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Lynn Ahrens

Lynn Ahrens

WriterSoundActor Oct 1 (age 77) New York City, New York, USA 1973–2026 (53 year career)
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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-w…

Known For

Anastasia
Film

Anastasia

Songs
Bartok the Magnificent
Film

Bartok the Magnificent

Songs
Schoolhouse Rock!
Film

Schoolhouse Rock!

7.5 1973
A Christmas Carol
Film

A Christmas Carol

Teleplay
Every Act of Life
Film

Every Act of Life

Self
Lucky Stiff
Film

Lucky Stiff

Lyricist
Schoolhouse Rock: Science (Classroom Edition)
Film

Schoolhouse Rock: Science (Classroom Edition)

7.0 2008
Amy and the Angel
Film

Amy and the Angel

Music

Filmography