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Irene Dunne

American actress
Also known as: Irene Marie Dunn
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Irene Dunne (born Dec. 20, 1898, Louisville, Ky., U.S.—died Sept. 4, 1990, Los Angeles, Calif.) was an American motion-picture and stage actress and singer, known for her leading roles as a gracious and well-bred woman and also well known for her comedic roles. Trained for a career in singing, Dunne went to New York City hoping to join the Metropolitan Opera Company but was rejected. Instead she joined the Chicago touring company of the musical...

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