Nan Wynn

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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 "A Shot in the Dark" (1941), as well as appearances in other such films as "Million Dollar Baby" (1941), "Princess O'Rourke" (1943) and "Intrigue" (1947). Wynn is perhaps best-known for dubbing Rita Hayworth's singing voice in several of her films, including "My Gal Sal" (1942) and "You Were Never Lovelier" (1942).She appeared in Billy Rose's 1944 Broadway musical production the "Seven Lively Arts".

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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