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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.
Irene Dunne was a versatile actress who starred in musicals, comedies and dramas, and was nominated for five Oscars. She also had a long career in civic and charitable causes, and died in 1990 at the age of 91.
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- Louisville, Kentucky, USA
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- Los Angeles, California, USA
Irene Dunne was a Hollywood star who appeared in five Academy Award-nominated films, including Love Affair and I Remember Mama. She also had a musical career, a civic life and a family, and died in 1990.
- December 20, 1898
- September 4, 1990
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.
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Jul 19, 2020 · Ann-Marie Streibich, the granddaughter of actress Irene Dunne, shares her memories of her grandmother's life, career, and achievements in this interview. She also reveals her favorite films of Irene Dunne and how she influenced her own empowerment of women.
Learn how Irene Dunne, a Hollywood star and philanthropist, donated her royalties from How the West Was Won to Saint John's Health Center. Find out how you can follow her example and support Saint John's with a planned gift of your own.
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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...