Donald Dunn was an American actor, well-known for his roles in The Blues Brothers, Blues Brothers 2000, and Rush Hour. Born on November 24, 1941, in Memphis, Tennessee, he made significant contributions to film and music before his passing in 2012.
Personal and Family Life
Donald Dunn was married to June and they had three children together. He was affectionately nicknamed “Duck.” He enjoyed a successful career not only in acting but also in music, playing bass guitar and being part of the famous band Booker T. & the MG’s.
Death and Legacy
Dunn passed away on May 13, 2012, in Tokyo, Japan, under undisclosed circumstances. His legacy continues through his memorable performances and the impact he had on both the film and music industries. He is remembered as a talented artist who brought joy to many through his work.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| The Blues Brothers | 1980-06-16 | Donald ‘Duck’ Dunn |
| Blues Brothers 2000 | 1998-02-05 | Donald ‘Duck’ Dunn |
| Shake! Otis at Monterey | 1987-10-16 | Self – Booker T. & the MG’s |
| The Blues Brothers Live at Winterland | 1978-12-31 | |
| Saturday Night Live: The Best of John Belushi | 2005-08-06 | Self – Blues Brothers Band (archive footage) (uncredited) |
| Saturday Night Live: The Best of Dan Aykroyd | 2005-09-06 | Blues Brothers Band |
| The Best of the Blues Brothers | 1994-07-26 | Himself (archive footage) |
| Neil Young: Red Rocks Live | 2000-12-05 | Himself |
| The Stories Behind the Making of ‘The Blues Brothers’ | 1998-09-08 | Self |
| Eric Clapton: Live Now | 1985-05-01 | |
| The Best of John Belushi | 1985-08-03 | Various characters |
| Stax/Volt Revue Live In Norway 1967 | 2007-10-01 | |
| The Soul of Stax | 1994-01-01 | |
| Monterey Pop | 1968-12-26 | Self – Booker T. & the MG’s (uncredited) |
| Saturday Night Live | 1975-10-11 | Self – Musical Guest |