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Diana Lynn
American actress (1926–1971)
Diana Lynn | |
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Lynn in 1952 | |
| Born | Dolores Eartha Loehr (1926-07-05)July 5, 1926 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Died | December 18, 1971(1971-12-18) (aged 45) New York City, U.S. |
| Resting place | Church of Heavenly Rest, New York |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1939–1971 |
| Spouse(s) | John C. Lindsey (1948–1953) (divorced) Mortimer Hall (1956–1971; her death) |
| Children | 4, including Dolly Hall[1] |
| Awards | Hollywood Walk of Fame |
Diana Marie Lynn (born Dolores Eartha Loehr, July 5, 1926[2] – December 18, 1971) was an American actress. She built her career by starring in Paramount Pictures films and various television series during the 1940s and 1950s. Two stars on Hollywood Walk of Fame are dedicated to her name.
Early years
Lynn was born in Los Angeles, California. Her father, Louis Loehr, was an oil supply executive, and her mother, Martha Loehr, was a concert pianist.[3] Lynn was considered a child prodigy.[4] She beg
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Diana Lynn
Diana Lynn | |
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| Born | Dolores Marie Loehr (1926-07-05)July 5, 1926 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Died | December 18, 1971(1971-12-18) (aged 45) New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Cause of death | stroke |
| Resting place | Church of Heavenly Rest, New York |
| Nationality | American |
| Years active | 1939-1970 |
| Spouse(s) | John C. Lindsey (1948–1953) (divorced) Mortimer Hall (1956–1971) (her death) 4 children |
| Children | Matthew (b. 1958) Dolly Hall (1960) Mary (b. 1962) Margaret (b. 1964)[1] |
Diana Lynn (July 5, 1926 – December 18, 1971) was an Americanactress of the stage, cinema and television.
Early years
[change | change source]Lynn was born Dolores Marie Loehr on July 5, 1926,[2] in Los Angeles, California. Her father, Louis Loehr, was an oil supply executive. Her mother, Martha Loehr, was a concert pianist. She was considered a child prodigy.[3] She began taking piano lessons when she was 4 years old, and by the age of 12, she played with the Los Angeles Junior Symphony Orchestra.
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Archives West Finding Aid
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Lynn, Diana
- Title
- Diana Lynn papers
- Dates
- 1900-1971 (inclusive)
Date of CollectionDate of Collection
- Quantity
- 6.37 cubic ft. (7 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 12831
- Summary
- Diana Lynn was an actress in Hollywood, TV, and on Broadway and a child prodigy pianist. Collection contains scrapbooks, photographs, correspondence, newspaper clippings, and publications related to Diana Lynn's career and life.
- Repository
- American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming
American Heritage Center
University of Wyoming
1000 E. University Ave.
Dept. 3924
Laramie, WY
82071
Telephone: 3077663756
ahcref@uwyo.edu - Access Restrictions
There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.
- Languages
- English
Historical NoteReturn to Top
Diana Lynn was born Dolores Eartha Loehr on July 5, 1926. Her father, Louis Loehr, was an oil supply executive and her mother, Martha Eartha Loehr, was a concert pianist and piano teacher. Lynn learned to play the piano at
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