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Lynn Ahrens

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Lynn Ahrens

Known For

Acting

Gender

Female

Birthday

Oct 1, 1948 (78 years old)

Place of Birth

New York City, New York, USA

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.

Known For

Acting
2020Lynn Ahrens: A Lyric LifeHost
2018Every Act of LifeSelf
2008Schoolhouse Rock: Science (Classroom Edition)
1998Creating RagtimeSelf
1978Schoolhouse Rock Science Rocksinger
1973Schoolhouse Rock!
1973Schoolhouse Rock!Performer
Writing
2025Little Dancer: A Musical in ConcertBook
2025Little Dancer: A Musical in ConcertLyricist
2024Ragtime Reunion ConcertLyricist
2021AnastasiaLyricist
2020Lynn Ahrens: A Lyric LifeWriter
2014Lucky StiffLyricist
2004A Christmas CarolWriter
2004A Christmas CarolTeleplay
2002RagtimeLyricist
1973Schoolhouse Rock!Writer
-Once on This IslandTheatre Play
-Once on This IslandMusical
-Once on This IslandLyricist