1947
Search results
James Howard Dunn (November 2, 1901 – September 1, 1967), billed as Jimmy Dunn in his early career, was an American stage, film, and television actor, and vaudeville performer. The son of a New York stockbroker, he initially worked in his father's firm but was more interested in theater.
James Dunn. Actor: A Tree Grows in Brooklyn. 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). While at Fox, he appeared with Shirley Temple in her first three features: Baby, Take a Bow (1934), Stand Up and Cheer!
- January 1, 1
- New York City, New York, USA
- January 1, 1
- Santa Monica, California, USA
James Dunn was a versatile actor of stage, screen and television, who won an Oscar for his role in A Tree Grows in Brooklyn. He worked with Shirley Temple, Elia Kazan and Mickey Rooney, and had two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
- November 2, 1901
- September 1, 1967
James Howard Dunn (November 2, 1901 – September 1, 1967) was an American actor and comedian. Dunn was born in Manhattan, New York. His movie role was in Bad Girl (1931). He appeared in three Shirley Temple movies. His best known role was as Johnny Nolan in A Tree Grows in Brooklyn (1945).
- James Dunn (1951) ... Self 1951 The Garry Moore Evening Show (TV Series) Self - Guest Star 1950 The Saturday Night Revue with Jack Carter (TV Series) Self - Actor - ...
Oscar for best supporting actor, 1945. “Tree Grows in Brooklyn, A” In A Tree Grows in Brooklyn: Reception. …Dorothy McGuire as Katie, and James Dunn as Johnny. The film, directed by Elia Kazan, was nominated for an Academy Award for best screenplay, and Dunn won an Oscar for best supporting actor.
Aug 1, 2012 · Full Name: James Howard Dunn. Nickname: Jimmy (sometimes stylized “Jimmie”) Born: Saturday, November 2, 1901. Died: Friday, September 1, 1967 (Age 65) Birthplace: 146th and Broadway, Harlem, Manhattan, New York City. Parents: Ralph and Jessie (Archer) Dunn. Father’s Occupation: Stockbroker. Hair: Brown. Eyes: Blue
