Biography
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.
Filmography
Cast Credits
Lynn Ahrens: A Lyric Life
Character: Host
MOVIE • 2020
Every Act of Life
Character: Self
MOVIE • 2018
Schoolhouse Rock: Science (Classroom Edition)
Character:
MOVIE • 2008
Schoolhouse Rock Science Rock
Character: singer
MOVIE • 1978
Schoolhouse Rock!
Character:
TV • 1973
Schoolhouse Rock!
Character: Performer
TV • 1973
Crew
Crew Credits
Ragtime Reunion Concert
Role: Lyricist
MOVIE • 2024
Ragtime: The Symphonic Concert
Role: Songs
MOVIE • 2023
Anastasia
Role: Lyricist
MOVIE • 2021
Lynn Ahrens: A Lyric Life
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 2020
Lucky Stiff
Role: Lyricist
MOVIE • 2014
A Christmas Carol
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 2004
A Christmas Carol
Role: Teleplay
MOVIE • 2004
Ragtime
Role: Lyricist
MOVIE • 2002
Bartok the Magnificent
Role: Songs
MOVIE • 1999
Captain Kangaroo: Tales From Mother Goose and the World of Make Believe
Role: Songs
MOVIE • 1985
Amy and the Angel
Role: Music
MOVIE • 1982
Starstruck
Role: Music
MOVIE • 1981
Schoolhouse Rock America Rock
Role: Musician
MOVIE • 1975
Schoolhouse Rock!
Role: Writer
TV • 1973
Schoolhouse Rock Grammar Rock
Role: Musician
MOVIE • 1973
Once on This Island
Role: Musical
MOVIE • TBA
Once on This Island
Role: Theatre Play
MOVIE • TBA
Once on This Island
Role: Songs
MOVIE • TBA
Once on This Island
Role: Lyricist
MOVIE • TBA
Dear Alex and Annie
Role: Creator
TV • TBA