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James Howard Dunn (November 2, 1901 – September 1, 1967), billed as Jimmy Dunn in his early career, was an American stage, film, and television actor, and vaudeville performer. The son of a New York stockbroker, he initially worked in his father's firm but was more interested in theater.
James Dunn. Actor: A Tree Grows in Brooklyn. James Dunn worked on the stage, in vaudeville and as an extra in silent movies before he was signed by Fox in 1931. His first movie with Fox was 1931's Sob Sister (1931). While at Fox, he appeared with Shirley Temple in her first three features: Baby, Take a Bow (1934), Stand Up and Cheer!
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- November 2, 1901
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- September 1, 1967
James Dunn was a versatile actor of stage, screen and television, who won an Oscar for his role in A Tree Grows in Brooklyn. He worked with Shirley Temple, Elia Kazan and Mickey Rooney, and had two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
- November 2, 1901
- September 1, 1967
Film: North side of the 6600 block of Hollywood Boulevard. Actor Born Nov. 2, 1901 in New York, NY. Died Sept. 1, 1967 in Santa Monica, CA. J ames Dunn won the 1945 best supporting actor...
James Dunn, Actor, Dies at 61; Academy Award Winner in '46; Honored as Tippling Father in 'A Tree Grows in Brooklyn'. Shirley Temple Co-Star. Share full article. Sept. 4, 1967. The New York...
James Howard Dunn (November 2, 1901 – September 1, 1967) was an American actor and comedian. Dunn was born in Manhattan, New York. His movie role was in Bad Girl (1931). He appeared in three Shirley Temple movies. His best known role was as Johnny Nolan in A Tree Grows in Brooklyn (1945).
Aug 1, 2012 · While many books and magazines dedicated to classic movie stars discuss James Dunn's life, very few go into depth about this extraordinary actor's story. In our biography section, we are pleased to present the most comprehensive look at his life and work. James Dunn: A Biography - An exclusive essay discussing Jimmy's life, impact in…
