Michael Dunn - Norman, OK
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N 35° 17.483 W 097° 24.409
14S E 644869 N 3906520
Oklahoma native and famous actor Michael Dunn. Played the roles of Mr. Big on the Get Smart T.V. series and of Dr. Loveless on The Wild Wild West.
Waymark Code: WM86CG
Location: Oklahoma, United States
Date Posted: 02/06/2010
Views: 22
Michael Dunn only grew to be 3 ft. 10 in. tall, but his physical limitations did not keep him from being hugely successful in many areas of his life. In addition to a genius I.Q., he partipated in numerous sports in school, was a talented musician, and a famous actor.
Two of his well-known roles were of Mr. Big in the Get Smart T.V. series, and a role in The Wild Wild West as the evil Dr. Loveless. Michael received an Oscar nomination for his role as narrator in Ship of Fools. He was born in Oklahoma but died in London. At first he was buried in Ft. Lauderdale, but relatives later moved him back to Oklahoma so they could visit his grave and maintain it.
Fore more information about this amazing man, check out the IMDb biography:
Description: Michael Dunn: famous actor, most notably for his roles as Mr. Big in the Get Smart T.V. series, and Dr. Loveless in The Wild Wild West.
Date of birth: 10/20/1934
Date of death: 08/30/1973
Area of notoriety: Entertainment
Marker Type: Horizontal Marker
Setting: Outdoor
Visiting Hours/Restrictions: Dawn to Dusk
Fee required?: No
Web site: [Web Link]
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