Michael Dunn Biography

Fast Facts

• Was nominated for a Golden Laurel at the 1966 Laurel Awards for his work on the film "Ship of Fools․"
• Attended the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Mich
• Graduated from the University of Miami in 1956
• Performed as a concert pianist at the age of 15 until a skeletal disorder ruined his career and forced him to quit
• Was a member of the cheerleading squad and the editor of the school newspaper while in college
• Made a living for himself while in college by singing at local bars
• Quote: "(On beginning his career as an actor) "Frankly, I knew there wouldn't be too much competition for roles․ There are a great many professional midgets, but there aren't too many dwarfs who can act․""