Lynn Ahrens

Personal Info

Known For Actor

Gender Female

Birthday 1948-10-01 (76 years old)

Place of Birth New York, New York, USA

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.

Known For

Writer

Once on This Island

as Theatre Play

2024
2021
Anastasia

as Lyricist

2014
Lucky Stiff

as Lyricist

2004
2004
A Christmas Carol

as Teleplay

2002
Ragtime

as Lyricist

1973

Creator