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Diana Lynn

American actress (1926–1971)

Diana Lynn

Lynn in 1952

Born

Dolores Eartha Loehr


(1926-07-05)July 5, 1926

Los Angeles, California, U.S.

DiedDecember 18, 1971(1971-12-18) (aged 45)

New York City, U.S.

Resting placeChurch of Heavenly Rest, New York
OccupationActress
Years active1939–1971
Spouse(s)John C. Lindsey (1948–1953) (divorced)
Mortimer Hall (1956–1971; her death)
Children4, including Dolly Hall[1]
AwardsHollywood 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

Diana Lynn

Diana Lynn

Born

Dolores Marie Loehr


(1926-07-05)July 5, 1926

Los Angeles, California, U.S.

DiedDecember 18, 1971(1971-12-18) (aged 45)

New York City, New York, U.S.

Cause of deathstroke
Resting placeChurch of Heavenly Rest, New York
NationalityAmerican
Years active1939-1970
Spouse(s)John C. Lindsey (1948–1953) (divorced)
Mortimer Hall (1956–1971) (her death) 4 children
ChildrenMatthew (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

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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.

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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