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Lynn Fontanne (Lillie Louise Fontanne) was born on 6 December, 1887 in Woodford, Essex, England, UK, is an actress. Discover Lynn Fontanne's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 96 years old?

Popular As Lillie Louise Fontanne
Occupation actress
Age 96 years old
Zodiac Sign Sagittarius
Born 6 December 1887
Birthday 6 December
Birthplace Woodford, Essex, England, UK
Date of death 30 July, 1983
Died Place Genesee Depot, Wisconsin, USA
Nationality United Kingdom

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Lynn Fontanne Height, Weight & Measurements

At 96 years old, Lynn Fontanne height is 5' 5" (1.65 m) .

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Height 5' 5" (1.65 m)
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Who Is Lynn Fontanne's Husband?

Her husband is Alfred Lunt (26 May 1922 - 3 August 1977) ( his death)

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Husband Alfred Lunt (26 May 1922 - 3 August 1977) ( his death)
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Lynn Fontanne Net Worth

Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Lynn Fontanne worth at the age of 96 years old? Lynn Fontanne’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actress. She is from United Kingdom. We have estimated Lynn Fontanne's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
Salary in 2024 Under Review
Net Worth in 2023 Pending
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Source of Income Actress

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1887

Fontanne was born in Woodford, Essex in 1887, which was at the time a suburb of London with an ever-growing population.

1889

She portrayed the protagonist character Dulcy in the farce play "Dulcy" by George Simon Kaufman (1889-1961) and Marc Connelly (1890-1980), and won acclaim as a comedy actress.

1892

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.

1893

She became known for her witty roles, and had roles specifically written for her by Samuel Nathaniel Behrman (1893-1973), Robert Emmet Sherwood (1896-1955), and Noël Coward (1899-1973).

1900

Fontanne was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress for this role, but the Award was instead won by rival actress Helen Hayes (1900-1993).

1905

First coached in drama by British actress Ellen Terry in 1905. Fontanne made her stage debut in the chorus of "Cinderella" that year. She was brought to New York by Laurette Taylor and made her stage bow there in November 1916 in "The Harp of Life".

1920

Due to its content, the play was considered controversial in the 1920s, but it was a hit. Fontanne made her film debut in the romantic comedy "Second Youth".

1921

Fontanne first gained fame in 1921, at the age of 34.

1925

Appeared by herself in The Man Who Found Himself (1925) and, with husband Alfred Lunt, in Second Youth (1924), The Guardsman (1931) and Stage Door Canteen (1943).

1928

Fontanne enjoyed further success with a leading dramatic role in "Strange Interlude" (1928) by Eugene O'Neill (1888-1953). Fontanne portrayed protagonist Nina Leeds, a woman who lost her original fiance in World War play. The grieving Nina then engages in a series of affairs, before marrying "amiable fool" Sam Evans. She is aware that madness runs in the Evans family, so she has a child with a lover and has Sam acknowledge it as his own. She then maintains secret affairs for the next twenty years, while still posing as a loving wife.

1930

Fontanne's most notable theatrical success in the 1930s was the risque play "Design for Living" (1933), involving bisexuality and a ménage à trois.

1931

She had her greatest success in the medium with the comedy "The Guardsman" (1931). In the film, a jealous husband creates a second identity to seduce his wife. Fontanne played the wife, who recognizes her husband but decides to play along.

1950

Was awarded a degree of Doctor of Letters from Russell Sage College in 1950. The Lunts also received the United States Freedom Medal in a ceremony at the White House in 1964.

1958

Fontanne continued performing as a stage actress until her official retirement in 1958. During her last year as a stage actress, Fontanne and Lunt introduced their new theatrical house, Lunt-Fontanne Theatre.

1960

Fontanne continued appearing regularly in television until the mid-1960s.

1964

Fontanne received the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1964.

1965

Woodford was annexed to Greater London in 1965 as part of an administrative reform. It is currently part of the London Borough of Redbridge. Fontanne's parents were Jules Fontanne (of French descent) and Frances Ellen Thornley (of Irish descent).

She received an Emmy Award for her role in "The Magnificent Yankee" (1965), and was nominated for a second one for her role as Maria Feodorovna (1847-1928) in "Anastasia" (1967).

1970

In 1970, received a Special Tony Award that was shared with her husband, Alfred Lunt. She also was nominated for Broadway's 1959 Tony Award as Best Actress (Dramatic) for "The Visit."

1981

Biography in: "The Scribner Encyclopedia of American Lives". Volume One, 1981-1985, pages 287-290. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1998.

1999

She appears on a U.S. 33-cent postage stamp with husband Alfred Lunt, which debuted in 1999 in New York City.