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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 five-time Oscar-nominated actress who starred in classics like Theodora Goes Wild, Love Affair and I Remember Mama. She also had a career in music, theater and public service, and died in 1990 at age 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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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.
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...
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