Lynn Fontanne

Lynn Fontanne

actress

Lynn Fontanne was born on Dec 06, 1887 in UK. Lynn Fontanne's big-screen debut came with Second Youth directed by Albert Parker in 1924. Lynn Fontanne is known for Peter Pan directed by Vincent J. Donehue, Mary Martin stars as Peter Pan and Cyril Ritchard as Mr. Darling. Lynn Fontanne has got 2 awards and 2 nominations so far. The most recent award Lynn Fontanne achieved is The Kennedy Center Honors. The upcoming new movie Lynn Fontanne plays is Peter Pan which will be released on Dec 08, 1960.

Lynn Fontanne was a British actress of French and Irish descent. She spend most of her acting career in the United States, and she is considered among the great leading ladies of American theatre. She formed an acting duo with her husband Alfred Lunt (1892-1977). Fontanne had few film roles, but was once nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress.

  • Birthday

    Dec 06, 1887
  • Place of Birth

    Woodford, Essex, England, UK

Known For

Awards

2 wins & 2 nominations

The Kennedy Center Honors
1980
Kennedy Center Honors
Winner - Kennedy Center Honors
Primetime Emmy Awards
1965
Outstanding Individual Achievements in Entertainment - Actors and Performers
Winner - Primetime Emmy

Movies & TV Shows

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Movies