Jeffrey Lynn
Biography
Jeffrey Lynn was an American stage-screen actor and film producer. Born Ragnar Godfrey Lind on February 16, 1909, in Auburn, Massachusetts, he attended Bates College before working as a teacher. He began his acting career in 1938, initially typecast as a reliable love interest or a stalwart hero. Lynn worked primarily through the Golden Age of Hollywood, establishing himself as a prominent talent of his time. He is known for his roles in films such as Four Daughters, which brought him national fame. Lynn passed away on November 24, 1995, at the age of 86.
Career overview
Jeffrey Lynn was an American stage-screen actor who primarily worked during the Golden Age of Hollywood. He established himself as one of the premier talents of his time, often typecast as the attractive, reliable love interest of the heroine or the tall, stalwart hero. Lynn's acting career spanned both stage and film.
Lynn's first film was in 1938, which led him to move to Hollywood, California. His second film, Four Daughters, propelled him into national fame, sparking a successful career in Hollywood. Throughout his acting career, Lynn worked on numerous films, with a total of 54 known credits.
Lynn's acting career was marked by his consistent portrayal of heroic roles, often as a love interest. He appeared in notable films such as Bouřlivá dvacátá léta and Suspense. Lynn's work in film and television continued throughout his career, with notable appearances on Robert Montgomery Presents.
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59 titles- Midnight Caller (1988) as Ambrose McGee
- The Making of a Legend: Gone with the Wind (1988) as Self (archive footage)
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Sam Wilson
- Simon & Simon (1981)
- Knots Landing (1979) as Mr. Ahern
- Ironside (1967)
- Tony Rome (1967) as Adam Boyd
- The Spiral Staircase (1961) as Doctor Parry
- BUtterfield 8 (1960) as Bingham Smith
- Lost Lagoon (1957) as Charlie Walker
- Lost Lagoon (1957) Additional Dialogue
- Star Stage (1955) as Self - Host
- Doorway to Suspicion (1954) as Paul Stapleton
- Main Street to Broadway (1953) as Self (uncredited)
- Tales of Tomorrow (1951)
- Schlitz Playhouse of Stars (1951)
- Home Town Story (1951) as Blake Washburn
- Up Front (1951) as Capt. Ralph Johnson
- Robert Montgomery Presents (1950)
- What's My Line? (1950) as Self - Mystery Guest
- Your Show of Shows (1950)
- Lux Video Theatre (1950) as Seth Warner
- Lux Video Theatre (1950) as Ralph Caswell
- Lux Video Theatre (1950) as Tom
- Captain China (1950) as Capt. George Brendensen
- Miracle in the Rain (1950) as Art Hugenon
- Suspense (1949) as John Bantreagh
- Suspense (1949) as Don Ashley
- Suspense (1949)
- Lights Out (1949)
- A Letter to Three Wives (1949) as Bradford 'Brad' Bishop
- Strange Bargain (1949) as Sam Wilson
- Studio One (1948) as Art Hugenon
- The Philco Television Playhouse (1948)
- Black Bart (1948) as Lance Hardeen
- For the Love of Mary (1948) as Phillip Manning
- Whiplash (1948) as Dr. Arnold Vincent
- Breakdowns of 1942 (1942) as Self
- Flight from Destiny (1941) as Michael Farroway
- Four Mothers (1941) as Felix Deitz
- Underground (1941) as Kurt Franken
- Million Dollar Baby (1941) as James Amory
- The Body Disappears (1941) as Peter DeHaven
- Law of the Tropics (1941) as Jim Conwoy
- All This, and Heaven Too (1940) as Henry Martyn Field
- Money and the Woman (1940) as Dave Bennett
- My Love Came Back (1940) as Tony Baldwin
- The Fighting 69th (1940) as Joyce Kilmer
- It All Came True (1940) as Tommy Taylor
- The Roaring Twenties (1939) as Lloyd Hart
- Yes, My Darling Daughter (1939) as Douglas Hall
- Four Wives (1939) as Felix Dietz
- Espionage Agent (1939) as Lowell Warrington
- A Child is Born (1939) as Jed Sutton
- Daughters Courageous (1939) as John S. 'Johnny' Heming
- When Were You Born (1938) as Davis
- Out Where the Stars Begin (1938) as Makeup Artist
- Four Daughters (1938) as Felix Deitz
- Cowboy from Brooklyn (1938) as Chronicle Reporter
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Jeffrey Lynn best known for?
Jeffrey Lynn is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Laws of Attraction (2004), The Making of a Legend: Gone with the Wind (1988), Murder, She Wrote (1984), Solar Crisis (1992).
When and where was Jeffrey Lynn born?
Jeffrey Lynn was born on February 16, 1909 in Auburn, Massachusetts, USA. They passed away on November 24, 1995.
How many credits does Jeffrey Lynn have?
Jeffrey Lynn has accumulated over 59 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1938 to 1988.
What is Jeffrey Lynn's background in cinema and television?
Jeffrey Lynn was an American stage-screen actor and film producer. Born Ragnar Godfrey Lind on February 16, 1909, in Auburn, Massachusetts, he attended Bates College before working as a teacher. He began his acting career in 1938, initially typecast as a reliable love interest or a stalwart hero. Lynn worked primarily ...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Making of a Legend: Gone with the Wind (1988) as Self (archive footage) — aged about 79
- Midnight Caller (1988) as Ambrose McGee — aged about 79
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Sam Wilson — aged about 75
- Your Show of Shows (1950) — aged about 41
- Schlitz Playhouse of Stars (1951) — aged about 42
- Knots Landing (1979) as Mr. Ahern — aged about 70
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