Diana Lynn: Movies & Box Office
- films
- 25
- on screen
- 1939–1956
- box office
- $184
- Born
- July 5, 1926
- Birthplace
- Los Angeles, California, U.S.
- Full name
- Dolores Eartha Loehr
- Citizenship
- American
- Occupations
- Actress
- Years active
- 1939-1971
- Spouses
- John C. Lindsey, Mortimer Hall
- Children
- 4
Diana Lynn's Career in Numbers
Diana Lynn's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Diana Lynn works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from They Shall Have Music (1939) to Forbidden Area (1956), and the 1940s were the busiest decade.
Diana Lynn Movies by Decade
- 1930s 1
- 1940s 12
- 1950s 12
The 1940s were Diana Lynn's busiest decade, with 12 films.
Diana Lynn Movies by Genre
- Comedy 9
- Drama 6
- Music 3
- Romance 3
- Adventure 2
- Thriller 1
- Family 1
Comedy is the genre Diana Lynn has worked in most, with 9 films, ahead of drama (6).
Diana Lynn Career Milestones
- First film
- They Shall Have Music 1939
- Biggest box office hit
- The Major and the Minor $184 worldwide
- Newest film
- Forbidden Area 1956
Diana Lynn Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Diana Lynn is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
- 1956
Forbidden Area as Catherine Hume · Thriller - 1955
You’re Never Too Young as Nancy Collins · Comedy - 1955
The Kentuckian Drama - 1955
An Annapolis Story as Peggy Lord · Drama - 1955
The Thief as Marie-Louise Voyson · Comedy - 1954
Track of the Cat as Gwen Williams · Drama - 1953
Plunder of the Sun as Julie Barnes · Adventure - 1953
Meet Me at the Fair as Zerelda Wing · Music - 1951
The People Against O’Hara as Virginia 'Ginny' Curtayne · Drama - 1950
My Friend Irma Goes West as Jane Stacy · Comedy - 1950
Rogues of Sherwood Forest as Lady Marianne de Beaudray · Adventure - 1950
Paid in Full as Nancy Langley · Drama - 1948
Every Girl Should Be Married as Julie Hudson · Romance - 1948
Texas, Brooklyn & Heaven as Perry Dunklin · Comedy - 1948
Ruthless as Martha Burnside / Mallory Flagg · Drama - 1947
Variety Girl as Diana Lynn · Comedy - 1946
The Bride Wore Boots as Mary Lou Medford · Romance - 1945
Hollywood Victory Caravan as Diana Lynn · Comedy - 1945
Duffy’s Tavern as Diana Lynn · Music - 1945
Out of This World as Betty Miller · Romance - 1944
And the Angels Sing as Josie Angel · Comedy - 1944
The Miracle of Morgan's Creek Comedy - 1942
The Major and the Minor Comedy Worldwide box office: $184 - 1942
Star Spangled Rhythm as Diana Lynn (uncredited) · Music - 1939
They Shall Have Music as Pianist (uncredited) · Family
Who Is Diana Lynn?
Diana Lynn was born in Los Angeles, California, U.S. in 1926. Credited on films since 1939, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
Diana Lynn, born as Dolores Eartha Loehr, was an esteemed American actress born on July 5th, 1926 in Los Angeles, California. She launched her illustrious career through a series of memorable roles in Paramount Pictures films and various television series throughout the 1940s and 1950s. As a testament to her iconic influence within the entertainment industry, there are two stars dedicated to her on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Demonstrating extraordinary talent from a young age, Lynn took piano lessons at age 4 and had earned a position playing with the Los Angeles Junior Symphony Orchestra by the age of 12. Her debut film role interestingly was a piano player in the movie 'They Shall Have Music', and her potential was quickly recognized by Paramount Pictures. They changed her name to 'Diana Lynn' and gave her roles that showcased her vibrant personality and developed her skills as an actress.
Who Diana Lynn Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Diana Lynn shares the most films with. Bing Crosby comes first, with 5 films together, followed by Dorothy Lamour (4).
Diana Lynn: Questions & Answers
How many movies Diana Lynn has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Diana Lynn been in?
Diana Lynn is credited on 25 films, from 1939 to 1956. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Diana Lynn's highest-grossing movie?
The Major and the Minor (1942) is Diana Lynn's biggest box office hit, with $184 worldwide. Across every film with box office figures, Diana Lynn's movies have made $184.
Diana Lynn's biggest hits What is Diana Lynn's newest movie?
The most recent film on Diana Lynn's filmography is Forbidden Area (1956), in the role of Catherine Hume.
Who does Diana Lynn work with most often?
Diana Lynn shares the most films with Bing Crosby (5 films), Dorothy Lamour (4 films) and Barbara Stanwyck (3 films).
The Best Diana Lynn Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 25 credits.
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