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Lynn Ahrens
New York City, New York, USA
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 wa…
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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.
Filmography
Movies and shows, newest first
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2025
Little Dancer: A Musical in Concert
Movie Book
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2024
Ragtime, The Musical: All-Star Reunion Concert
Movie Lyricist
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2023
Ragtime: The Symphonic Concert
Movie Songs
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2021
Anastasia
Movie Lyricist
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2020
Lynn Ahrens: A Lyric Life
Movie Host
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2018
Every Act of Life
Movie Self
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2014
Lucky Stiff
Movie Lyricist
- 2008
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2004
A Christmas Carol
Movie Writer
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2002
Ragtime
Movie Lyricist
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1999
Bartok the Magnificent
Movie Songs
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1998
Creating Ragtime
Movie Self
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1997
Anastasia
Movie Songs
- 1985
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1982
Amy and the Angel
Movie Music
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1981
Starstruck
Movie Music
More credits
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1978
Schoolhouse Rock Science Rock
Movie singer
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1975
Schoolhouse Rock America Rock
Movie Musician
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1973
Schoolhouse Rock!
TV show
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1973
Schoolhouse Rock Grammar Rock
Movie Musician
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Once on This Island
Movie Musical
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Dear Alex and Annie
TV show Creator
