Dominick Dunne
American writer and journalist (1925-2009)
Dominick John Dunne (October 29, 1925 – August 26, 2009) was an American activist, journalist, writer, and actor. He talked about crimes, scandals, or mysteries in his books or his own television show Dominick Dunne's Power, Privilege, and Justice.
Dominick Dunne | |
|---|---|
| Born | Dominick John Dunne October 29, 1925 |
| Died | September 26, 2009 (aged 83) |
| Cause of death | Bladder cancer |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | Kingswood School, Canterbury School |
| Alma mater | Williams College |
| Occupation(s) | Activist, journalist, writer, activist, actor |
| Years active | 1954 – 2009 |
| Known for | Dominick Dunne's Power, Privilege, and Justice |
| Spouse |
Ellen Beatriz Griffin
(m. 1954–1965) |
| Children | 5 |
Biography
changeEarly and personal life
changeDunne was born on October 29, 1925 in Hartford, Connecticut.[1] He studied at Kingswood School, Canterbury School, and Williams College. His brother was writer John Gregory Dunne (1932-2003).
Dunne was married to Ellen Beatriz Griffin from 1954 until they divorced in 1965. Dunne had two sons, actor Griffin (born 1955) and Alexander (born 1957). His daughter was actress Dominique Dunne (1959-1982).
Death
changeDunne died on August 26, 2009 in Manhattan, New York from bladder cancer, aged 83.[2]
Movies
changeReferences
change- ↑ Sudyk, Bob (1998-05-24). "Dunne's Trials from Hartford to Hollywood to Hadlyme with a Writer Who's Known the Peak of Fame and Despair's Deepest Trough". The Hartford Courant. Archived from the original on 2009-09-03. Retrieved 2009-08-26.
- ↑ Dominick Dunne, Chronicler of Crime, Dies at 83, The New York Times, August 26, 2009
- ↑ "Dominick Dunne - producer". IMDb. Retrieved 2009-01-01.
Other websites
change- Dominick Dunne on IMDb
- "Dominick Dunne". Find a Grave. Retrieved August 30, 2010.
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