Nan Wynn

Nan Wynn

Nan Wynn (May 8, 1915 - March 21, 1971) was an American big-band singer and actress from Wheeling, West Virginia.

She recorded with well-known orchestras, including those of Teddy Wilson, Freddie Rich, Raymond Scott and Hal Kemp.

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Films

She appeared on the silver screen, often as a nightclub singer, in such films as Million Dollar Baby (1941), Princess O'Rourke (1943) and Intrigue (1947). She had a starring role opposite William Lundigan in the 1941 film A Shot in the Dark (1941). Wynn is perhaps best-known for dubbing Rita Hayworth's singing voice in several films, including My Gal Sal (1942), You Were Never Lovelier (1942) and Cover Girl (1944).[1]

Broadway

She also appeared in Billy Rose's 1944 Broadway musical, The Seven Lively Arts.

Marriage

Wynn married producer, writer, and director Cy Howard, but the marriage ended in divorce. They had one daughter, Jaime.[citation needed]

Death

Wynn died of cancer on March 21, 1971 in Santa Monica, California, aged 55.

References

  1. ^ McLean, Adrienne L. Being Rita Hayworth: Labor, Identity, and Hollywood Stardom, page 252; Rutgers University Press, 2004.

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