David Jason was apparently considered for Dunn's most famous role, that of Jones on the BBC series "Dad's Army" (1968).
Cousin of Gretchen Franklin
Had a hit with the song, "Grandad". It topped the British charts in the early 70s and was used in his TV show of the same name. The song remained on the charts for 28 weeks.
Has often played older people.
He was a POW in Austria for 4 years during WWII
He was awarded an O.B.E. (Officer of the Order of the British Empire) in 1975 for his services to drama.
His character in "Dad's Army" (1968), Corporal Jones was based on a real life character.
Was only about 50 when he was playing Corporal Jones who was meant to be in his 70s.