Tyrone Power Webpage

MOMS TY BIO

Tyrone Power. The mere mention of his name stirs images of a classic Hollywood leading man. With his
incredible looks, his seductive voice, and his dashing charm, Tyrone possessed all of the qualities necessary to
make him a regular heart-throb among the ladies, both on and off screen. However, his athleticism - his ability to
handle a sword, a horse, or a gun - also endeared him to the men in the audience, many of whom wanted to be
Tyrone. For many fans, Tyrone will forever be the consummate Hollywood matinee idol.

Tyrone, however, was more than just a handsome face or a swashbuckling hero. Tyrone meticuously studied his
craft, striving for perfection in every performance he gave, whether in a Hollywood blockbuster or an
off-Broadway production. Blessed with fast reading skills, Tyrone memorized his lines quickly and seldom
flubbed them. Tyrone also kept himself in excellent physical condition (though he smoked about four packs of cigarettes a day), and he
did not hesitate from performing as much of his own stunts as allowed by the studios. Tyrone cared about his work, giving every
performance 100% of himself.

The same might also be said about Tyrone's personal life. Friends and family often spoke of Tyrone as a
kind, passionate, and devoted man who had a wonderful sense of humor and a quick wit. During World
War II, Tyrone served his country as a Marine Corps pilot, carrying supplies to the advancing forces in
Saipan. Married three times, Tyrone tried his best to remain a faithful and dutiful husband, although the
temptations he faced would sometimes win over his sense of loyalty. Tyrone also adored his two
daughters, but tragically, Tyrone would not live to see the son he always wanted.

Tyrone's biography is presented in ten chapters. Also, for those of you who would like more information
about Tyrone's famous wives and children, go to the Tyrone Power Family page; here you will find
concise biographies of Tyrone's father, his first two wives, and his children.

This biography would not have been possible were it not for the many resources listed in the bibliography
and for the internet. I hope that you will enjoy reading each section and that you will learn many new
things about this handsome, talented actor.

- Lisa Clark, 1998.

MOMS TY FILMS

1.Tom Brown of Culver (1932)
2.Flirtation Walk (1934) *
3.Northern Frontier (1935)
4.Girls' Dormitory (1936)
5.Ladies in Love (1936)
6.Lloyds of London (1936) *
7.Love is News (1937)
8.Café Metropole (1937)
9.Thin Ice (1937) *
10.Second Honeymoon (1937)
11.In Old Chicago (1938) *
12.Alexander's Ragtime Band (1938) *
13.Marie Antoinette (1938) *
14.Suez (1938)
15.Jesse James (1939) *
16.Rose of Washington Square (1939) *
17.Second Fiddle (1939) *
18.The Rains Came (1939) *
19.Daytime Wife (1939)
20.Johnny Apollo (1940) *
21.Brigham Young - Frontiersman (1940) *
22.The Mark of Zorro (1940) *
23.Blood and Sand (1941) *
24.Yank in the R.A.F. (1941) *
25.Son of Fury (1942) *
26.This Above All (1942)
27.The Black Swan (1942) *
28.Crash Dive (1943) *
29.Show Business at War (1943)
30.The Razor's Edge (1946) *
31.Nightmare Alley (1947)
32.Captain from Castile (1947) *
33.The Luck of the Irish (1948)
34.That Wonderful Urge (1948)
35.Prince of Foxes (1949)
36.The Black Rose (1950)
37.American Guerilla in the Philippines (1950)
38.Rawhide (1951) *
39.I'll Never Forget You (1951)
40.Diplomatic Courier (1952)
41.Pony Soldier (1952) *
42.The Mississippi Gambler (1953)
43.King of the Khyber Rifles (1953)
44.The Long Gray Line (1955) *
45.Untamed (1955)
46.The Eddy Duchin Story (1956) *
47.Abandon Ship! (1957) *
48.The Rising of the Moon (1957)
49.The Sun Also Rises (1957)
50.Witness for the Prosecution (1958) *

MOMS TY FAQ

Q
When was Tyrone Power born?
A
Tyrone was born on Tuesday, May 5, 1914, at 5:30 p.m. in his
parents' home at 2112 Fulton Avenue in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Q
When did Tyrone Power die? How did he die?
A
Tyrone died on November 15, 1958, while working on the film
Solomon & Sheba (1959) in Madrid, Spain. While filming a
vigorous dueling scene with actor George Sanders, Tyrone
complained of chest pains and retired to his dressing room. Within
minutes Tyrone fell unconscious, and he died en route to the
nearest hospital. He was only forty-four years old.
Q
What was Tyrone Power's real name?
A
Tyrone Edmund Power.
Q
Wasn't Tyrone Power's father also an actor?
A
Yes. Frederick Tyrone Power (known professionally as "Tyrone
Power" or "Tyrone Power II," but later dubbed "Tyrone Power
Sr." by historians) was a well-respected star of the theatre, playing
both classical and modern roles, and he later gained considerable
fame as a silent film star during the early years of the cinema.
Q
What did Tyrone Power's mother do?
A
Helen Emma Reaume (known professionally as "Patia Power")
was a successful Shakespearean stage actress and drama teacher.
She later left the theatre after the birth of her children. After her
divorce from Tyrone Sr. in 1920, Patia later left California and
returned to her home in Cincinnati where she found work teaching
voice and dramatic expression at the Schuster-Martin School of
Drama.
Q
Did Tyrone Power have any siblings?
A
Yes. Tyrone had one sister, Anne, who was born on August 26,
1915. Anne married Peter Hardenbergh in the late 1930s/early
1940s. They had one daughter, Neeltje (a Dutch name long in her
husband's family), born in August 1943.
Q
What religion was Tyrone Power?
A
Tyrone was born and raised as a Catholic, a religion which he
maintained throughout his life.
Q
Did Tyrone Power have any nicknames?
A
Yes. As a young boy, Tyrone's father often called him "Bingo" in
their correspondances. As an adult, Tyrone was often called "Ty"
by his friends and family.
Q
How tall was Tyrone Power?
A
Tyrone's press bios listed his height as 6'. However, Tyrone
actually was between 5'8" to 5'10", according to set designer
Walter Scott, who worked with Tyrone in many films and who
had to scale settings according to the star's height.
Q
What color were Tyrone Power's eyes and hair?
A
Both Tyrone's eyes and hair were a beautiful dark brown.
Q
Did Tyrone Power do any acting as a child?
A
Yes. In 1921 (at the age of 7), Tyrone made his stage debut in
John Steven McGroarty's Annual Mission Play as "Pablo," a
neophyte monk. He also appeared in several stage productions
while in high school. For more information about his early stage
work, see the section of this site called Tyrone Power On
Stage/Radio/T.V.
Q
Did Tyrone Power have any professional training to become an
actor?
A
Not in the textbook sense. After graduating from high school in
1931, Tyrone did not go to college or into an acting academy.
Instead, he relied on the acting skills and voice training he had
received from his mother, Patia, and his high school drama coach
and mentor, Brother Bill Schroeder. Tyrone also received training
from his father, Tyrone Sr., during the six months he spent with
this father before Tyrone Sr.'s death in December 1931.
Q
What other talents did Tyrone Power have in addition to his gift
for acting on the stage and screen?
A
Tyrone was blessed with fast reading skills, so he could memorize
his lines quickly and seldom flubbed them. Tyrone also studied
French after meeting and marrying his first wife, Annabella.
Although frail and sickly as a boy, Tyrone matured into an athletic
adult, becoming proficient in many activities such as tennis,
swimming, and fencing. He wasn't a bad dancer either!
Q
What were some of Tyrone Power's hobbies?
A
One of Tyrone's passions outside of acting was flying. He received
his pilot's license in 1937, and Tyrone enjoyed flying whenever he
had the opportunity. Later, Tyrone developed a love for riding
motorcycles. Tyrone also was an avid reader.
Q
Wasn't Tyrone Power in the military during World War II?
A
Yes, he was. Tyrone was a pilot in the U.S. Marine Corps during
World War II, was one of the first airmen to fly supplies into Iwo
Jima during the battle, and was discharged as a First Lieutenant on
January 14, 1946. For more information about Tyrone's military
career, see the section of this site called Tyrone Power Biography.
Q
To whom was Tyrone Power married?
A
Tyrone married French film star, Annabella, on April 23, 1939.
They had met while filming Suez (1938); when Tyrone and
Annabella wed, she was five years his senior, was married three
times before him, and was the mother of a young daughter named
Annie. After a long separation and after many rumors (some true)
of Tyrone's extramarital liasons, they were divorced January 26,
1948; their divorce would not be final until January 27, 1949, the
day he married his second wife, Linda Christian. Although
divorced, Tyrone and Annabella remained good friends until
Tyrone's death in 1958.

Tyrone married actress Linda Christian on January 27, 1949, in a
lavish ceremony in Rome, Italy. Tyrone had met Linda while
vacationing in Rome a year prior. Together they had two
daughters, Romina Francesca (born 1951) and Taryn (born 1953).
Although Tyrone loved his two little girls, he grew increasingly
dissatisfied with married life and with Linda's materialistic
tendencies. By October 1954, Tyrone and Linda were officially
separated, but their divorce was not final until August 7, 1956.

Tyrone married Deborah Ann Montgomery Minardos on May 7,
1958, while visiting Debbie's parents in Tunica, Mississippi.
Tyrone had met Debbie - a divorcee and mother of a young
daughter - at a dinner party one year prior. Debbie was not an
actress, and at eighteen years Tyrone's junior, she possessed a
youthful vigor and a lack of interest in the trappings of Hollywood
- qualities which made her the perfect, yet unlikely match for
Tyrone. They were married until Tyrone's death in November
1958. Together they had one son, Tyrone William (born 1959),
whom Tyrone did not live to see.
Q
How many children did Tyrone Power have?
A
Tyrone had three children. With second wife Linda Christian, he
had two daughters, Romina Francesca (born 1951) and Taryn
(born 1953). With third wife Debbie, he had one son, Tyrone
William (born 1959), whom Tyrone did not live to see. Tyrone did
not have any children with first wife Annabella, but he did adopt
her daughter, Annie (from a previous marriage).
Q
I've heard rumors that Tyrone Power was bisexual. Is this true?
A
Some sources have indicated that Tyrone was bisexual. For more
information on this topic, please read Hector Arche's biography,
The Secret Life of Tyrone Power (1979).
Q
How did Tyrone Power become famous?
A
Although he had small roles in a couple of films in the early 1930s,
Tyrone did not get his "big break" until 1936. Joe Pincus, a talent
scout for Twentieth Century Fox, made a screen test of Tyrone
while he was doing stage work out East and sent it to Darryl F.
Zanuck, the studio head, back in Hollywood. Zanuck was not
impressed with what he saw, but his wife, Virginia, and his
director, Henry King, liked Tyrone and talked Zanuck into
bringing Tyrone in for further evaluation. After appearing in a few
small roles for Twentieth, Tyrone was cast in Lloyds of London
(1936), a million-dollar production which was originally marked
for Don Ameche. With the release of this film, Tyrone's name
became a household fixture!
Q
For what role is Tyrone Power most remembered?
A
Tyrone is perhaps best remembered for his portrayal of Don Diego
Vega/Zorro in The Mark of Zorro (1940). This movie offered
Tyrone the chance to display both his dramatic and comedic
talents onscreen, as well as his prowess with the sword. As
Tyrone's first true swashbuckling adventure film, The Mark of
Zorro truly stands out among his many fans as the one film which
caught their attention and made them notice Tyrone (the author of
this site included!).
Q
In how many filims did Tyrone Power appear?
A
Tyrone appeared in forty-eight films, not counting his unfinished
work in Solomon and Sheba (1959). Tyrone also appeared in
Show Business at War (1943), a war propaganda film short in
which starred many of Hollywood's elite. For more information
about Tyrone's movies, see the section of this site called Tyrone
Power Filmography.
Q
What was Tyrone Power's first film?
A
Tyrone's first film appearance was in Tom Brown of Culver
(1932). Tyrone had a very small part as a tyrannical cadet at the
Culver Academy.
Q
What was Tyrone Power's last film?
A
Tyrone's last completed film was Witness for the Prosecution
(1958), in which he played a man accused of murdering a wealthy
widow. Tyrone died while filming Solomon & Sheba (1959).
Although he was replaced by Yul Brynner, Tyrone is still visible in
the movie in long shots.
Q
Which of his movies was Tyrone Power's favorite?
A
Out of all the films in which he starred, Tyrone's favorite appears
to be Nightmare Alley (1947). After returning home from World
War II, Tyrone wanted to act in serious dramatic roles instead of
the lighter comedic or swashbuckling roles he was usually given.
He convinced Zanuck to let him star in the dark, disturbing film,
and Tyrone's performance in Nightmare Alley was without a
doubt his finest onscreen presentation to date. He was flawless as
the conniving, sinister Stan Carlisle, and Tyrone was highly
acclaimed by the press for his work in the film. However, just as
was the case with The Razor's Edge (1946), Tyrone was
overlooked by the Academy and was not even nominated for an
Oscar.
Q
Did Tyrone Power ever win any Academy Awards?
A
Unfortunately, no. Although many of his movies won Oscars,
Tyrone was overlooked by the Academy throughout his entire film
career.
Q
Are any of Tyrone Power's movies are for sale on video?
A
Yes, many of Tyrone's films are available for purchase. For more
information about which of Tyrone's movies are available on
video, see the section of this site called Tyrone Power
Merchandise.
Q
Do you have any Tyrone Power memorabilia?
A
I have some books and films.
Q
Would you like any additional Tyrone Power information or
material for your site?
A
I would love to hear from any one who has photos of Tyrone; any
articles or additional material; or a Tyrone Power autograph that
they would be willing to share. I also would like to hear from any
one who knows of other source materials in which Tyrone is
referenced for my bibliography section of this site. I would
definately love to hear from any one who has current photos of
Tyrone's wives and children!
Q
Have you heard from any of Tyrone's wives or children?
A
No, I haven't. I would love to hear from any of Tyrone's family!
Q
What possessed you to create The Tyrone Power Homepage?
A
I absolutely adore Tyrone and respect his cinematic
accomplishments. After searching the internet for information
about Tyrone, I was disappointed that my search did not uncover
one single fan site. That was when I decided to take on the
challenge of creating the resource site for fans like myself. This
"unoffical" fan site is dedicated to Tyrone's memory and the
legacy of his film career. By maintaining this site, I hope to
celebrate Tyrone's life and work, to provide a place for his fans to
visit, and to help spark interest in those who may not be familiar
with Tyrone and his films. This is truly a labor of love!

MOMS TY TV SCHEDULE

The Black Swan
90 minutes- USA, 1942, Video
Directed by Henry King and starring
Tyrone Power, Maureen O'Hara, Anthony Quinn
Laird Cregar, Thomas Mitchell, George Sanders

A sea captain sails the Caribbean in search of two renegade pirates who have refused to give up their plundering ways.

Sun Mar 5 01:30P TCM- Turner Classic Movies

Blood and Sand
135 minutes- USA, 1941, Video
Directed by Rouben Mamoulian and starring
Tyrone Power, Rita Hayworth, Linda Darnell
Alla Nazimova, Anthony Quinn, J. Carrol Naish

A matador's involvement with a woman jeopardizes both his marriage and his professional career in the bullring.

Thu Mar 2 11:45P AMC- American Movie Classics

Captain From Castile
150 minutes- USA, 1947, Video
Directed by Henry King and starring
Tyrone Power, Jean Peters, Cesar Romero
Lee J. Cobb, John Sutton, Antonio Moreno

Accused of heresy, a nobleman flees the Spanish Inquisition and sets sail for the New World with Hernando Cortes.

Mon Feb 28 01:31P FXM- Fox Movie Channel
Tue Feb 29 03:31A FXM- Fox Movie Channel
Sat Mar 11 05:31P FXM- Fox Movie Channel
Sun Mar 12 07:31A FXM- Fox Movie Channel

Crash Dive
110 minutes- USA, 1943, Video
Directed by Archie Mayo and starring
Tyrone Power, Anne Baxter, Dana Andrews
James Gleason, Dame May Whitty, Henry Morgan

The newly transferred executive officer of a submarine falls in love with his commander's fiancee.

Wed Mar 8 08:40A AMAXE- Actionmax
Sat Mar 25 12:00P AMAXE- Actionmax

The Eddy Duchin Story
130 minutes- USA, 1956, Video, In Stereo
Directed by George Sidney and starring
Tyrone Power, Kim Novak, James Whitmore
Victoria Shaw, Shepperd Strudwick, Frieda Inescourt

Based on the career of one of the most popular piano players of the New York City society circuit.

Sun Mar 12 05:40A LOVE- Encore's The Love Stories Channel
Tue Mar 21 08:05A LOVE- Encore's The Love Stories Channel

In Old Chicago
120 minutes- USA, 1938, BW, Video
Directed by Henry King and starring
Tyrone Power, Alice Brady, Don Ameche
Alice Faye, Andy Devine, Brian Donlevy

The O'Learys' lives take an unexpected turn when their cow kicks over a lantern and starts the Chicago Fire of 1871.

Sun Mar 5 12:01P FXM- Fox Movie Channel
Mon Mar 6 02:01A FXM- Fox Movie Channel
Fri Mar 17 12:01P FXM- Fox Movie Channel
Sat Mar 18 02:01A FXM- Fox Movie Channel
Sun Mar 26 02:01P FXM- Fox Movie Channel
Mon Mar 27 04:01A FXM- Fox Movie Channel

King of the Khyber Rifles
105 minutes- 1954, In Stereo
Directed by Henry King and starring
Tyrone Power, Michael Rennie, Terry Moore

A half-caste British officer in India proves his loyalty by quelling a native revolt.

Mon Mar 6 06:00A MAXE- Cinemax
Sat Mar 25 06:00A AMAXE- Actionmax

The Luck of the Irish
120 minutes- USA, 1947, BW
Directed by Henry Koster and starring
Tyrone Power, Anne Baxter, Cecil Kellaway
Lee J. Cobb, James Todd, Jayne Meadows

A reporter gets involved with an Irish girl and her leprechaun friend.

Mon Mar 6 04:01P FXM- Fox Movie Channel
Tue Mar 7 06:01A FXM- Fox Movie Channel
Fri Mar 17 08:01P FXM- Fox Movie Channel

Marie Antoinette
180 minutes- USA, 1938, (CC), BW, Video
Directed by W.S. Van Dyke II and starring
Norma Shearer, Tyrone Power, John Barrymore
Robert Morley, Gladys George, Anita Louise

An arranged marriage leads an Austrian princess to the French throne in this opulent account of France's last queen.

Sun Mar 5 06:00A TCM- Turner Classic Movies

The Mark of Zorro
120 minutes- USA, 1940, BW, Video
Directed by Rouben Mamoulian and starring
Tyrone Power, Linda Darnell, Basil Rathbone
Gale Sondergaard, Eugene Pallette, J. Edward Bromberg

A masked 19th-century nobleman leads a swashbuckling rebellion against the corrupt government of old California.

Sun Mar 5 11:30A TCM- Turner Classic Movies

The Razor's Edge
150 minutes- USA, 1946, BW, Video
Directed by Edmund Goulding and starring
Tyrone Power, Gene Tierney, John Payne
Anne Baxter, Clifton Webb, Herbert Marshall

An idealistic war veteran embarks on a quest for the meaning of life. Based on a tale by W. Somerset Maugham.

Tue Mar 21 04:00P AMC- American Movie Classics
Thu Mar 30 10:05P AMC- American Movie Classics

The Sun Also Rises
150 minutes- USA, 1957
Directed by Henry King and starring
Tyrone Power, Ava Gardner, Mel Ferrer
Errol Flynn, Eddie Albert, Gregory Ratoff

An impotent war veteran is reunited with a former love in this adaptation of Ernest Hemingway's novel.

Sat Mar 4 10:01A FXM- Fox Movie Channel
Sun Mar 5 12:01A FXM- Fox Movie Channel
Fri Mar 17 05:31P FXM- Fox Movie Channel
Sat Mar 18 07:31A FXM- Fox Movie Channel
Thu Mar 23 08:01P FXM- Fox Movie Channel

This Above All
120 minutes- 1942, BW, Video
Directed by Anatole Litvak and starring
Tyrone Power, Joan Fontaine, Thomas Mitchell

War-torn England is the setting for the romance between a soldier and a young woman.

Thu Mar 16 06:01P FXM- Fox Movie Channel
Fri Mar 17 08:01A FXM- Fox Movie Channel
Sat Mar 25 02:31P FXM- Fox Movie Channel
Sun Mar 26 04:31A FXM- Fox Movie Channel

Witness for the Prosecution
120 minutes- USA, 1957, BW, Video
Directed by Billy Wilder and starring
Marlene Dietrich, Tyrone Power, Charles Laughton
Elsa Lanchester, Torin Thatcher, Henry Daniell

Billy Wilder directed this tale of an accused murderer whose alibi seemingly crumbles when his wife takes the stand.

Thu Mar 30 02:00P TCM- Turner Classic Movies

NOTE FROM EDITOR:

Mom. i have spent thousands of my hard earned dollars to make this site possible. i did this from the kindness of my heart. p.s. a allowance advance would be nice!