He is unforgettable!

A True Talent. That Michael Dunn

Thank you for this testament to the talents of Michael Dunn. What a tragedy that he died at such an early age (39)!

It's not just you. Michael Dunn's Dr. Loveless was one of the great screen villains.

I agree. No one could ever replace Michael Dunn. A marvelous actor, with a very high IQ and a wonderful voice.

I agree. To paraphrase Nero Caesar: "What a great artist the world has lost". RIP, Mr Dunn.

Dr. Loveless was the best villain on the show. Mr. Dunn was a great actor and he has been missed all these years!!!!

I always thought that Dr. Loveless was the best villain of this show. He was genuinely over-the-top crazy -- a dwarf with gigantic ambitions -- and he really hated James West. Not that I blame him: Loveless always had a beautiful companion -- who would fall for James West as soon as West entered the room. After having had his girl stolen by West a half dozen times, I'm surprised that Loveless didn't shoot West as soon as Loveless spotted him.

A spectacular character played by a superb actor. Also proof you shouldn't judge somebody by perceived limitations.

To you sir I say thank you Michael for all you gave me from time of child to adult I'm forever grateful ,you are a true giant among men and truly gifted enjoy life on the other side

Originally created by writer John Knubuehl and developed under producers Michael Garrison, Fred Freiberger, and Gene Coon, Dr. Loveless was one of the most fascinating heavies ever conceived. When you think of it, the part could only have been played by the great Michael Dunn, who gave it his own great talents, genius and charm. It was Dunn himself who gave the character his first name, "Miguelito" ("Little Michael").

With respect to Kenneth Branagh, here we have the one, only and original Dr. Loveless.

I think that Michael Dunn, as Dr Miguelito Loveless stands alone as the greatest villain of all times. So articulate, well spoken and ---- as he portrays, a mad scientist with West and Gordon --- who (by script) "disrupts his most inspired plans". It doesn't get any better. RIP, Mr Dunn. A devoted fan.

I certainly agree. You've said what I would have. Dr Loveless is my favorite villain. And, yes, he is possessed of grandeloquent language. That is not by "script". Upon reading his bio --- he was, in real life nothing short of a genius, with an IQ of over 140. I often ponder whether or not a "script-writer" wrote his scripts --- or was it he, with no need of a script-writer.? My favorite Wild Wild West series must always include Dr Loveless. IMO, it is he who is the "star" of the series.

TV today can't touch this.

He was awesome!

My favorite episodes are with Loveless..his reasoning to clone world leaders and make the world little people, and was serious had me crying laughing 🤣 I can and do comprehend this man's true genius 😌🥰 been watching this since a young teen in the 90's The master level of skill personified in acting of previous decades is so timeless and entertaining.. bless us whom know such..and thank you the original dr. Loveless Michael Dunn💖💎💋

An exceptional talent. Great villain.

Thanks for this great post!💗👏

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In spite of the fact that the first four (and best) black & white Loveless episodes hadn't been aired in decades, Mr. Dunn's exceptional genius still made such an indelible mark on the series that it seems impossible think of him not as a special guest star but as a regular. (This in spite of the fact that he only appeared only once in both the third and fourth seasons.) The viewer never looks down on Loveless in spite of his physical stature; indeed, we find ourselves looking up at him.

Michael Dunn and Ross martin, Bob Conrad gone but not forgotten, Dr. Loveless was very intelligent have gotten his college degree at the University of Michigan Ann Arbor. I wish the show was still on TV with all the actors and actresses still alive, TV was quality back in the day, now just filthy junk.

To paraphrase Nero Caesar: "What an artisit the world has lost". In Dunn, such articulation, command of the English language --- and what a beautiful voice. My favorite TV villain. Better than any other.

Dr. Loveless was deliciously evil with a great singing voice to boot. I'm only a foot and some inches taller than he was.

@raywode i think you summed it up, mr dunn was indeed an exceptional actor, IQ of near genius, he is greatly missed rip

Great villian. Great actor. Reminds me of actor Everett Sloan.

Wow, this is so literate. Several minutes in and, as yet, nothing's exploded, no breasts have popped out, no toilet jokes, no gay jokes, and no cars have jumped over other cars.

Loveless started out as one of the great anti-heroes (using evil actions for a great end) under Freiberger in his desire to re-claim his ancestoral land of California and remake it as a paradise for children. His genius rivals and even surpasses DaVinci. Upon the death of series creator Michael Garrison and under the tenure of the series' last and most prolific producer Bruce Lansbury, the concept of Loveless deteriorated into aobsessed vengeful villian in a Blofeld/ SPECTRE mode.

his last appearance on the show Fall 1968

Poor Loveless all he wanted was California back

Wish he'd have kept Antoinette. She was his singing partner.

Unfortunately, it became apparent that Bruce Lansbury did not understand the character and Loveless became an "interchangeable" villian with little difference from others. At least, that's how the character was eventually written. However, that is not how Mr. Dunn played it, keeping the same consistency of the character from first to last.

wow, it seems that you know Mr Dunn personally

He just wanted his family land back. Half of California. Not unreasonable.

Man Kenneth Branaugh while I do generally enjoy his acting, did such a disservice to this great character. (I blame the shitty script way more than him though.) Just imagine if Peter Dinklage was given his role in the movie instead. And I'm not just talking about keeping the character a dwarf, although I think they should have. No I'm taking about the great talent that Dinklage is. If he had played the movie Wild Wild West may have not been such a terrible movie. Also not gonna discount that a serious script rewrite was needed. No GODDAMN 80 ft spider for starters. Ridiculous.

I went to West funeral and there was no one there....he said he wanted to keep it a secret service