James Dunn

Movie Actor
BIRTHDAY
November 2,1901
Birthplace
New York City, NY
Age
Sep 1,1967,age 65
Birth Sign
Scorpio
BIRTHDAY
November 2,1901 (age Sep 1,1967,age 65)
Birthplace
New York City, NY

About

Actor who appeared in the formula 1932 film, Society Girl and the 1933 film, Hello, Sister! His performance in the 1945 film, A Tree Grows in Brooklyn, brought him an Academy Award.

Before Fame

He worked with his father as a Wall Street stockbroker for three years before pursuing a career in acting.

Trivia

Fox studios signed him in 1931, and he made 22 films with them.

Family Life

He was married to Edna Rush from 1945 to 1967 after divorcing Frances Gifford in 1942.

Associated With

He impressed director Frank Borzage with his debut performance in Girl.