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| name = Nan Wynn | |||
| color = mistyrose | |||
| image = Nan_Wynn_Alec_Templeton_1941.jpg | |||
| caption = Wynn and pianist Alec Templeton in 1941 | |||
| birthname = Marsha Vatz | |||
| birthdate = {{dob|1918|5|8|mf=y}} | |||
| birthplace = Johnstown, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |||
| deathdate = {{Dod|mf=yes|1971|3|21|1915|5|8}} | |||
| deathplace = Santa Monica, California, U.S. | |||
| deathcause = Cancer | |||
| nationality = American | |||
| other_names = Suzanne | |||
| occupation = Singer, actress | |||
| years_active = mid-1930s to mid-1950s | |||
| spouse = Cy Howard (1944–1947 div)<br/>Thomas Baylek (1949–1952 div)<br/>John Small (1956–1971) (her death) | |||
| children = 1 | |||
}} | |||
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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>". | '''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. | 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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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.
Pin-up Gallery
Nan Wynn with Aboott and Costello in Pardon My Sarong
- Nan Wynn appeared in YANK magazine on 11 June 1943
Filmography
- For a complete filmography, see [ Nan Wynn ] at the Internet Movie Database
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