Lynn Ahrens
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- October 1, 1948
- Birthplace
- 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 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
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Lynn Ahrens: A Lyric Life 2020
as Host, Writer
Every Act of Life 2018
as Self
Schoolhouse Rock: Science (Classroom Edition) 2008
Actor
Creating Ragtime 1998
as Self
Schoolhouse Rock Science Rock 1978
as singer
Little Dancer: A Musical in Concert 2025
Book, Lyricist, Music
Ragtime, The Musical: All-Star Reunion Concert 2024
Lyricist
Ragtime: The Symphonic Concert 2023
Songs
Anastasia 2021
Lyricist
Lucky Stiff 2014
Lyricist
A Christmas Carol 2004
Writer, Teleplay
Ragtime 2002
Lyricist
Bartok the Magnificent 1999
Songs
Anastasia 1997
Songs
Captain Kangaroo: Tales From Mother Goose and the World of Make Believe 1985
Songs
Amy and the Angel 1982
Music
Starstruck 1981
Music
Schoolhouse Rock America Rock 1975
Musician
Schoolhouse Rock Grammar Rock 1973
Musician
Credits from TMDB.