Irene Dunne

American actress and singer (1898–1990)
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Irene Dunne
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Irene Dunne

Summary

Irene Dunne is a human[1]. Her place of birth was Louisville[2]. She was born on December 20, 1898[3]. She passed away in Los Angeles[4]. She died on September 4, 1990[5]. She worked as a film actor[6], stage actor[7], television actor[8], singer[9], and delegate[10]. She has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]

Key Facts

  • Irene Dunne's place of birth was Louisville[2].
  • Irene Dunne passed away in Los Angeles[4].
  • Irene Dunne was born on December 20, 1898[3].
  • Irene Dunne died on September 4, 1990[5].
  • Irene Dunne is buried at Calvary Cemetery[12].
  • Irene Dunne held citizenship in United States[13].
  • Irene Dunne's professions included film actor[6].
  • Irene Dunne's professions included stage actor[7].
  • Irene Dunne worked as a television actor[8].
  • Irene Dunne's professions included singer[9].
  • Irene Dunne worked as a delegate[10].
  • Irene Dunne's professions included actor[14].
  • Irene Dunne's field of work was film[15].
  • Irene Dunne's field of work was television[16].
  • Irene Dunne was educated at Chicago Musical College[17].
  • Irene Dunne's education included a stint at Webster University[18].
  • Irene Dunne received the Kennedy Center Honors[19].
  • Irene Dunne received the Papal Lateran Cross[20].
  • Irene Dunne received the Laetare Medal[21].
  • Irene Dunne received the Los Angeles Times Women of the Year Silver Cup[22].
  • Irene Dunne received the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre[23].
  • Irene Dunne received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[24].
  • Irene Dunne's religion is recorded as Catholicism[25].
  • Irene Dunne is recorded as female[26].
  • Irene Dunne's instance of is recorded as human[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Irene Dunne's place of birth was Louisville[2]. She was born on December 20, 1898[3].

Education

Educated at Chicago Musical College[17], a conservatory[28], in United States[29], founded in 1867[30] and Webster University[18], a private university[31], in United States[32], founded in 1915[33], headquartered in St. Louis[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include film actor[6], stage actor[7], television actor[8], singer[9], delegate[10], and actor[14]. Fields of work include film[15] and television[16], a type of mass media[35].

Recognition

Awards received include Kennedy Center Honors[19], an award[36], in United States[37], founded in 1978[38]; Papal Lateran Cross[20], a cross[39], founded in 1903[40]; Laetare Medal[21], a religion-related award[41], in United States[42], founded in 1883[43]; Los Angeles Times Women of the Year Silver Cup[22], an award[44], in United States[45], founded in 1950[46]; Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre[23], a community[47], in Vatican City[48], founded in 1868[49], headquartered in Palazzo Della Rovere[50]; and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[24], a commemorative plaque[51], in United States[52].

Personal Life

Irene Dunne's religion is recorded as Catholicism[25]. She was affiliated with the Republican Party[53].

Death and Burial

Irene Dunne died on September 4, 1990[5]. She passed away in Los Angeles[4]. Recorded cause of death include myocardial infarction[54] and cardioplegia[55]. Burial took place at Calvary Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Irene Dunne has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] She is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[56]

FAQs

Where was Irene Dunne born?

Irene Dunne was born in Louisville[2].

Where did Irene Dunne die?

Irene Dunne died in Los Angeles[4].

What did Irene Dunne do for work?

Irene Dunne worked as film actor[6], stage actor[7], television actor[8], singer[9], and delegate[10].

Where did Irene Dunne go to school?

Irene Dunne was educated at Chicago Musical College[17] and Webster University[18].

What awards did Irene Dunne receive?

Honors received include Kennedy Center Honors[19], Papal Lateran Cross[20], Laetare Medal[21], and Los Angeles Times Women of the Year Silver Cup[22].

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  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  8. [15] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  27. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  28. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [56] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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