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Acting
Lynn Ahrens
Biography
Lynn wrote and sang some of Schoolhouse Rock's most recognizable tunes including Interplanet Janet, The Great American Melting Pot, and A Noun is a Person, Place, or Thing. She was discovered by producer George Newall who heard her strumming and asked her to try writing a song for the series. "The Preamble" was a hit and Lynn wrote more songs for Schoolhouse Rock. This led to her getting more jobs as a freelance composer and singer which really launched her career and eventually included award-winning work for Broadway and movies.
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Birthday
October 1, 1948
Age
77 years old
Place of Birth
New York City, New York, USA
Popularity Score
0.5
Filmography
Little Dancer: A Musical in Concert
Book
2025Movie
Little Dancer: A Musical in Concert
Lyricist
2025Movie
Little Dancer: A Musical in Concert
Music
2025Movie
Ragtime, The Musical: All-Star Reunion Concert
Lyricist
2024Movie
Ragtime: The Symphonic Concert
Songs
2023Movie
Anastasia
Lyricist
2021Movie
Lynn Ahrens: A Lyric Life
Host
2020Movie
Lynn Ahrens: A Lyric Life
Writer
2020Movie
Every Act of Life
Self
2018Movie
Lucky Stiff
Lyricist
2014Movie
Schoolhouse Rock: Science (Classroom Edition)
2008Movie
A Christmas Carol
Writer
2004Movie
A Christmas Carol
Teleplay
2004Movie
Ragtime
Lyricist
2002Movie
Bartok the Magnificent
Songs
1999Movie
Creating Ragtime
Self
1998Movie
Anastasia
Songs
1997Movie
Captain Kangaroo: Tales From Mother Goose and the World of Make Believe
Songs
1985Movie
Amy and the Angel
Music
1982Movie
Starstruck
Music
1981Movie
Schoolhouse Rock Science Rock
singer
1978Movie
Schoolhouse Rock America Rock
Musician
1975Movie
Schoolhouse Rock!
1973TV
Schoolhouse Rock Grammar Rock
Musician
1973Movie
Schoolhouse Rock!
Writer
1973TV
Once on This Island
Theatre Play
—Movie
Once on This Island
Songs
—Movie
Once on This Island
Musical
—Movie
Once on This Island
Lyricist
—Movie
Dear Alex and Annie
Creator
—TV