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Born and raised in Santa Monica, California, she made her on-screen debut with the television film Diary of a Teenage Hitchhiker (1979), and thereafter played the recurring roles of Erica on the drama series Family (1980), and Paulina Bornstein on the comedy series Breaking Away (1980–1981).
Aug 25, 2021 · Actress Dominique Dunne was a rising star in Hollywood, enjoying the success of her first feature film, the supernatural thriller "Poltergeist" (1982). Prior to her film debut, the promising 22-year-old performer appeared on such TV shows as "Fame" and "Lou Grant" (via IMDb ).
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Dominique Dunne. Actress: Poltergeist. Dominique Ellen Dunne was born in Santa Monica, California, the daughter of Ellen Beatriz Griffin Dunne and Dominick Dunne, a producer, actor, and writer.
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Dec 22, 2021 · On October 30, 1982, "Poltergeist" star Dominique Ellen Dunne was strangled by her ex-boyfriend John Thomas Sweeney at her California home. She was a promising horror actress — then she was brutally murdered in real life by her ex-boyfriend.
The strangulation death of Dominique Dunne was voluntary manslaughter, and the earlier choking a misdemeanor assault. There was a gasp of disbelief in the courtroom.
Jun 1, 2024 · Actor, director and producer Griffin Dunne reflects on his star-studded childhood, and the tragic murder of his sister, 'Poltergeist' actress Dominique, in his new memoir 'The Friday Afternoon...
Nov 5, 1982 · Dominique Dunne, a 22-year-old actress who made her movie debut in ''Poltergiest,'' died today without regaining consciousness after being choked by an assailant five days ago.
