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Donnie Dunagan
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An American with a singular footnote in film history, Donnie Dunagan is best known as the voice of the young Bambi in Disney's animated classic 'Bambi' (1942), which he recorded as a child. He appeared in a handful of films including 'Son of Frankenstein' (1939) before leaving Hollywood entirely to become a highly decorated U.S. Marine officer, keeping his childhood fame secret for decades. Texas-born, Dunagan is remembered less for a long career than for lending his voice to one of animation's most enduring characters.
Donnie Dunagan
Turns 92 today
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An American with a singular footnote in film history, Donnie Dunagan is best known as the voice of the young Bambi in Disney's animated classic 'Bambi' (1942), which he recorded as a child. He appeared in a handful of films including 'Son of Frankenstein' (1939) before leaving Hollywood entirely to become a highly decorated U.S. Marine officer, keeping his childhood fame secret for decades. Texas-born, Dunagan is remembered less for a long career than for lending his voice to one of animation's most enduring characters.
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How old is Donnie Dunagan and where are they from?
Donnie Dunagan is 92 years old, born on August 16, 1934 in San Antonio, Texas, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Donnie Dunagan?
Donnie Dunagan is best known for roles in Bambi, Son of Frankenstein, Tower of London.
How many movies has Donnie Dunagan been in?
Over a 88-year career (since 1938), Donnie Dunagan has appeared in 6 movies and 0 TV shows.
What was Donnie Dunagan's first movie?
The career of Donnie Dunagan began with Mother Carey's Chickens (1938).
What is Donnie Dunagan's most recent movie or series?
Donnie Dunagan's most recent release is Boris Karloff: The Rest of the Story, which premiered on October 18, 2022.
Donnie Dunagan
1934-08-16 · San Antonio, Texas, USA
Donald "Donnie" Roan Dunagan (born August 16, 1934) is a semi-retired American former child actor and United States Marine Corps drill instructor. He was a voice actor in the Bambi film, providing the voice of Young Bambi. A 28-page interview, his first after decades as a "lost Hollywood player," can be found in the book "Earth vs. the Sci-Fi Filmmakers" (Jefferson NC: McFarland & Co., 2006) by Tom Weaver.Donnie Dunagan, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia