At the time of his death in 2017, Powers Boothe, an American actor, had a fortune of $8 million.
He acted in theater, film and television for many years.
Fans of “Deadwood” know Boothe for his portrayal of the saloon owner Cy Tolliver, and he also appeared in the Western film “Tombstone.” He also had some well-known television appearances, including on “24” and “Nashville,” and was awarded an Emmy Award for his portrayal of Jim Jones in the 1980 movie “Guyana Tragedy: The Story of Jim Jones.” This film portrayed the 1978 mass suicide of the Peoples Temple.
The boy named after his best friend, who had died in World War Two, was raised by Boothe’s father, a rancher, and two older brothers.
In high school, Powers participated in football and acted in school plays for the first time.
He attended college and was the first in his family to enroll in such a program.
Prior to transferring to Southern Methodist University, he earned a BA from Southwest Texas State University.
Boothe’s MA in drama was followed by his debut as an actor.