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Irene Dunne

American actress and singer (1898–1990)

Irene Dunne was an American actress of the Golden Age of Hollywood, best known for her comedic roles. After performing in Broadway musicals she was scouted by RKO and made her film debut in Leathernecking. She starred in the musical Show Boat, appeared in 42 movies, and was nominated five times for the Academy Award for Best Actress.

Irene Dunne appears in 3 films in The Rerun, from 1946 to 1948. Most of that work is in drama, family and comedy.

Known for

  • Show Boat (1936). The successful musical in which she starred.
  • Leathernecking (1930). Her Hollywood film debut, a musical.
  • Anna and the King of Siam (1946). A 1946 film listed on this site.
  • Life with Father (1947). A 1947 film listed on this site.

Movies

Quick answers

What movies and TV shows has Irene Dunne been in?
Irene Dunne appears in I Remember Mama (1948), Life with Father (1947) and Anna and the King of Siam (1946) on The Remote.
When was Irene Dunne born?
Irene Dunne was born on 20 December 1898.

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