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James Dunn was an American actor and singer who had a successful career in Hollywood from the 1920s to the 1950s. He was best known for his roles in films such as It's a Wonderful Life (1946), The Singing Kid (1936), and The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle (1939). He was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in A Tree Grows in Brooklyn (1945). Dunn was born in New York City on November 2, 1901. He began his career as a vaudeville performer and made his Broadway debut in 1924. He made his film debut in 1929 and went on to appear in over 100 films. He was also a prolific singer, recording several albums and singles throughout his career. Dunn died on August 1, 1967 in Los Angeles, California. He was 65 years old.

Popular As James Howard Dunn
Occupation actor,soundtrack
Age 66 years old
Zodiac Sign Scorpio
Born 2 November 1901
Birthday 2 November
Birthplace New York City, New York, USA
Date of death 1 September, 1967
Died Place Santa Monica, California, USA
Nationality United States

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James Dunn Height, Weight & Measurements

At 66 years old, James Dunn height is 6' (1.83 m) .

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Height 6' (1.83 m)
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Who Is James Dunn's Wife?

His wife is Edna Rush (7 March 1945 - 1 September 1967) ( his death), Frances Gifford (25 December 1937 - 16 January 1942) ( divorced), Edna O'Lier (? - ?) ( first wife) ( divorced)
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Wife Edna Rush (7 March 1945 - 1 September 1967) ( his death), Frances Gifford (25 December 1937 - 16 January 1942) ( divorced), Edna O'Lier (? - ?) ( first wife) ( divorced)
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James Dunn Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is James Dunn worth at the age of 66 years old? James Dunn’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. He is from United States. We have estimated James Dunn's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2023 $1 Million - $5 Million
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Timeline

1951

By 1951 he would again be unemployed and bankrupt.

1945

In 1945 he was able to make a comeback and won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor in A Tree Grows in Brooklyn (1945), but his rejuvenated career would not continue.

1940

He would appear in small roles in films during the early 1940s, but those parts were few and far between.

1937

In 1937, Dunn, an avid and accomplished pilot who owned his own plane, helped federal agents by flying them and their prisoner to New Orleans. He returned to Los Angeles before the studio executives knew he had even gone.

1936

In 1936, Dunn participated in the Ruth Chatterton Air Derby; the course of the race spanned from Cleveland to Los Angeles.

1935

In 1935 musicals at the new 20th Century-Fox were out and Dunn would move to the "B" list, from which he would never return.

In The Payoff (1935) he plays the nice guy newspaper columnist whose wife ruins his career.

1934

While at Fox, he appeared with Shirley Temple in her first three features: Baby, Take a Bow (1934), Stand Up and Cheer! (1934) and Bright Eyes (1934). Dunn's screen character was usually the boy next door or the nice guy.

1933

In 1933, he was engaged to actress Lona Andre. She cancelled the wedding at the last minute, fearing marriage would hurt her career.

1931

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).

1930

By the late 1930s he was drinking heavily and became unemployable.

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