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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
Filmography28 titles
The Jack Benny Program
1950as Irene Dunne
1950as Irene Dunne
Magnificent Obsession
1935as Helen Hudson
1935as Helen Hudson
I Remember Mama
1948as Mama
1948as Mama
The Awful Truth
1937as Lucy Warriner
1937as Lucy Warriner
Disneyland Handcrafted
2026as Self (archive footage)
2026as Self (archive footage)
Roberta
1935as Stephanie
1935as Stephanie
Cary Grant: A Celebration of a Leading Man
1988as Self (archive footage)
1988as Self (archive footage)
What's My Line?
1950as Self
1950as Self
My Favorite Wife
1940as Ellen Wagstaff Arden
1940as Ellen Wagstaff Arden
Love Affair
1939as Terry McKay
1939as Terry McKay
The Colgate Comedy Hour
1950as Self
1950as Self
High, Wide and Handsome
1937as Sally Watterson
1937as Sally Watterson
Life with Father
1947as Vinnie Day
1947as Vinnie Day
Over 21
1945as Paula 'Polly' Wharton
1945as Paula 'Polly' Wharton
A Guy Named Joe
1943as Dorinda Durston
1943as Dorinda Durston
Becoming Cary Grant
2017as Self (archive footage)
2017as Self (archive footage)
Letter to Loretta
1953as Self - Guest Host
1953as Self - Guest Host
Penny Serenade
1941as Julie Gardiner Adams
1941as Julie Gardiner Adams
Theodora Goes Wild
1936as Theodora Lynn
1936as Theodora Lynn
Back Street
1932as Ray Schmidt
1932as Ray Schmidt
Thirteen Women
1932as Laura Stanhope
1932as Laura Stanhope
Anna and the King of Siam
1946as Anna Owens
1946as Anna Owens
Stingaree
1934as Hilda Bouverie
1934as Hilda Bouverie
Bachelor Apartment
1931as Helene Andrews
1931as Helene Andrews
Lady in a Jam
1942as Jane Palmer
1942as Jane Palmer
The Stolen Jools
1931as Irene Dunne
1931as Irene Dunne
Cimarron
1931as Sabra Cravat
1931as Sabra Cravat
When Tomorrow Comes
1939as Helen
1939as Helen