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'''Nan Wynn''' (May 8, 1915 - March 21, 1971) was an American big-band [[singer]] and actress. Born in Wheeling, West Virginia, Wynn recorded with many well-known orchestras, including those of Teddy Wilson, Freddie Rich, Raymond Scott and Hal Kemp. Wynn appeared in many films, usually as a nightclub [[singer]], with a starring role opposite William Lundigan in the 1941 film "<I>A Shot in the Dark</I>" (1941), as well as appearances in other such films as "<I>Million Dollar Baby</I>" (1941), "<I>Princess O'Rourke</I>" (1943) and "<I>Intrigue</I>" (1947). Wynn is perhaps best-known for dubbing [[Rita Hayworth]]'s singing voice in several of her films, including "<I>My Gal Sal</I>" (1942) and "<I>You Were Never Lovelier</I>" (1942).She appeared in [[Billy Rose]]'s 1944 Broadway musical production the "<I>Seven Lively Arts</I>".

Married for a time to producer, writer and director Cy Howard, the two later divorced. Wynn died of cancer on March 21, 1971 in Santa Monica, California.

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== Filmography ==
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==External Links==
* [http://www.parabrisas.com/d_wynnn.php Solid!: Nan Wynn]
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