Lynn Ahrens
Lynn Ahrens

Lynn Ahrens

Born: October 1, 1948 (77 years)
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.

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Movies as Actor (5)
Lynn Ahrens: A Lyric Life

Lynn Ahrens: A Lyric Life

as Host

Dec 18, 2020

Every Act of Life

Every Act of Life

as Self

Apr 23, 2018

Schoolhouse Rock: Science (Classroom Edition)

Schoolhouse Rock: Science (Classroom Edition)

Apr 1, 2008

Creating Ragtime

Creating Ragtime

as Self

Jan 21, 1998

Schoolhouse Rock Science Rock

Schoolhouse Rock Science Rock

as singer

Jan 1, 1978

TV Shows as Actor (1)
Schoolhouse Rock!

Schoolhouse Rock!

as Performer

Jan 6, 1973

Movies as Crew (16)
Little Dancer: A Musical in Concert

Little Dancer: A Musical in Concert

Book, Lyricist, Music

Jul 27, 2025

Ragtime, The Musical: All-Star Reunion Concert

Ragtime, The Musical: All-Star Reunion Concert

Lyricist

Mar 13, 2024

Ragtime: The Symphonic Concert

Ragtime: The Symphonic Concert

Songs

May 12, 2023

Anastasia

Anastasia

Lyricist

Feb 11, 2021

Lynn Ahrens: A Lyric Life

Lynn Ahrens: A Lyric Life

Writer

Dec 18, 2020

Lucky Stiff

Lucky Stiff

Lyricist

Oct 8, 2014

A Christmas Carol

A Christmas Carol

Writer, Teleplay

Nov 28, 2004

Ragtime

Ragtime

Lyricist

Dec 20, 2002

Bartok the Magnificent

Bartok the Magnificent

Songs

Sep 7, 1999

Anastasia

Anastasia

Songs

Nov 20, 1997

Captain Kangaroo: Tales From Mother Goose and the World of Make Believe

Captain Kangaroo: Tales From Mother Goose and the World of Make Believe

Songs

Jan 1, 1985

Amy and the Angel

Amy and the Angel

Music

Sep 22, 1982

Starstruck

Starstruck

Music

Oct 14, 1981

Schoolhouse Rock America Rock

Schoolhouse Rock America Rock

Musician

Jan 1, 1975

Schoolhouse Rock Grammar Rock

Schoolhouse Rock Grammar Rock

Musician

Jan 1, 1973

Once on This Island

Once on This Island

Theatre Play, Musical, Songs, Lyricist

TV Shows as Crew (2)
Schoolhouse Rock!

Schoolhouse Rock!

Writer

Jan 6, 1973

Dear Alex and Annie

Dear Alex and Annie

Creator

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