Dominick Dunne

Dominick John Dunne (October 29, 1925 – August 26, 2009) was an American activist, journalist, writer, and actor. He talked about crimes, scandals, or mysteries in his books or his own television show Dominick Dunne's Power, Privilege, and Justice. 

Biography
Early and personal life
Dunne was born on October 29, 1925 in Hartford, Connecticut. He studied at Kingswood School, Canterbury School, and Williams College. His brother was writer John Gregory Dunne (1932-2003).  

Dunne was married to Ellen Beatriz Griffin from 1954 until they divorced in 1965. Dunne had two sons, actor Griffin (born 1955) and Alexander (born 1957). His daughter was actress Dominique Dunne (1959-1982).     

Death
Dunne died on August 26, 2009 in Manhattan, New York from bladder cancer, aged 83.Dominick Dunne, Chronicler of Crime, Dies at 83, The New York Times, August 26, 2009

Movies
The Boys in the Band
The Panic in Needle Park
Play It as It Lays
Ash Wednesday
Dominick Dunne's Power, Privilege, and Justice

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