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Irene Dunne

Acting

Born December 20, 1898 · Louisville, Kentucky, USA

Died September 4, 1990

Also known as Irene Marie Dunn

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Biography

Irene Dunne 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.

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Awards & recognition

  • Kennedy Center Honors · 1985
  • Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre · 1953
  • Los Angeles Times Women of the Year Silver Cup · 1951
  • Papal Lateran Cross · 1951
  • Laetare Medal · 1949
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  • star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
  • Academy Award — Best Actress · 1949 · nominated
  • Academy Award — Best Actress · 1940 · nominated
  • Academy Award — Best Actress · 1938 · nominated
  • Academy Award — Best Actress · 1937 · nominated
  • Academy Award — Best Actress · 1931 · nominated

Filmography24 titles

The Jack Benny Program

1950as Irene Dunne

I Remember Mama

1948as Mama

The Awful Truth

1937as Lucy Warriner

Disneyland Handcrafted

2026as Self (archive footage)

Roberta

1935as Stephanie

Cary Grant: A Celebration of a Leading Man

1988as Self (archive footage)

What's My Line?

1950as Self

My Favorite Wife

1940as Ellen Wagstaff Arden

Love Affair

1939as Terry McKay

The Colgate Comedy Hour

1950as Self

High, Wide and Handsome

1937as Sally Watterson

Life with Father

1947as Vinnie Day

Over 21

1945as Paula 'Polly' Wharton

A Guy Named Joe

1943as Dorinda Durston

Becoming Cary Grant

2017as Self (archive footage)

Letter to Loretta

1953as Self - Guest Host

Penny Serenade

1941as Julie Gardiner Adams

Theodora Goes Wild

1936as Theodora Lynn

Thirteen Women

1932as Laura Stanhope

Anna and the King of Siam

1946as Anna Owens

Stingaree

1934as Hilda Bouverie

Bachelor Apartment

1931as Helene Andrews

Cimarron

1931as Sabra Cravat

The Stolen Jools

1931as Irene Dunne