Griffin Dunne

Griffin Dunne, director and star of First Look's Lisa Picard Is Famous - 2001

Biography

Born 06/08/1955

A wiry, often comically explosive performer in independent features in the 1980s and 1990s, Griffin Dunne was a character actor and occasional leading man who also dabbled in producing and directing with often impressive results. He made his debut in the late seventies and produced his first film...
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Awards

  • In 1992, received Theatre World Award
  • In 1986, received Independent Spirit Award for Best Picture

Highlights

  • In 2008, Cast in the Sundance screened "Snow Angels"
  • In 2007, Helmed "Fierce People" starring Diane Lane and Donald Sutherland
  • In 2006, Cast opposite Michael Keaton in "Game 6" a film that centers around the historic 1986 World Series; also produced

Family & Companions

  • Sophie Dahl: granddaughter of Roald Dahl and actress Patrica Neal; dated from late 1998 until they reportedly separated in March 2001
  • Ellen Griffin Dunne: mother (Divorced from Dominick; striken with multiple sclerosis; died January 1997 at age 64)

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