Phil Dunham
Biography
Phil Dunham was an actor and screenwriter who was born in London, England, on April 23, 1885. He died on September 5, 1972, in Los Angeles, California. Throughout his career, Dunham worked in various capacities including as a writer, scenario writer, and contributor to original stories and dialogue. His filmography includes credits such as I'll Name the Murderer, Feud of the West, Special Agent K-7, Singin' in the Rain, Tell Your Children, The Bad and the Beautiful, Act of Violence, Annie Get Your Gun, Undercurrent, The Lucky Texan, and Scratch-As-Catch-Can. Sources identify him as an American actor and screenwriter with 136 known credits. He was also known by the name Philip Gray Du.
Career overview
Phil Dunham was an actor and screenwriter who was born in London, England, on April 23, 1885. Throughout his career, he was credited for his work in various roles, including acting, scenario writing, screenplay, story, and dialogue. Over the course of his professional life, he accumulated 136 known credits. He was also known by the name Philip Gray Du.
His filmography includes a wide range of projects. As an actor, he is noted for his appearances in the 1936 films I'll Name the Murderer, Feud of the West, and Special Agent K-7. His broader body of work as a writer and contributor includes titles such as Singin' in the Rain, Tell Your Children, The Bad and the Beautiful, Act of Violence, Annie Get Your Gun, Undercurrent, The Lucky Texan, and Scratch-As-Catch-Can.
Dunham passed away on September 5, 1972, in Los Angeles, California, at the age of 87. While some sources identify him as an American actor and screenwriter, others specify his place of birth as London, England. He remains recognized for his extensive contributions to the film industry across multiple creative capacities.
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144 titles- Singin' in the Rain (1952) as Audience Member (uncredited)
- The Bad and the Beautiful (1952) as Pawnbroker (uncredited)
- Annie Get Your Gun (1950) as Cynical Man (uncredited)
- Act of Violence (1949) as Convention Party Drunk (uncredited)
- The Judge Steps Out (1947) as Man (uncredited)
- The Hucksters (1947) as Man in Elevator (uncredited)
- California (1947) as Barber (uncredited)
- High Wall (1947)
- High Barbaree (1947) as Vendor (uncredited)
- Undercurrent (1946) as Elevator Operator (uncredited)
- Swing, Cowboy, Swing (1946) as Fargo Agent
- Sudan (1945) as Man (uncredited)
- Code of the Outlaw (1942) as Boyle
- Framing Father (1942) as Wilkins
- Thundering Hoofs (1942) as Clem (uncredited)
- West of Pinto Basin (1940) as Bank Cashier Summers
- Ridin' the Trail (1940) Story
- Ridin' the Trail (1940) Screenplay
- One Big Mistake (1940) Writer
- Our Leading Citizen (1939) as Janitor
- $1,000 a Touchdown (1939) as McGlen's Second Boy (uncredited)
- Let Us Live (1939) as Nervous Juror (uncredited)
- Code of the Fearless (1939) as Doctor
- Bridal Suite (1939) as Passenger Asked for Match
- Two Gun Troubador (1939) Story
- Two Gun Troubador (1939) Screenplay
- Westbound Stage (1939) as Jefferson Wells - Attorney
- Tell Your Children (1938) as Juror (uncredited)
- The Duke Is Tops (1938) Writer
- Sunset Murder Case (1938) as Nightclub Patron (Uncredited)
- Starlight Over Texas (1938) as Drummer Thrown Out of Saloon
- Gang Smashers (1938) Screenplay
- Life Goes On (1938) Screenplay
- Life Goes On (1938) Story
- Trailing Trouble (1937) as Homesteader
- Navy Spy (1937) as Dr. Matthews
- Special Agent K-7 (1936) Screenplay
- Cavalcade of the West (1936) as St. Joseph Reporter
- Two Minutes to Play (1936) as Pericles Panopulous
- Fury Below (1936) as Cole, Sr.
- Fury Below (1936) Screenplay
- Feud of the West (1936) Screenplay
- I'll Name the Murderer (1936) as Ed, Newspaper Editor (Uncredited)
- I'll Name the Murderer (1936) Original Story
- I'll Name the Murderer (1936) Screenplay
- Big Brown Eyes (1936) as Barber (Uncredited)
- Romance Rides the Range (1936) as Doctor
- Stormy Trails (1936) Screenplay
- Ghost Town (1936) as Abe Rankin
- Gun Grit (1936) as Henchman Louie
- The Idaho Kid (1936) as Tumblebug Jones
- The Reckless Way (1936)
- The Reckless Way (1936) Writer
- Hair-Trigger Casey (1936) as Abner
- Aces Wild (1936) as Mr. Anson
- Wild Mustang (1935) as Cashier Peterson
- Bachelor Bait (1934) as Wilson (uncredited)
- Down to Their Last Yacht (1934) as Mr. Weems (uncredited)
- The Lucky Texan (1934) as Judge McGill (uncredited)
- My Grandfather's Clock (1934) as Night Club Reveller (uncredited)
- Whirlpool (1934) as John (uncredited)
- Perfectly Mismated (1934)
- Everything's Ducky (1934) as Party Guest
- Saturday's Millions (1933) as Old Grad
- Hold Your Temper (1933)
- Rainbow Ranch (1933) as Wilber Hall (uncredited)
- Rainbow Ranch (1933) Dialogue
- The Fighting Parson (1933) as George Larkin
- The Fugitive (1933) as Cookie
- Tom Brown of Culver (1932) as Counterman
- A Slip at the Switch (1932) as Train Dispatcher
- Jitters the Butler (1932) as Mr. Yeasel
- Scratch-As-Catch-Can (1931)
- The Nevada Buckaroo (1931) as Frenchy, the barber
- Moonlight and Monkey Business (1930) as Mr. Fair
- Montana Moon (1930) as Railroad Ticket Clerk (uncredited)
- Calford in the Movies (1928) Scenario Writer
- The Junior Year (1928) Scenario Writer
- Calford vs. Redskins (1928) Scenario Writer
- Paddling Co-Eds (1928) Scenario Writer
- Calford on Horseback (1928) Scenario Writer
- Kicking Through (1928) Scenario Writer
- The Bookworm Hero (1928) Scenario Writer
- The Winning Goal (1928) Scenario Writer
- Dear Old Calford (1928) Scenario Writer
- Fighting for Victory (1928) Scenario Writer
- Jungle Heat (1927)
- The Dazzling Co-Eds (1927) Scenario Writer
- Hot Lightning (1927) as The Reformer
- Breaking Records (1927) Scenario Writer
- The Movie Hound (1927)
- Crimson Colors (1927) Scenario Writer
- High Sea Blues (1927)
- Eats for Two (1927) as 1st Husband
- A Fighting Finish (1927) Scenario Writer
- Running Wild (1927) Scenario Writer
- Around the Bases (1927) Scenario Writer
- Fighting Spirit (1927) Scenario Writer
- The Winning Punch (1927) Scenario Writer
- Samson at Calford (1927) Scenario Writer
- Honest Injun (1926)
- Quick Service (1926)
- The Tin Ghost (1926)
- Skybound (1926) as The Hypnotist
- Who Hit Me? (1926) as Phil
- His Off Day (1926) as Phil
- Creeps (1926) as Phil
- The Radio Bug (1926) as Horace Wimpus
- Fair Warning (1925)
- Scrambled Eggs (1925) as Phil Shill
- Who's Which? (1925)
- The Dangerous Maid (1923) as Pvt. Stich
- Alias Julius Caesar (1922) as Billy's Valet
- The Deuce of Spades (1922) as Edwin Dobbs (as Phillip Dunham)
- Two Minutes to Go (1921) as Professor of Spanish
- A Game Lady (1921) as 2nd Game Hunter
- The Kick in High Life (1920)
- The Punch of the Irish (1920) as 2nd Suitor
- A Convict’s Happy Bride (1920)
- All Jazzed Up (1919) as Wilbur the Waiter
- Playthings (1918) as Jerry Thompson
- The Romance of Tarzan (1918) as Englishman
- Gertie's Gasoline Glide (1916) as Phil
- Pirates of the Air (1916)
- Regeneration (1914)
- The Mountaineer (1914) as The Artist
- Passing of the Beast (1914)
- The Heart of the Hills (1914) as Dave's Brother
- The Intruder (1914)
- The Countess Betty's Mine (1914)
- The Voice of the Viola (1914)
- Love's Western Flight (1914)
- The Quack (1914)
- The Skeleton (1914)
- 'Cross the Mexican Line (1914)
- The Den of Thieves (1914)
- The Greater Devotion (1914)
- Women and Roses (1914)
- A Gypsy Romance (1914)
- The Man Within (1914)
- Cupid Incognito (1914)
- Retribution (1913)
- The Lightning Bolt (1913)
- A Hopi Legend (1913)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Phil Dunham best known for?
Phil Dunham is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Singin' in the Rain (1952), The Bad and the Beautiful (1952), Annie Get Your Gun (1950), Code of the Outlaw (1942).
When and where was Phil Dunham born?
Phil Dunham was born on April 21, 1885 in London, England, UK. They passed away on September 5, 1972.
How many credits does Phil Dunham have?
Phil Dunham has accumulated over 144 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1920 to 1952.
What is Phil Dunham's background in cinema and television?
Phil Dunham was an actor and screenwriter who was born in London, England, on April 23, 1885. He died on September 5, 1972, in Los Angeles, California. Throughout his career, Dunham worked in various capacities including as a writer, scenario writer, and contributor to original stories and dialogue. His filmography inc...
Phil Dunham by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Code of the Outlaw (1942) as Boyle — aged about 57
- Singin' in the Rain (1952) as Audience Member (uncredited) — aged about 67
- The Bad and the Beautiful (1952) as Pawnbroker (uncredited) — aged about 67
- Annie Get Your Gun (1950) as Cynical Man (uncredited) — aged about 65
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