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John Gregory Dunne(1932-2003)

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John Gregory Dunne was born on 25 May 1932 in Hartford, Connecticut, USA. He was a writer, known for A Star Is Born (2018), A Star Is Born (1976) and Up Close & Personal (1996). He was previously married to Joan Didion. He died on 30 December 2003 in New York City, New York, USA.
BornMay 25, 1932
DiedDecember 30, 2003(71)
BornMay 25, 1932
DiedDecember 30, 2003(71)
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Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga in A Star Is Born (2018)
A Star Is Born
7.6
  • Writer
  • 2018
A Star Is Born (1976)
A Star Is Born
6.1
  • Writer
  • 1976
Michelle Pfeiffer and Robert Redford in Up Close & Personal (1996)
Up Close & Personal
6.1
  • Writer
  • 1996
The Panic in Needle Park (1971)
The Panic in Needle Park
7.1
  • Writer
  • 1971

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Writer

  • Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga in A Star Is Born (2018)
    A Star Is Born
    • based on the 1976 screenplay by
    • 2018
  • Michelle Pfeiffer and Robert Redford in Up Close & Personal (1996)
    Up Close & Personal
    • written by
    • 1996
  • Broken Trust (1995)
    Broken Trust
    • teleplay
    • TV Movie
    • 1995
  • Women and Men: Stories of Seduction (1990)
    Women and Men: Stories of Seduction
    • written for television by (segment Hills Like White Elephants)
    • TV Movie
    • 1990
  • Robert De Niro and Robert Duvall in True Confessions (1981)
    True Confessions
    • novel "True Confessions"
    • screenplay
    • 1981
  • A Star Is Born (1976)
    A Star Is Born
    • screenplay by
    • 1976
  • Tuesday Weld in Play It as It Lays (1972)
    Play It as It Lays
    • screenplay
    • 1972
  • The Panic in Needle Park (1971)
    The Panic in Needle Park
    • screenplay
    • 1971
  • Kraft Suspense Theatre (1963)
    Kraft Suspense Theatre
    • story
    • TV Series
    • 1965

Personal details

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  • Born
    • May 25, 1932
    • Hartford, Connecticut, USA
  • Died
    • December 30, 2003
    • New York City, New York, USA(heart attack)
  • Spouse
    • Joan DidionJanuary 30, 1964 - December 30, 2003 (his death, 1 child)
  • Children
    • Quintana Roo Dunne
  • Relatives
      Griffin Dunne(Niece or Nephew)
  • Other works
    Novel: "The Red, White and Blue"
  • Publicity listings
    • 3 Print Biographies
    • 5 Articles

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    Uncle of actor/director Griffin Dunne, actress Dominique Dunne and Alexander Dunne.
  • Quotes
    Screenwriters are regarded in the industry as chronic malcontents, overpaid and undertalented, the Hollywood version of Hessians - measuring their worth in dollars, since ownership of their words belongs to those who hire and fire them.
  • Salary
    • A Star Is Born
      (1976)
      $125,000 +10% of profits

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