Rita Lynn
Biography
Rita Lynn was an actress born on December 2, 1921, in New Orleans, Louisiana. Throughout her career, she appeared in various television and film projects, including Soldiers of Fortune in 1955, Telephone Time in 1956, and the 1959 film Cast a Long Shadow. Her later screen credits include the television series T.J. Hooker, which aired between 1982 and 1986, and the 1981 production A Gun in the House. During her life, she was married to Frank Maxwell, Kane Wallace Lynn, and Arthur William Debernarde. Rita Lynn died on January 21, 1996, in Santa Monica, California.
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Full Filmography
52 titles- T. J. Hooker (1982) as Martha Hall
- A Gun in the House (1981) as Judge Rose Berryman
- ABC Afterschool Special (1972) as Madame Footy (voice)
- The Streets of San Francisco (1972) as Bonnie Lewis
- Madigan (1968) as Rita Bonaro
- The Big Valley (1965) as Angelina
- Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre (1963) as Phyllis
- The Lieutenant (1963) as Social Worker
- Mr. Novak (1963) as Edith MacTell
- The Virginian (1962) as Mrs. Crandall
- The Gallant Men (1962)
- Johnny Midnight (1960)
- The Untouchables (1959) as Anna Bucco
- The Detectives (1959)
- The Detectives (1959) as Ella Russo
- Cast a Long Shadow (1959) as Hortensia
- Wanted: Dead or Alive (1958) as Estralita
- Lawman (1958) as Lily Keats Anderson
- Yancy Derringer (1958) as Vinnie Farr
- Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse (1958)
- Mickey Spillane's Mike Hammer (1958) as Edie Sanford
- Jefferson Drum (1958) as Birdy Thornton
- Perry Mason (1957) as Lisa Ferrand
- Perry Mason (1957) as Fern Bronwyn
- Perry Mason (1957) as Myra Heston
- Perry Mason (1957) as Lydia Reynolds
- Perry Mason (1957) as Madge Eberly
- Maverick (1957)
- Have Gun, Will Travel (1957)
- Have Gun, Will Travel (1957) as Elise Banjo Jones
- Sugarfoot (1957) as Lottie
- Joe Dakota (1957) as Rosa Vizzini
- The Wayward Girl (1957) as Midge Brackett
- Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre (1956) as Jessie
- Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre (1956) as Peggy - Saloon Gal
- Telephone Time (1956)
- The Adventures of Jim Bowie (1956)
- The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp (1955)
- The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp (1955) as Bonnie Dawson AKA Mrs. Tom Whiting
- Screen Director's Playhouse (1955) as Mrs. Lamkin
- Meet the Governor (1955) as Mrs. Lamkin
- Lassie (1954)
- Inner Sanctum (1954)
- Passport to Danger (1954)
- The Danny Thomas Show (1953) as Mrs. Albright
- General Electric Theater (1953)
- Lux Video Theatre (1950) as Della Weston
- Suspense (1949) as Randi Sloan
- Lights Out (1949)
- East Side, West Side (1949) as Sistina Wife (uncredited)
- Martin Kane, Private Eye (1949) as Claire Maxwell
- Code of the West (1947) as Pepita
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Rita Lynn best known for?
Rita Lynn is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Hidden Fortress (1958), O Sheik de Ipanema (1975), Land of the Lost (2009), The Streets of San Francisco (1972).
When and where was Rita Lynn born?
Rita Lynn was born on December 2, 1921 in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. They passed away on January 21, 1996.
How many credits does Rita Lynn have?
Rita Lynn has accumulated over 52 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1947 to 1982.
What is Rita Lynn's background in cinema and television?
Rita Lynn was an actress born on December 2, 1921, in New Orleans, Louisiana. Throughout her career, she appeared in various television and film projects, including Soldiers of Fortune in 1955, Telephone Time in 1956, and the 1959 film Cast a Long Shadow. Her later screen credits include the television series T.J. Hook...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Untouchables (1959) as Anna Bucco — aged about 37
- Perry Mason (1957) as Lisa Ferrand — aged about 35
- Perry Mason (1957) as Fern Bronwyn — aged about 35
- Perry Mason (1957) as Myra Heston — aged about 35
- Perry Mason (1957) as Lydia Reynolds — aged about 35
- Perry Mason (1957) as Madge Eberly — aged about 35
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