Irene Dunne

Full Name: Irene Marie Dunn
Profession: Actress

Biography: Irene Dunne is an iconic American actress who starred in many movies during the 1930s and 1940s. She began her career on the stage in Chicago before transitioning to Hollywood. Dunne was known for her strong characters and comedic timing in films such as The Awful Truth and It Grows on Trees.

Dunne never won an Academy Award, but she is often noted as one of the best actresses never to have done so. She received two honorary awards for her cinematic achievements, including the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award.

Irene Dunne was an audience favorite, and was inducted into the National Women's Hall of Fame in 2000.

Born: December 20, 1898
Birthplace: Louisville, Kentucky, USA

Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Sagittarius

Died: September 4, 1990 (aged 91)
Cause of Death: Heart failure