Irene Dunne DHS (born Irene Marie Dunn; [Note 1] December 20, 1898 – September 4, 1990) was an American actress who appeared in films during the Golden Age of Hollywood.

She was the daughter of Joseph Dunn, who inspected steamships, and Adelaide Henry, a musician who prompted Irene in the arts. Her first production was in Louisville when she appeared in "A …

Dec 16, 2025 · 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 …

Sep 15, 2025 · Irene Dunne has been in a lot of films, so people often debate each other over what the greatest Irene Dunne movie of all time is. If you and a friend are arguing about this then use this list …

American stage and film actress, nominated five times for an Academy Award as Best Actress, who moved easily from serious drama to musicals to "screwball comedy" and was best remembered for …

A biography and filmography of Irene Dunne, the vivacious and graceful star of 'Showboat', and one of the most popular actresses of Hollywood's Golden Age.

Irene Dunne was nicknamed the First Lady of Hollywood because of her elegance and style. She was one of the greatest Old Hollywood comediennes and actresses and has been an audience favorite …

Sep 4, 1990 · Irene Dunne (born Irene Marie Dunn, December 20, 1898 – September 4, 1990) was an American film actress and singer of the 1930s, 1940s and early 1950s.

Irene Marie Dunn was an American actress, one of the great stars of Hollywood in the 1930s and 1940s. She was also a singer and was nominated for the Academy Award five times. Dunn is often referred …

Dec 20, 2025 · Irene Dunne (born Irene Marie Dunn; December 20, 1898 – September 4, 1990) was an American actress who appeared in films during the Golden Age of Hollywood. She is best known for …