, Debbie Minardos. (imdb.com)

The novel "Quicksilver" by Fitzroy Davis chronicles, in fictional form, a tour of "Romeo & Juliet" with Katharine Cornell that Power was with in the 1930s before going to Hollywood. Others in the cast included at various times Orson Welles, Brian Aherne and Basil Rathbone. All the names have been changed but many of the stories in the book did actually happen. When Brian Aherne joined the cast, Orson Welles was demoted, taking over Power's role, and Power moved into a smaller one. This is included in the book. It was a best-seller, written in 1942 after many of the actors had Hollywood success, and the story goes that Cornell tried to buy up all of the copies. Given that Davis knew these actors' fates by the time he wrote the book, it's easier to figure out who was who, though it appears the author did mix various traits among the characters in order to make the actors less recognizable. (imdb.com)

Was the adopted father of his ex-wife's, Annabella daughter, Ann Power. (imdb.com)

According to the genealogy book, "Debrett Goes to Hollywood" by Charles Kidd, Power on his father's side was distantly related to both Laurence Olivier and author Evelyn Waugh. One of his first cousins was the prominent director Sir Tyrone Guthrie, who founded the Stratford Theatre in Ontario and the Guthrie Theater in Minnesota. Power was also related to the Mori family of Italy who were a prominent family in music. Power's paternal grandmother was descended from the French Huguenots. (imdb.com)

Cartoon artist C.C. Beck, on the Marvel Comics web, states that several characters in the Captain Marvel series were based on film stars. The mighty Egyptian magician Ibis the Invincible who was featured in every issue of Whiz Comics was based on the actor Tyrone Power as he appeared in "The Rains Came.". (imdb.com)

He originally turned down role of "Leonard Vole" in Witness for the Prosecution (1957) due to depression over his film career. He was doing a lot of stage work and told Billy Wilder that he wasn't sure he ever wanted to make another film. Without Power, Wilder dropped the project, as they needed a star of his magnitude. Later, the producers went back to him and offered him $300,000 plus a percentage of the film, and he agreed to do it. (imdb.com)

Tyrone Power's name was invoked in an underwear commercial by spokesman Wally Cox who said, in his best, Mr. Milquetoast voice, "I may look like Wally Cox, but, inside, I'm Tyrone Power". (imdb.com)

His last complete work was a public-service announcement for television (in which he appeared on a motion-picture set in costume) about spotting the signs of a heart attack and going to the hospital to have a doctor check it out. The film still exists and has been shown in biographical tributes. Power died of a heart attack while filming Solomon and Sheba (1959) shortly after the public-service spot first aired. (imdb.com)

His 1938 Photoplay cover is the first shot in the film "Enter Laughing.". (imdb.com)

He turned down Burt Lancaster`s role in From Here to Eternity (1953). (imdb.com)

His heart attack was due to hereditary heart disease and smoking. (imdb.com)

During the filming of Jesse James (1939) Power had a fling with a local girl who got pregnant and put the child, a boy, up for adoption. Power spent a small fortune in the 40`s searching for the child without success. (imdb.com)

He was considered for the role of Ashley Wilkes in Gone with the Wind (1939). (imdb.com)

At the time of his death Tyrone Power was a Major in the United States Marine Corps Reserves. (imdb.com)

He was originally cast in Richard Burton`s role in The Robe (1953). (imdb.com)

Mentioned in three films: "Sunset Boulevard" (1950) with the line "Can you see Ty Power as a shortstop?" "All About Eve" (1950) with the line "What shall I tell Tyrone Power?" "Flags of our Fathers" (2006) the character of Rene Gagnon is referred to as "Tyrone Power" because of his good looks. (imdb.com)

Lead character in the play "Filthy Rich," which is a film-noir parody, is named Tyrone Power. (imdb.com)

There are yearly memorial services at Hollywood Forever Cemetery on the anniversary of his death, November 15. There is also one for Rudolph Valentino yearly. (imdb.com)

Charlton Heston wrote in his 1995 autobiography "In the Arena" that while filming Ben-Hur (1959) he was shocked to learn of Power`s sudden death, especially since the actor was only a decade older than him. He said the incident made him think about his own mortality for the first time. (imdb.com)

Was the adoptive father of his ex-wife`s, Annabella daughter, Ann Power. (imdb.com)

Immortalized in the song, "Hooray for Hollywood" - "within a half an hour, you`ll look like Tyrone Power, hooray for Hollywood.". (imdb.com)

When romance novelist Barbara Cartland was asked how she could write such steamy books while still a virgin, she answered, "We didn`t need sex. We had Tyrone Power". (imdb.com)

Was immortalized in the song, "My Baby Just Cares for Me" with the lyrics, "My baby don`t care for Tyrone Power/She`d rather be with me by the hour". (imdb.com)

In 1920, lived at 212 S. Cordova Street, Alhambra, California. (imdb.com)

Mother`s name is Patia Riaume (Mrs. Tyrone Power). (imdb.com)

Brother of Anne Power. (imdb.com)

Father of Tyrone William Power IV, known professionally as Tyrone Power Jr.. (imdb.com)

Appears on the album jacket of The Beatles` album "Sgt. Pepper`s Lonely Hearts Club Band". (imdb.com)

Portrayed Senator Dean Edwards on the syndicated radio show "Freedom USA" (1951-1952). (imdb.com)

He gave a commencement speech at the University of Tampa in 1948. He was awarded an honorary degree in the Arts. (imdb.com)

Children: Romina Francesca born 2 October 1951, Taryn born 13 September 1953 and Tyrone William born 22 January 1959 were all born at Cedars Hospital, Los Angeles, California. (imdb.com)

Interred at Hollywood Memorial Cemetery (now called Hollywood Forever), Hollywood, California, USA. His tombstone includes the masks of Comedy and Tragedy and the inscription, "Good night, sweet prince...". (imdb.com)

His great-grandfather, Tyrone Power, wrote the two-volume "Impressions of America: during the years 1833, 1834, 1835".(London: R. Bently, 1836) (imdb.com)

Kept a copy of all the scripts from his movies and had them bound. (imdb.com)

Son of Tyrone Power Sr., father of Romina Power, Taryn Power, and Tyrone Power Jr.. (imdb.com)

Married 3 times. (imdb.com)

USMC Pilot in the South Pacific during WWII. (imdb.com)