Philip Dunne

American writer, producer, director (1908-1992)
Person human Q1638261
Philip Dunne
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Philip Dunne

Summary

Philip Dunne is a human[1]. He was born in New York City[2]. He was born on February 11, 1908[3]. He died in Malibu[4]. He died on June 2, 1992[5]. He worked as a film director[6], screenwriter[7], film producer[8], director[9], and manufacturer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (213 views/month, #7,247 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in New York City[2], Philip Dunne…
  • Philip Dunne died in Malibu[4].
  • Philip Dunne was born on February 11, 1908[3].
  • Philip Dunne died on June 2, 1992[5].
  • Philip Dunne's father was Finley Peter Dunne[12].
  • Philip Dunne's mother was Margaret Abbott[13].
  • Philip Dunne held citizenship in United States[14].
  • Philip Dunne's professions included film director[6].
  • Philip Dunne worked as a screenwriter[7].
  • Philip Dunne worked as a film producer[8].
  • Philip Dunne's professions included director[9].
  • Philip Dunne worked as a manufacturer[10].
  • Philip Dunne was educated at Harvard University[15].
  • Philip Dunne was educated at Middlesex School[16].
  • Philip Dunne received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[17].
  • Philip Dunne's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[18].
  • Philip Dunne is recorded as male[19].
  • Philip Dunne's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Philip Dunne's Commons category is recorded as Philip Dunne (writer)[21].
  • The cause of death was cancer[22].
  • Philip Dunne's family name is recorded as Q17425950[23].
  • Philip Dunne's given name is recorded as Philip[24].
  • Philip Dunne's work location is recorded as United States[25].
  • Philip Dunne's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[26].
  • Philip Dunne's nominated for is recorded as Academy Award for Best Writing, Original Screenplay[27].

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Origins and Family

Philip Dunne was born in New York City[2]. He was born on February 11, 1908[3]. His father was Finley Peter Dunne[12]. His mother was Margaret Abbott[13].

Education

Educated at Harvard University[15], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1636[30], headquartered in Cambridge[31] and Middlesex School[16], a school[32], in United States[33], founded in 1901[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include film director[6], screenwriter[7], film producer[8], director[9], and manufacturer[10].

Recognition

Philip Dunne received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[17].

Personal Life

Philip Dunne's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[18].

Death and Burial

Philip Dunne died on June 2, 1992[5]. He passed away in Malibu[4]. The cause of death was cancer[22].

Why It Matters

Philip Dunne ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (213 views/month, #7,247 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 24 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

FAQs

Where was Philip Dunne born?

Philip Dunne's place of birth was New York City[2].

Where did Philip Dunne die?

Philip Dunne died in Malibu[4].

Who were Philip Dunne's parents?

Philip Dunne's father was Finley Peter Dunne[12]. Philip Dunne's mother was Margaret Abbott[13].

What did Philip Dunne do for work?

Philip Dunne worked as film director[6], screenwriter[7], film producer[8], director[9], and manufacturer[10].

Where did Philip Dunne go to school?

Philip Dunne was educated at Harvard University[15] and Middlesex School[16].

What awards did Philip Dunne receive?

Honors received include star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  8. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  10. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  12. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  21. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  23. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [35] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [36] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 5w ago · MsMorale · 2026-09-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sinemalar person id → 112130
    "/* wbcreateclaim-create:1| */ [[Property:P7553]]: 112130, [[:toollabs:quickstatements/#/batch/270606|batch #270606]]"
  2. 5w ago · Geagea · 2026-08-30 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Cause of death → cancer
    Nominated for → Academy Award for Best Writing, Original Screenplay, Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay
    Aliases → —
    Instance of → human
    + 26 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbcreateclaim-create:1| */ [[Property:P8189]]: 987013920335905171, #quickstatements; #temporary_batch_1788092355815; updating from the National Library of Israel database"
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