Portrait of James Dunn

James Dunn

Bio: 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)
Born: Sat, Nov 02 1901
Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA

Death: Sun, Sep 03 1967
James Dunn is 65 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Hollywood’s Children
Hollywood’s Children
James Dunn would have been no older than 65 in Hollywood’s Children as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 24 1982
Poster of The Biggest Little Star of the 30's
The Biggest Little Star of the 30's
James Dunn would have been no older than 65 in The Biggest Little Star of the 30's as 'Self(archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1976
Poster of Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
James Dunn would have been no older than 65 in Brother, Can You Spare a Dime? as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 06 1975
Poster of Shadow Over Elveron
Shadow Over Elveron
James Dunn would have been no older than 65 in Shadow Over Elveron as 'Luke Travers'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 05 1968
Poster of The Oscar
The Oscar
James Dunn was 64 in The Oscar as 'TV executive'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 04 1966
Poster of Hemingway's Adventures of a Young Man
Hemingway's Adventures of a Young Man
James Dunn was 60 in Hemingway's Adventures of a Young Man as 'Telegrapher'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 25 1962
Poster of The Bramble Bush
The Bramble Bush
James Dunn was 58 in The Bramble Bush as 'Stew Schaffer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 24 1960
Poster of Mr. Broadway
Mr. Broadway
James Dunn was 55 in Mr. Broadway
Movie Released: Sat, May 11 1957
Poster of The Ninth Day
The Ninth Day
James Dunn was 55 in The Ninth Day
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 10 1957
Poster of A Wonderful Life
A Wonderful Life
James Dunn was 48 in A Wonderful Life as 'Henry Wood'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 10 1950
Poster of The Golden Gloves Story
The Golden Gloves Story
James Dunn was 48 in The Golden Gloves Story as 'Joe Riley'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 22 1950
Poster of Texas, Brooklyn & Heaven
Texas, Brooklyn & Heaven
James Dunn was 46 in Texas, Brooklyn & Heaven as 'Mike'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 16 1948
Poster of Killer McCoy
Killer McCoy
James Dunn was 46 in Killer McCoy as 'Brian McCoy'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 01 1947
Poster of That Brennan Girl
That Brennan Girl
James Dunn was 45 in That Brennan Girl as 'Denny Reagan'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 23 1946
Poster of The Caribbean Mystery
The Caribbean Mystery
James Dunn was 43 in The Caribbean Mystery as 'Mr. Smith'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 01 1945
Poster of A Tree Grows in Brooklyn
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn
James Dunn was 43 in A Tree Grows in Brooklyn as 'Johnny Nolan'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 28 1945
Poster of Leave It to the Irish
Leave It to the Irish
James Dunn was 42 in Leave It to the Irish as 'Terry Moran'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 26 1944
Poster of Take It or Leave It
Take It or Leave It
James Dunn was 42 in Take It or Leave It as '(archive footage) (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 17 1944
Poster of Government Girl
Government Girl
James Dunn was 42 in Government Girl as 'Sergeant Joe Blake'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 05 1943
Poster of The Ghost and the Guest
The Ghost and the Guest
James Dunn was 41 in The Ghost and the Guest as 'Webster Frye'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 19 1943
Poster of The Living Ghost
The Living Ghost
James Dunn was 40 in The Living Ghost as 'Nick Trayne'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 11 1942
Poster of Hold That Woman!
Hold That Woman!
James Dunn was 38 in Hold That Woman! as 'Jimmy Parker'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 28 1940
Poster of Son of the Navy
Son of the Navy
James Dunn was 38 in Son of the Navy as 'Chief Gunners Mate Mike Malone'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 30 1940
Poster of Mercy Plane
Mercy Plane
James Dunn was 38 in Mercy Plane as ''Speed' Leslie'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 04 1939
Poster of Pride of the Navy
Pride of the Navy
James Dunn was 37 in Pride of the Navy as 'Speed Brennan'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 23 1939
Poster of Shadows Over Shanghai
Shadows Over Shanghai
James Dunn was 36 in Shadows Over Shanghai as 'Johnny McGinty'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 14 1938
Poster of Living on Love
Living on Love
James Dunn was 36 in Living on Love as 'Gary Martin'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 12 1937
Poster of Venus Makes Trouble
Venus Makes Trouble
James Dunn was 35 in Venus Makes Trouble as 'Buzz Martin'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 14 1937
Poster of We Have Our Moments
We Have Our Moments
James Dunn was 35 in We Have Our Moments as 'John Wade'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 28 1937
Poster of Mysterious Crossing
Mysterious Crossing
James Dunn was 35 in Mysterious Crossing as 'Addison Francis Murphy'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 27 1936
Poster of Come Closer, Folks
Come Closer, Folks
James Dunn was 35 in Come Closer, Folks as 'Jim Keene'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 07 1936
Poster of Two-Fisted Gentleman
Two-Fisted Gentleman
James Dunn was 34 in Two-Fisted Gentleman as 'Mickey'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 15 1936
Poster of Hearts in Bondage
Hearts in Bondage
James Dunn was 34 in Hearts in Bondage as 'Lt. Kenneth Reynolds'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 26 1936
Poster of Bad Boy
Bad Boy
James Dunn was 33 in Bad Boy as 'Eddie Nolan'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 25 1935
Poster of Welcome Home
Welcome Home
James Dunn was 33 in Welcome Home as 'Richard Foster'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 09 1935
Poster of The Daring Young Man
The Daring Young Man
James Dunn was 33 in The Daring Young Man as 'Don McLane'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 17 1935
Poster of George White's 1935 Scandals
George White's 1935 Scandals
James Dunn was 33 in George White's 1935 Scandals as 'Eddie'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 29 1935
Poster of The Payoff
The Payoff
James Dunn was 33 in The Payoff as 'Joe McCoy'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 09 1935
Poster of Bright Eyes
Bright Eyes
James Dunn was 33 in Bright Eyes as 'Loop Merritt'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 28 1934
Poster of 365 Nights in Hollywood
365 Nights in Hollywood
James Dunn was 33 in 365 Nights in Hollywood as 'James 'Jimmy' Dale'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 11 1934
Poster of Have a Heart
Have a Heart
James Dunn was 32 in Have a Heart as 'James 'Jimmie' Flaherty'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 07 1934
Poster of Baby Take a Bow
Baby Take a Bow
James Dunn was 32 in Baby Take a Bow as 'Eddie Ellison'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 30 1934
Poster of Change of Heart
Change of Heart
James Dunn was 32 in Change of Heart as 'Mark McGowan'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 18 1934
Poster of Stand Up and Cheer!
Stand Up and Cheer!
James Dunn was 32 in Stand Up and Cheer! as 'Jimmy Dugan'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 04 1934
Poster of Hold That Girl
Hold That Girl
James Dunn was 32 in Hold That Girl as 'Barney Sullivan'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 23 1934
Poster of Take a Chance
Take a Chance
James Dunn was 32 in Take a Chance as 'Duke Stanley'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 25 1933
Poster of Jimmy and Sally
Jimmy and Sally
James Dunn was 32 in Jimmy and Sally as 'Jimmy O'Connor'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 04 1933
Poster of Arizona to Broadway
Arizona to Broadway
James Dunn was 31 in Arizona to Broadway as 'Smiley Wells'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 22 1933
Poster of The Girl in 419
The Girl in 419
James Dunn was 31 in The Girl in 419 as 'Dr. Daniel French'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 26 1933
Poster of Hold Me Tight
Hold Me Tight
James Dunn was 31 in Hold Me Tight as 'Chuck Evans'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 20 1933
Poster of Hello, Sister!
Hello, Sister!
James Dunn was 31 in Hello, Sister! as 'Jimmy'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 14 1933
Poster of Sailor's Luck
Sailor's Luck
James Dunn was 31 in Sailor's Luck as 'Jimmy Fenimore Harrigan'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 17 1933
Poster of Handle with Care
Handle with Care
James Dunn was 31 in Handle with Care as 'Bill Gordon'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 25 1932
Poster of Society Girl
Society Girl
James Dunn was 30 in Society Girl as 'Johnny Malone'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 29 1932
Poster of Dance Team
Dance Team
James Dunn was 30 in Dance Team as 'Jimmy Mulligan'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 17 1932
Poster of Over the Hill
Over the Hill
James Dunn was 30 in Over the Hill as 'Johnny Shelby as an Adult'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 29 1931
Poster of Sob Sister
Sob Sister
James Dunn was 29 in Sob Sister as 'Garry Webster'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 25 1931
Poster of Bad Girl
Bad Girl
James Dunn was 29 in Bad Girl as 'Eddie Collins'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 13 1931
Poster of The Song Plugger
The Song Plugger
James Dunn was 28 in The Song Plugger as 'Man in Record Shop'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 08 1930
Poster of In the Nick of Time
In the Nick of Time
James Dunn was 27 in In the Nick of Time
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 01 1929

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Branded
Branded
James Dunn was 63+ in Branded
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 24 1965
Poster of Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
James Dunn was 61+ in Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 04 1963
Poster of The Great Adventure
The Great Adventure
James Dunn was 61+ in The Great Adventure as 'Indian Agent McLean'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 27 1963
Poster of The Fugitive
The Fugitive
James Dunn was 61+ in The Fugitive as 'Lou Bragan'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 17 1963
Poster of Vacation Playhouse
Vacation Playhouse
James Dunn was 61+ in Vacation Playhouse as 'P.J. Cunningham'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jul 22 1963
Poster of Going My Way
Going My Way
James Dunn was 60+ in Going My Way
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 03 1962
Poster of The Virginian
The Virginian
James Dunn was 60+ in The Virginian as 'Congressman Matthew J. Cosgrove'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 19 1962
Poster of Ben Casey
Ben Casey
James Dunn was 59+ in Ben Casey
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 02 1961
Poster of Route 66
Route 66
James Dunn was 58+ in Route 66
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 07 1960
Poster of Rawhide
Rawhide
James Dunn was 57+ in Rawhide
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 09 1959
Poster of Naked City
Naked City
James Dunn was 56+ in Naked City as 'Peter Wilkin'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 30 1958
Poster of Wanted: Dead or Alive
Wanted: Dead or Alive
James Dunn was 56+ in Wanted: Dead or Alive as 'Gabe Henshaw'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 06 1958
Poster of Matinee Theater
Matinee Theater
James Dunn was 53+ in Matinee Theater
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 31 1955
Poster of Screen Director's Playhouse
Screen Director's Playhouse
James Dunn was 53+ in Screen Director's Playhouse as 'Sheriff Garrett'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 05 1955
Poster of The Wonderful World of Disney
The Wonderful World of Disney
James Dunn was 52+ in The Wonderful World of Disney as 'J. Henry Newman'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 27 1954
Poster of Climax!
Climax!
James Dunn was 52+ in Climax! as 'Eldon Abernathy, Warren'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 07 1954
Poster of It's a Great Life
It's a Great Life
James Dunn was 52+ in It's a Great Life as 'Earl Morgan'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 07 1954
Poster of General Electric Theater
General Electric Theater
James Dunn was 51+ in General Electric Theater
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 01 1953
Poster of Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
James Dunn was 49+ in Schlitz Playhouse of Stars as ', Dan McLain'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 05 1951
Poster of Lux Video Theatre
Lux Video Theatre
James Dunn was 48+ in Lux Video Theatre as 'Joey'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 02 1950
Poster of Robert Montgomery Presents
Robert Montgomery Presents
James Dunn was 48+ in Robert Montgomery Presents
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 30 1950
Poster of Studio One
Studio One
James Dunn was 47+ in Studio One as ', Frank Gabriel'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 07 1948