Born 1896 (age 55) · Brooklyn [now in New York City], New York, USA
Appears in 215 titles

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Edward Frank Dunn (March 31, 1896 – May 5, 1951) was an American actor best known for his roles in comedy films, supporting many comedians such as Charley Chase (with whom he co-directed several short films), Charlie Chaplin, W.C. Fields, and Laurel and Hardy. Dunn also appeared as Detective Grimes in several of The Falcon series of films in the 1940s which starred George Sanders and later on Sanders' brother Tom Conway, and in many small and uncredited parts in many feature films until his death in 1951 aged 55.

Filmography

The Great Dictator
8.3
The Great Dictator
1940
as Whitewashed Storm Trooper
Gun Crazy
7.5
Gun Crazy
1950
as State Policeman on Phone (uncredited)
Call Northside 777
6.7
Call Northside 777
1948
as Patrolman John W. Bundy (uncredited)
The Bank Dick
6.5
The Bank Dick
1940
as James the Chauffeur (uncredited)
Of Mice and Men
7.3
Of Mice and Men
1939
as Bus Driver (uncredited)
Whirlpool
6.5
Whirlpool
1950
as Watchman (uncredited)
'G' Men
6.6
'G' Men
1935
as Police Broadcaster (uncredited)
I Wake Up Screaming
6.9
I Wake Up Screaming
1941
as Detective (uncredited)
Another Fine Mess
6.9
Another Fine Mess
1930
as Meadows the Butler (uncredited)
Boom Town
6.9
Boom Town
1940
as Wildcatter (uncredited)
Invisible Agent
5.8
Invisible Agent
1942
as S.S. Prison Guard (uncredited)
I Shot Jesse James
6.3
I Shot Jesse James
1949
as Joe, Silver King Bartender
Summer Stock
6.7
Summer Stock
1950
as Sheriff (uncredited)
Black Friday
6.0
Black Friday
1940
as Det. Farnow
Hollow Triumph
6.6
Hollow Triumph
1948
as Marty (uncredited)
Lady on a Train
6.7
Lady on a Train
1945
The Midnight Patrol
6.6
The Midnight Patrol
1933
as Sergeant
Angel on My Shoulder
6.5
Angel on My Shoulder
1946
as Motorcycle Cop (uncredited)
What Price Hollywood?
6.8
What Price Hollywood?
1932
as Doorman at Grauman's Theater (uncredited)
Christmas Holiday
6.5
Christmas Holiday
1944
as Jim (uncredited)