Lynn Ahrens
Acting
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.
Known for
Acting6
Sound10
movieAnastasia
1997
Songs
movieStarstruck
1981
Music
Writing9
movieLittle Dancer: A Musical in Concert
2025
Book, Lyricist
movieAnastasia
2021
Lyricist
movieLucky Stiff
2014
Lyricist
movieA Christmas Carol
2004
Writer, Teleplay
movieRagtime
2002
Lyricist
tvSchoolhouse Rock!
1973
Writer
movieOnce on This Island
Musical, Theatre Play, Lyricist