Birthdate: July 20, 1901
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Bridgnorth, Shropshire, England
Died: June 3, 1995
Dilys Powell, a distinguished British film critic and travel writer, made significant contributions to The Sunday Times for more than five decades. She was widely respected for her keen insights into cinema and her ability to adapt to changing cultural trends, often creating memorable phrases about films and actors. Powell also played a crucial role in the development of commercial television in the UK as a founding member of the Independent Television Authority. Her influence reached into academia, where she served as the second female president of the Classical Association and authored works on films and Greek travel.
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