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Griffin Dunne Biography

Birth Name:Thomas Griffin Dunne

Birth Place:New York City, New York, United States

Profession Actor, Director, Producer, Soundtrack, Writer

Fast Facts

  • Is the brother of actress Dominique Dunne
  • Is the nephew of writer Joan Didion
  • Quote: "I've always been schizophrenic; I've never been interested in limiting myself․ I came to New York to be an actor and I became a film producer first․ I only got to be able to act, because I gave myself a job as a producer․"
  • Well known for his role in "I Love Dick․"

Awards

  • 1986Independent Spirit Award-Best Feature: winner
  • 1986Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical: nominated
  • 1994CableACE-Actor in a Movie or Miniseries: nominated
  • 1996Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2000Un Certain Regard Award-: nominated
  • 2013Achievement in Acting-: winner
  • 2013Director's Choice Award-Outstanding Actor: winner
  • 2014Razzie Award-Worst Director: winner
  • 2018Emmy-Outstanding Arts and Culture Documentary: nominated
  • 2024CinEuphoria-Merit - Honorary Award: winner