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Griffin Dunne on "Trust Me"
Griffin Dunne on "Trust Me" - © TNT
Griffin Dunne stars as Tony Mink on TNT's "Trust Me."

Griffin Dunne is an accomplished director, actor and producer who quickly established himself with the short film "Duke of Groove," for which he received an Academy Award nomination. Griffin Dunne's feature film directorial debut was "Addicted to Love," starring Meg Ryan and Matthew Broderick. Griffin Dunne then went on to direct "Practical Magic," starring Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman.

Griffin Dunne most recently directed "Accidental Husband," staring Uma Thurman, Colin Firth and Jeffery Dean Morgan. The film is set to be released in early 2009. Griffin Dunne was also recently seen in David Gordon Green's "Snow Angels," which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival.

Griffin Dunne's career began when he moved to New York City to study acting at the Neighborhood Playhouse. Griffin Dunne soon appeared on Broadway in "Search and Destroy," written by Howard Korder. For his work in theatre, Griffin Dunne has received a Theater World Award, as well as a nomination for a Drama Desk Award.

Griffin Dunne segued into film as a producer and actor on the drama "Chilly Scenes of Winter." That led to starring roles in "An American Werewolf in London;" "Johnny Dangerously;" "Lisa Picard is Famous," which he directed; and most notably Martin Scorsese's "After Hours," which Griffin Dunne also produced and for which he received a Golden Globe nomination.

One of Griffin Dunne's more recent directorial projects was the touching and poignant coming-of-age drama "Fierce People," starring Diane Lane and Donald Sutherland. He also co-starred in and produced "Game 6." Griffin Dunne's other producing credits include John Sayles' "Baby It's You" and Sidney Lumet's "Running On Empty," Luis Mandoki's "White Palace" and Lasse Hallström's "Once Around."

On television, Griffin Dunne received an Emmy nomination for a guest star appearance on the show "Frasier" and has been nominated for two CableACEs for his work on HBO and Showtime.






GRIFFIN DUNNE: FACTS

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Age: 54 years old
Birthday: June 8, 1955
Height: 5' 7"
Full Name / Real Name: Thomas Griffin Dunne
Birthplace: New York, NY

Wives:
Carey Lowell
Kate Forte
 
 
 
 
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