Jimmy Dunne (songwriter)

Songwriter, TV and film composer

What is Jimmy Dunne (songwriter) known for?

Jimmy Dunne, a proud alum of Lyons Township High School, is a renowned American songwriter, recording artist, composer, film and television producer, and entrepreneur. Born in Oak Park, Illinois, he was the second of seven children and balanced his talents in tennis and writing while at school. Dunne's music career took off from his college days itself, playing concerts throughout the Midwest and recording his second instrumental album, 'Me and My Song.'

His songs have had a colossal impact, recorded on 27,000,000 records worldwide and featuring in over 1,400 television episodes and film scores. Among his notable accomplishments, he penned "Nobody Loves Me Like You Do," which won the National Association of Recording Merchandisers' "Best Record of the Year" and was popularly recorded by artists such as Whitney Houston, Jermaine Jackson, Anne Murray, and Dave Loggins.

Beyond his successful music career, Dunne made noteworthy strides into the film and television industry. He made his breakthrough by landing a job with 'Happy Days' and quickly climbed up the ladder to become Paramount's youngest producer. He wrote some of the series' most memorable episodes and later authored the spin-off show 'Joanie Loves Chachi.' His talent shone in several hit series and films like 'Dynasty,' 'As the World Turns,' 'Guiding Light,' 'Santa Barbara,' 'Happy Days,' 'Pretty Woman,' and 'Hotel,' among others. As an accomplished screenwriter, Jimmy holds credits for numerous feature films associated with Universal Studios, Disney/Touchstone, Columbia Pictures, Kings Road Films, and HBO.

Dunne's prolific music career extended to the point where he was not just playing and writing music, but also scoring for several films and shows. Notable among these are 'Happy Days,' 'Joanie Loves Chachi,' 'As the World Turns,' 'ABC Wide World of Sports,' 'NBC Sports,' and the official songs of the Olympic Games, to name a few. It's apparent that Jimmy Dunne's talents have left an indelible mark both in the music industry and the world of television and film.