Diana Lynn
She was a child prodigy, pianist, at age 10, and her first movie role was one of the children in, "They Shall Have Music" (1939). You see her playing the piano. She made another movie using her 'real name' - Dolly in, "There's Magic in Music" (1941). She signed a long term contract with Paramount in 1942, and had her named changed to Diana Lynn. She had good roles in, "The Major, and the Minor" (1942); "The Miracle of Morgan's Creek", and, "Our Hearts Were Young, and Gay" - both in 1944. She had fewer roles as she matured; she did do, "Bedtime for Bonzo" (1951), but had a nice career on TV shows. She died of a stroke when she was making a comeback in film. Her marriages were from 1948 to 1954 to architect John C. Lindsay; no children; then in December 6,1956, she married Mortimer C.Hall, president of L.A. radio station, KLAC. His mother was Dorothy Schiff, publisher then of the 'New York Post'. She had four children with him between 1958, and 1964. They moved to New York City so he could assume a post on his mother's paper. She passed away on December 18, 1971 of a stroke / brain hemorrhage in Los Angeles.
Known For
Credits
- 1970 ยทCompany of Killersas Edwina DeSalles
- 1963 ยทBurke's Lawas Marian Van Martin
- 1963 ยทBurke's Lawas Elaine Truscott
- 1962 ยทThe Virginianas Peggy Shannon
- 1961 ยทBus Stopas
- 1960 ยทCheckmateas Jodi Lynn
- 1960 ยทThe Chevy Mystery Showas Charlotte Bell Wheeler
- 1959 ยทAdventures in Paradiseas Nicole Hazen
- 1959 ยทA Marriage of Strangersas Louise Benedict Shoemaker
- 1957 ยทDuPont Show of the Monthas Ellen Curtis
- 1956 ยทPlayhouse 90as Catherine Hume
- 1956 ยทForbidden Areaas Catherine Hume
- 1955 ยทMatinee Theateras
- 1955 ยทYou're Never Too Youngas Nancy Collins
- 1955 ยทThe Kentuckianas Susie Spann
- 1955 ยทAn Annapolis Storyas Peggy Lord
- 1955 ยทThe Thiefas Marie-Louise Voyson
- 1954 ยทTrack of the Catas Gwen Williams
- 1954 ยทClimax!as
- 1954 ยทClimax!as Catherine Barkley
- 1954 ยทClimax!as Ruth Barrows
- 1954 ยทClimax!as Hilde Fraser
- 1954 ยทClimax!as Julie Morton
- 1953 ยทThe United States Steel Houras Marie-Louise Voyson
- 1953 ยทThe United States Steel Houras
- 1953 ยทLetter to Lorettaas Sylvia Adler
- 1953 ยทPlunder of the Sunas Julie Barnes
- 1953 ยทGeneral Electric Theateras
- 1953 ยทMeet Me at the Fairas Zerelda Wing
- 1951 ยทSchlitz Playhouse of Starsas
- 1951 ยทSchlitz Playhouse of Starsas Bonnie Brewster
- 1951 ยทThe People Against O'Haraas Virginia 'Ginny' Curtayne
- 1951 ยทBedtime for Bonzoas Jane
- 1950 ยทLux Video Theatreas Ruth Deeves
- 1950 ยทLux Video Theatreas Princess Maria
- 1950 ยทLux Video Theatreas Honor
- 1950 ยทLux Video Theatreas Louise Franklin
- 1950 ยทLux Video Theatreas Ellen
- 1950 ยทLux Video Theatreas Singleton
- 1950 ยทPeggyas Peggy Brookfield
- 1950 ยทMy Friend Irma Goes Westas Jane Stacy
- 1950 ยทRogues of Sherwood Forestas Lady Marianne de Beaudray
- 1950 ยทYour Show of Showsas
- 1950 ยทPaid in Fullas Nancy Langley
- 1950 ยทRobert Montgomery Presentsas
- 1950 ยทEdgar Bergen with Charlie McCarthyas Self
- 1949 ยทMy Friend Irmaas Jane Stacy
- 1948 ยทEvery Girl Should Be Marriedas Julie Hudson
- 1948 ยทTexas, Brooklyn & Heavenas Perry Dunklin
- 1948 ยทRuthlessas Martha Burnside / Mallory Flagg
- 1947 ยทVariety Girlas Diana Lynn
- 1947 ยทEasy Come, Easy Goas Connie Donovan
- 1946 ยทOur Hearts Were Growing Upas Emily Kimbrough
- 1946 ยทThe Bride Wore Bootsas Mary Lou Medford
- 1945 ยทHollywood Victory Caravanas Diana Lynn
- 1945 ยทDuffy's Tavernas Diana Lynn
- 1945 ยทOut of This Worldas Betty Miller
- 1944 ยทOur Hearts Were Young and Gayas Emily Kimbrough
- 1944 ยทAnd the Angels Singas Josie Angel
- 1944 ยทHenry Aldrich Plays Cupidas Phyllis Michael
- 1943 ยทThe Miracle of Morganโs Creekas Emmy Kockenlocker
- 1943 ยทHenry Aldrich Gets Glamouras Phyllis Michael
- 1942 ยทThe Major and the Minoras Lucy Hill
- 1942 ยทStar Spangled Rhythmas Diana Lynn (uncredited)
- 1941 ยทThe Hard-Boiled Canaryas Dolly Loehr
- 1939 ยทThey Shall Have Musicas Pianist (uncredited)