Michael Dunn - Actor Profile

Michael Dunn

Acting
Freshness: Jan 21, 2026
17Total Films
7.5 Highest Rated
Born: Oct 20, 1934
Birth Place: Shattuck, Oklahoma, USA

About Michael Dunn

Michael Dunn (born Gary Neil Miller, October 20, 1934 – August 30, 1973) was an American actor and singer. He inspired a number of actors significantly smaller and shorter (those with dwarfism) than most people, including Zelda Rubinstein, Eric The Actor, Mark Povinelli, and Ricardo Gil.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Michael Dunn reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 17 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Michael Dunn's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 24% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Michael Dunn remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Fight for Rome II - The Betrayal, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Michael Dunn Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Michael Dunn's career based on audience ratings.

★7.5
The Fight for Rome II - The Betrayal (1969) movie poster
★7.5

The Fight for Rome II - The Betrayal: The devious general Cethegus plays the Byzantine and Gothic forces against each other for his own gain.

The Fight for Rome II - The Betrayal

1969•Drama
★6.7
Goodnight, My Love (1972) movie poster
★6.7

Goodnight, My Love: Gruff gumshoe Francis Hogan is hired by a mysterious woman to find her boyfriend who has gone missing. With his perpetua

Goodnight, My Love

1972•TV Movie
★6.6
Ship of Fools (1965) movie poster
★6.6

Ship of Fools: Passengers on a ship traveling from Mexico to Europe in the 1930s represent society at large in that era. The crew is Ge

Ship of Fools

1965•Drama
★6.6
No Way to Treat a Lady (1968) movie poster
★6.6

No Way to Treat a Lady: Christopher Gill is a psychotic killer who uses various disguises to trick and strangle his victims. Moe Brummel is a si

No Way to Treat a Lady

1968•Comedy
★6.1
Madigan (1968) movie poster
★6.1

Madigan: NYPD detectives Bonaro and Madigan lose their guns to fugitive Barney Benesch. As compensation, they are given a weekend

Madigan

1968•Crime

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Michael Dunn.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2008 Man in the Mirror Apple Joe Average Similar →
1974 The Abdication The Dwarf Flop Similar →
1974 House of the Damned Bodo Flop Similar →
1974 The Mutations Burns Flop Similar →
1974 Frankenstein's Castle of Freaks Genz Flop Similar →
1973 The Werewolf of Washington Dr. Kiss Flop Similar →
1972 Goodnight, My Love Arthur Boyle Hit Similar →
1971 Too Small My Friend Tiky Edriss Average Similar →
1971 Murders in the Rue Morgue Pierre Triboulet Flop Similar →
1969 Justine Mnemjian Flop Similar →
1969 The Fight for Rome II - The Betrayal Narses Super Hit Similar →
1968 The Fight for Rome Narses Flop Similar →
1968 Boom! Rudi Average Similar →
1968 Madigan Midget Castiglione Average Similar →
1968 No Way to Treat a Lady Mr. Kupperman Hit Similar →
1966 You're a Big Boy Now Richard Mudd Average Similar →
1965 Ship of Fools Glocken Hit Similar →

Michael Dunn - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Michael Dunn?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Michael Dunn is "The Fight for Rome II - The Betrayal" with a rating of 7.5/10.

How many movies has Michael Dunn acted in?

Michael Dunn has been featured in at least 17 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Michael Dunn?

Other notable films include "Goodnight, My Love", "Ship of Fools", and "No Way to Treat a Lady".