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Find a Grave Memorial ID: 74990619. Source citation. Character Actor. Liam Dunn is best remembered as Rev. Johnson in Mel Brooks' film Blazing Saddles. Dunn was born in New Jersey and began his career as a casting director before moving into television acting, appearing in such shows as Bonanza and Room 222.
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Liam Dunn (November 12, 1916 – April 11, 1976) was an American character actor. Life and career [ edit ] The New Jersey native's [ citation needed ] early career was spent on television in series such as Bonanza , Room 222 , Alias Smith and Jones , Mannix , Emergency!
Liam Dunn was born in New Jersey in 1916, went to regular high school and entered a small acting school where he constantly acted in plays. Dunn was considered for his first movie role in 1968, but turned it down to work on T.V. Dunn's first big break came in 1972 for his character Judge Maxwell in the film What's Up, Doc? (1972). On...
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Liam grew up in Ottawa with his sister Frances and two older brothers, Mike and Pat. Liam attended South Carleton HS and earned his Bachelor in Nursing from The University of Ottawa. Liam was a fun-loving person with a warm smile, kind eyes and an awesome sense of style. He enjoyed entertaining us with funny stories and jokes at family gatherings.
May 18, 2024 · Published online May 18, 2024. Honour with Flowers. In Memory of Liam. Plant a Living Memorial. In Memory of Liam. Liam DUNN passed away. This is the full obituary where you can express condolences and share memories.
Biography by AllMovie. Long a stage and TV supporting player, actor Liam Dunn came to the public's attention relatively late in life as the mildly corrupt mayor of Big Town on Buck Henry's short-lived TV superhero spoof Captain Nice (1967). He did so well playing this waffling ageing politico that he spent virtually the rest of his career as a ...
