Gained prominence at the age of 18 at the Copacabana in New York City, when her two-minute flamenco dance "brought fierce applause" from the audience.
During the Vietnam War, Dunn traveled in a troupe led by Hope to entertain military personnel.
Actress. model and dancer (tap and ballet), born Elaine Dombcik in Cleveland, Ohio, to Samuel (a commercial artist) and Goldie Dombcik. She performed on Broadway and in clubs in Las Vegas. Screen-tested by Paramount in May 1952.
Took voice lessons to correct a speech impediment that she had as a child.