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Irene Dunne DHS (born Irene Marie Dunn; December 20, 1898 – September 4, 1990) was an American actress who appeared in films during the Golden Age of Hollywood. She is best known for her comedic roles, though she performed in films of other genres.
The following features lists of the film and television performances of actress and singer Irene Dunne (1898–1990), who appeared in 42 movies between 1930 and 1952, and was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress five times.
Irene Dunne. Actress: The Awful Truth. Irene Marie Dunne was born on December 20, 1898, in Louisville, Kentucky. She was the daughter of Joseph Dunne, who inspected steamships, and Adelaide Henry, a musician who prompted Irene in the arts. Her first production was in Louisville when she appeared in "A Midsummer Night's Dream" at the age of five.
Irene Dunne. Actress: The Awful Truth. Irene Marie Dunne was born on December 20, 1898, in Louisville, Kentucky. She was the daughter of Joseph Dunne, who inspected steamships, and Adelaide Henry, a musician who prompted Irene in the arts. Her first production was in Louisville when she appeared in "A Midsummer Night's Dream" at the age of five.
Jun 28, 2024 · Irene Dunne (born Dec. 20, 1898, Louisville, Ky., U.S.—died Sept. 4, 1990, Los Angeles, Calif.) was an American motion-picture and stage actress and singer, known for her leading roles as a gracious and well-bred woman and also well known for her comedic roles.
THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF IRENE DUNNE. There was a sense of shock among the movie fans when Irene Dunne walked away from stardom after more than 40 pictures and five Oscar nominations. Still, it was somehow in character for the pioneering actress famous for her independent spirit.
Irene Dunne was an American actress who appeared in films during the Golden Age of Hollywood. She is best known for her comedic roles, though she performed in films of other genres.
Sep 5, 1990 · Irene Dunne, one of the top film stars of the 1930s and 1940s and a pioneer in establishing contract rights for Hollywood actors and actresses, died Tuesday at her Holmby Hills home of natural...
Sep 5, 1990 · Miss Dunne was cast for several years in such tragic and lachrymose roles as a hanidcapped woman in ''Symphony of Six Million''; a banker's self-sacrificing mistress in ''Back Street,'' a hugely...
Sep 6, 1990 · Shifting to musical comedy, the 5-foot 5-inch performer with brown hair and hazel eyes played the title role in a five-month tour of ''Irene'' and had roles in several minor Broadway musicals.
