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Dominique Dunne

American actress (1959–1982)

  • Fame59.6
  • Momentum2.4
  • Wikipedia65.6K
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Lived 1959–1982, aged 23United States
United StatesUnited StatesActorsActor
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    27 languages
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  • Era
    1959–1982
    Aged 23
  • Known for
    Poltergeist
    1982
Summary
Updated 2026-08-28

Dominique Ellen Dunne was an American actress. She made her on-screen debut with the television film Diary of a Teenage Hitchhiker (1979) and played recurring roles in the drama series Family (1980) and the comedy series Breaking Away (1980–1981). Her breakthrough role was Dana Freeling in the blockbuster horror film Poltergeist (1982). Afterward, she headlined the Western film The Shadow Riders and guest-starred in one episode of the crime series CHiPs.

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59.6
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Momentum2.4
Historical23.6
Source confidence65.0
Completeness75.0
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