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Rita Lynn(1921-1996)

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Rita Lynn was born on 2 December 1921 in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. She was an actress, known for Cast a Long Shadow (1959), Soldiers of Fortune (1955) and Telephone Time (1956). She was married to Frank Maxwell, Kane Wallace Lynn and Arthur William Debernarde. She died on 21 January 1996 in Santa Monica, California, USA.
BornDecember 2, 1921
DiedJanuary 21, 1996(74)
BornDecember 2, 1921
DiedJanuary 21, 1996(74)
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Audie Murphy and Terry Moore in Cast a Long Shadow (1959)
Cast a Long Shadow
6.1
  • Hortensia
  • 1959
Soldiers of Fortune (1955)
Soldiers of Fortune
7.6
TV Series
  • Rosanne
Greer Garson and Florenz Ames in Telephone Time (1956)
Telephone Time
7.0
TV Series
  • Sarah Lincoln
  • Mary Norrich
Dan Raven (1960)
Dan Raven
4.7
TV Series
  • Vikki

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Actress

  • T.J. Hooker (1982)
    T.J. Hooker
    6.1
    TV Series
    • Martha Hall
    • 1983
  • Sally Struthers, David Ackroyd, and Joel Bailey in A Gun in the House (1981)
    A Gun in the House
    5.5
    TV Movie
    • Judge Rose Berryman
    • 1981
  • Melissa Sue Anderson and Marion Ross in ABC Afterschool Specials (1972)
    ABC Afterschool Specials
    7.2
    TV Series
    • Madame Footy (voice)
    • 1978
  • The Streets of San Francisco (1972)
    The Streets of San Francisco
    7.3
    TV Series
    • Bonnie Lawson
    • 1972
  • Madigan (1968)
    Madigan
    6.5
    • Rita Bonaro (uncredited)
    • 1968
  • Bonanza (1959)
    Bonanza
    7.3
    TV Series
    • Angel Mendoza
    • 1967
  • James Drury, Doug McClure, and John McIntire in The Virginian (1962)
    The Virginian
    7.6
    TV Series
    • Mrs. Crandall
    • 1967
  • Lee Majors, Barbara Stanwyck, Linda Evans, Peter Breck, and Richard Long in The Big Valley (1965)
    The Big Valley
    7.6
    TV Series
    • Angelina
    • 1966
  • Raymond Burr in Perry Mason (1957)
    Perry Mason
    8.3
    TV Series
    • Fern Bronwyn
    • Madge Eberly
    • Lydia Reynolds ...
    • 1959–1966
  • James Franciscus in Mr. Novak (1963)
    Mr. Novak
    7.4
    TV Series
    • Rita Muller
    • Edith MacTell
    • 1963–1965
  • Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre (1963)
    Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
    7.4
    TV Series
    • Phyllis
    • 1964
  • Gary Lockwood in The Lieutenant (1963)
    The Lieutenant
    8.2
    TV Series
    • Social Worker
    • 1963
  • Fess Parker in Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1962)
    Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
    7.4
    TV Series
    • Miss Kelly
    • Misskelly
    • 1962–1963
  • The Gallant Men (1962)
    The Gallant Men
    8.0
    TV Series
    • Diva
    • 1962
  • The Detectives (1959)
    The Detectives
    7.5
    TV Series
    • Ella Russo
    • Ella
    • 1960–1962

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Personal details

  • Born
    • December 2, 1921
    • New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
  • Died
    • January 21, 1996
    • Santa Monica, California, USA(cancer)
  • Spouses
      Frank MaxwellMarch 26, 1966 - January 21, 1996 (her death)
  • Children
      Chris Ann Maxwell
  • Parents
    • Francesca Cappelano
  • Other works
    (December 9 to 20, 1941) She acted in DeWitt Bodeen's play, "Escape to Autumn," at the Pasadena Playhouse in Pasadena, California with Harry Lewis, Byron Barr and Mabel Albertson in the cast. Gilmor Brown was artistic director. George Phelps was director. Barbara Vajda was also director.

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    Daughter of Francesca Cappelano.

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