About Eleanor Lynn
Lived 1916 – 1996 (aged 80). Eleanor Lynn was an American actor, stage actor, film actor and actress.
Eleanor Lynn (October 29, 1916 – December 26, 1996) was an American actress who was known for both movies and theater. Her films include The Magician's Daughter, Fugitives for a Night (1938) and As Husbands Go (1933). She left Hollywood to star in the Broadway production of the Clifford Odets play Rocket to the Moon (1938), as a member of the Group Theatre in New York City.
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Who was Eleanor Lynn?
American actor and stage actor (1916-1996)
When was Eleanor Lynn born?
Eleanor Lynn was born on 29 October 1916 in New York City.
When did Eleanor Lynn die?
Eleanor Lynn died on 26 December 1996 in Kinderhook.
What was Eleanor Lynn's occupation?
Eleanor Lynn was an actor, stage actor, film actor and actress.
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Eleanor Lynn was American.
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