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An immature young man from Middle America grows to manhood after a cross-country journey and his military service in World War I.
Clip: I've thrown away my toys

Overview

Date of Death:
3 September 1967, Santa Monica, California, USA more
Mini Biography:
James Dunn worked on the stage, in vaudeville and as an extra in silent... more
Trivia:
Appeared on a postage stamp (with Anne Revere) commemorating winners... more
Awards:
Won Oscar. Another 2 wins more
Alternate Names:
Jimmy Dunn

Filmography

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Actor:
  1. Shadow Over Elveron (1968) (TV) .... Luke Travers
  2. "Dundee and the Culhane" (1 episode, 1967)
        - The Death of a Warrior Brief (1967) TV episode
  3. "T.H.E. Cat" .... Joey Crato (1 episode, 1966)
        - The Canary Who Lost His Voice (1966) TV episode .... Joey Crato
  4. The Oscar (1966) .... Network Executive
  5. "Branded" .... Sam Manning (1 episode, 1965)
        - The First Kill (1965) TV episode .... Sam Manning
  6. "Slattery's People" .... Samuel Walton (1 episode, 1965)
        - Question: How Do You Fall in Love with a Town (1965) TV episode .... Samuel Walton
  7. "The Virginian" .... Congressman Matthew J. Cosgrove (1 episode, 1964)
    ... aka The Men from Shiloh (USA: new title)
        - A Man of the People (1964) TV episode .... Congressman Matthew J. Cosgrove
  8. "Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre" .... Russ Landers (1 episode, 1964)
    ... aka The Chrysler Theater
    ... aka Universal Star Time (syndication title)
        - A Slow Fade to Black (1964) TV episode .... Russ Landers
  9. The Movie Maker (1964) (TV) .... Landers
    ... aka A Slow Fade to Black (USA)
  10. "Ben Casey" .... Eric Bender / ... (2 episodes, 1962-1963)
        - Dispel the Black Cyclone That Shakes the Throne (1963) TV episode .... Eric Bender
        - Saturday, Surgery, and Stanley Schultz (1962) TV episode .... Stanley Schultz
  11. "The Fugitive" .... Bragan (1 episode, 1963)
        - Decision in the Ring (1963) TV episode .... Bragan
  12. "The Great Adventure" .... Indian Agent McLean (2 episodes, 1963)
        - The Massacre at Wounded Knee (1963) TV episode .... Indian Agent McLean
        - The Death of Sitting Bull (1963) TV episode .... Indian Agent McLean
  13. Swingin' Together (1963) (TV) .... P.J. Cunningham
  14. "Going My Way" .... Honus Shamroy (1 episode, 1962)
        - Keep an Eye on Santa Claus (1962) TV episode .... Honus Shamroy
  15. "Route 66" .... Mexia / ... (2 episodes, 1961-1962)
        - Across Walnuts and Wine (1962) TV episode .... Van Carter
        - A Bridge Across Five Days (1961) TV episode .... Mexia
  16. Hemingway's Adventures of a Young Man (1962) .... Telegrapher
    ... aka Adventures of a Young Man (UK)
    ... aka Ernest Hemingway's Adventures of a Young Man (USA: complete title)
  17. "Follow the Sun" .... Tippy the Clown (1 episode, 1962)
        - Run, Clown, Run (1962) TV episode .... Tippy the Clown
  18. "Bonanza" .... Danny Lynch (1 episode, 1962)
    ... aka Ponderosa (USA: rerun title)
        - The Auld Sod (1962) TV episode .... Danny Lynch
  19. "The Investigators" .... Chief Reynolds (1 episode, 1961)
        - The Mind's Own Fire (1961) TV episode .... Chief Reynolds
  20. "Naked City" .... Peter Wilkins (1 episode, 1961)
        - Sweet Prince of Delancey Street (1961) TV episode .... Peter Wilkins
  21. "Stagecoach West" .... Jethrow Burke (1 episode, 1961)
        - The Arsonist (1961) TV episode .... Jethrow Burke
  22. "Playhouse 90" .... Jackson / ... (2 episodes, 1957-1960)
        - Journey to the Day (1960) TV episode .... Melvin Cooper
        - The Ninth Day (1957) TV episode .... Jackson
  23. The Bramble Bush (1960) .... Stew Schaeffer
  24. "Rawhide" .... Dr. Soloman Flood (1 episode, 1960)
        - Incident at Red River Station (1960) TV episode .... Dr. Soloman Flood

  25. "Disneyland" .... J. Henry Newman (4 episodes, 1958-1959)
    ... aka Disney's Wonderful World (USA: new title)
    ... aka The Disney Sunday Movie (USA: new title)
    ... aka The Magical World of Disney (USA: new title)
    ... aka The Wonderful World of Disney (USA: new title)
    ... aka Walt Disney (USA: new title)
    ... aka Walt Disney Presents (USA: new title)
    ... aka Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color (USA: new title)
        - The Griswold Murder (1959) TV episode .... J. Henry Newman
        - Elfego Baca, Attorney at Law (1959) TV episode .... J. Henry Newman
        - Law and Order, Incorporated (1958) TV episode .... J. Henry Newman
        - Lawman or Gunman (1958) TV episode .... J. Henry Newman
  26. "Wanted: Dead or Alive" .... Gabe Henshaw (1 episode, 1959)
        - Call Your Shot (1959) TV episode .... Gabe Henshaw
  27. "Wagon Train" .... Clyde Winslow (1 episode, 1958)
    ... aka Major Adams, Trail Master
        - The Rex Montana Story (1958) TV episode .... Clyde Winslow
  28. Now Is Tomorrow (1958) (TV)
  29. "The Red Skelton Show" .... McPugg's Manager / ... (2 episodes, 1957)
    ... aka The Red Skelton Hour (USA: new title)
        - The Third Wish (1957) TV episode .... Muggsy
        - Cauliflower Wrestler (1957) TV episode .... McPugg's Manager
  30. "Climax!" .... Eldon Abernathy / ... (2 episodes, 1956-1957)
    ... aka Climax Mystery Theater (USA)
        - Keep Me in Mind (1957) TV episode .... Warren
        - The Secret of River Lane (1956) TV episode .... Eldon Abernathy
  31. Mr. Broadway (1957) (TV) .... Jerry Cohan
  32. "It's a Great Life" .... Earl Morgan / ... (60 episodes, 1954-1956)
    ... aka The Bachelors (syndication title)
        - The Housekeeper (1956) TV episode .... Earl Morgan
        - Passport for Amy (1956) TV episode .... Earl Morgan
        - Operation for Earl (1956) TV episode .... Earl Morgan
        - The Yachting Party (1956) TV episode .... Earl Morgan
        - The Palm Springs Story (1956) TV episode .... Earl Morgan
          (55 more)
  33. "Screen Directors Playhouse" .... Sheriff Allan Garrett (1 episode, 1956)
        - Cry Justice (1956) TV episode .... Sheriff Allan Garrett
  34. "Matinee Theatre" (1 episode, 1955)
        - I'm Straight with the World (1955) TV episode
  35. "Schlitz Playhouse of Stars" (3 episodes, 1952-1955)
    ... aka Herald Playhouse (USA: syndication title)
    ... aka Schlitz Playhouse (USA: new title)
    ... aka The Playhouse (USA: syndication title)
        - Nothing to Do Till Next Fall (1955) TV episode
        - The Treasure of Santo Domingo (1954) TV episode
        - I Want to Be a Star (1952) TV episode
  36. "Studio One" .... Frank (4 episodes, 1953-1955)
    ... aka Studio One Summer Theatre (USA: summer title)
    ... aka Studio One in Hollywood (USA: new title)
    ... aka Summer Theatre (USA: summer title)
    ... aka Westinghouse Studio One (USA)
    ... aka Westinghouse Summer Theatre (USA: summer title)
        - A Picture in the Paper (1955) TV episode .... Frank
        - The Magic Lantern (1953) TV episode
        - Shadow of the Devil (1953) TV episode
        - The Show Piece (1953) TV episode
  37. "Damon Runyon Theater" .... Dan (1 episode)
        - A Nice Price (????) TV episode .... Dan
  38. "Robert Montgomery Presents" (3 episodes, 1954-1955)
    ... aka Lucky Strike Theater
    ... aka Montgomery's Summer Stock
    ... aka The Robert Montgomery Summer Theater
        - Joe's Boy (1955) TV episode
        - My Little Girl (1954) TV episode
        - The Paradise Cafe (1954) TV episode
  39. "Shower of Stars" (1 episode, 1954)
    ... aka Chrysler Shower of Stars
        - Entertainment on Wheels (1954) TV episode
  40. "Armstrong Circle Theatre" (1 episode, 1954)
        - Judy and Me (1954) TV episode
  41. "General Electric Theater" (1 episode, 1954)
    ... aka G.E. Theater (USA: informal short title)
    ... aka G.E. True Theater (USA: new title)
        - Desert Crossing (1954) TV episode
  42. "The Web" (1 episode, 1954)
        - A Piece of Gray Cloth (1954) TV episode
  43. "Lux Video Theatre" (1 episode, 1953)
    ... aka Summer Video Theatre (USA: summer title)
        - Tango (1953) TV episode
  44. "Goodyear Television Playhouse" (2 episodes, 1953)
    ... aka Goodyear Playhouse (USA: new title)
        - Her Prince Charming (1953) TV episode
        - A Medal in the Family (1953) TV episode
  45. "Hollywood Opening Night" (2 episodes, 1952)
        - Josie (1952) TV episode
        - Somebody I Know (1952) TV episode
  46. "Curtain Call" (1 episode, 1952)
        - The Summer People (1952) TV episode
  47. "Pulitzer Prize Playhouse" (3 episodes, 1951)
        - The Big Break (1951) TV episode
        - Rebellion in Jackson County (1951) TV episode
        - Broken Dishes (1951) TV episode
  48. A Wonderful Life (1950) .... Henry Woods
  49. The Golden Gloves Story (1950) .... Joe Riley

  50. "The Chevrolet Tele-Theatre" (2 episodes, 1948-1949)
    ... aka Chevrolet Television Theatre (USA)
    ... aka The Broadway Playhouse
        - Tommy Malone Come Home (1949) TV episode
        - No Shoes (1948) TV episode
  51. Texas, Brooklyn and Heaven (1948) .... Mike
    ... aka The Girl from Texas (UK)
  52. Killer McCoy (1947) .... Brian McCoy
  53. That Brennan Girl (1946) .... Denny Reagan aka Prof. Who's Its
    ... aka Tough Girl (USA: reissue title)
  54. The Caribbean Mystery (1945) .... Mr. Smith
  55. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn (1945) .... Johnny Nolan aka The Brooklyn Thrush
  56. Leave It to the Irish (1944) .... Terry Moran, Private Investigator
  57. Government Girl (1943) .... Sergeant Joe Blake
  58. The Ghost and the Guest (1943) .... Webster Frye
  59. The Living Ghost (1942) .... Nick Trayne
    ... aka Lend Me Your Ear (UK)
  60. Hold That Woman! (1940) .... Jimmy Parker, a Skip-Tracer
  61. Son of the Navy (1940) .... Chief Gunners Mate Mike Malone
    ... aka The Young Recruit (USA)

  62. Mercy Plane (1939) .... 'Speed' Leslie
    ... aka Wonder Plane (UK)
  63. Pride of the Navy (1939) .... Speed Brennan
  64. Shadows Over Shanghai (1938) .... Johnny McGinty
  65. Living on Love (1937) .... Gary Martin
  66. Venus Makes Trouble (1937) .... Buzz Martin
  67. We Have Our Moments (1937) .... John Wade
  68. Mysterious Crossing (1936) .... Addison Francis Murphy
  69. Come Closer, Folks (1936) .... Jim Keene
  70. Two-Fisted Gentleman (1936) .... Mickey
  71. Hearts in Bondage (1936) .... Lieutenant Kenneth Reynolds
  72. Don't Get Personal (1936) .... Bob
  73. The Payoff (1935) .... Joe McCoy
  74. Bad Boy (1935) .... Eddie Nolan
  75. Welcome Home (1935) .... Richard Foster
  76. The Daring Young Man (1935) .... Don McLane
  77. George White's 1935 Scandals (1935) .... Eddy Taylor
    ... aka George White's Scandals
  78. Bright Eyes (1934) .... James 'Loop' Merritt
  79. 365 Nights in Hollywood (1934) .... James 'Jimmy' Dale
  80. Have a Heart (1934) .... James 'Jimmie' Flaherty
  81. Baby Take a Bow (1934) .... Eddie Ellison
  82. Change of Heart (1934) .... Mack McGowan
  83. Stand Up and Cheer! (1934) .... Jimmy Dugan
  84. Hold That Girl (1934) .... Barney Sullivan
    ... aka Hold That Girl! (USA: promotional title)
  85. Take a Chance (1933) .... Duke Stanley
  86. Jimmy and Sally (1933) .... Jimmy O'Connor
  87. Arizona to Broadway (1933) .... Smiley Wells
  88. Hold Me Tight (1933) .... Chuck
  89. The Girl in 419 (1933) .... Dr. Daniel French
  90. Hello, Sister! (1933) .... Jimmy
    ... aka Clipped Wings (UK)
  91. Sailor's Luck (1933) .... Jimmy Harrigan
  92. Handle with Care (1932) .... Bill Gordon
  93. Society Girl (1932) .... Johnny Malone
  94. Dance Team (1932) .... Jimmy Mulligan
  95. Over the Hill (1931) .... Johnny Shelby as an Adult
  96. Sob Sister (1931) .... Garry Webster
    ... aka The Blonde Reporter (UK)
  97. Bad Girl (1931) .... Eddie Collins
  98. Believe It or Not #3 (1930) (uncredited) .... Reporter
  99. Barefoot Days (1930)
  100. The Varsity Show (1930) (as Jimmy Dunn)
  101. Tom Thumbs Down (1930) (as Jimmy Dunn)

  102. In the Nick of Time (1929) (as Jimmy Dunn)
Soundtrack:
  1. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn (1945) (performer: "Molly Malone", "The Old Folks at Home", "The Wedding March", "School Days", "Annie Laurie")

  2. Bad Boy (1935) ("As I Live and Breathe" (1935) (uncredited))
  3. George White's 1935 Scandals (1935) (performer: "According to the Moonlight" (1935) (uncredited), "It's an Old Southern Custom" (1935) (uncredited), "Hunkadola" (1935) (uncredited)) ("According to the Moonlight" (1935) (uncredited), "It's an Old Southern Custom" (1935) (uncredited))
    ... aka George White's Scandals
  4. The Payoff (1935) ("California Here I Come" (1924) (uncredited))
  5. 365 Nights in Hollywood (1934) (performer: "My Future Star")
  6. Baby Take a Bow (1934) (performer: "On Account-a I Love You")
  7. Change of Heart (1934) ("My Time Is Your Time" (1924) (uncredited))
  8. Stand Up and Cheer! (1934) (performer: "Baby, Take a Bow")
Self:
  1. "The Jack Carter Show" .... Himself (1 episode, 1950)
        - Episode #2.8 (1950) TV episode .... Himself

  2. Rhumba Rhythm at the Hollywood La Conga (1939) (uncredited) .... Himself
Archive Footage:
  1. Brother, Can You Spare a Dime? (1975)
  2. Take It or Leave It (1944) (uncredited) .... Himself: Clip from 'Stand Up and Cheer'


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