George Lynn

George Lynn was an American actor, best known for his roles in “To Be or Not to Be” (1942), “The Werewolf” (1956), and “The Great Dictator” (1940).

Personal and Family Life

George Lynn was born on January 28, 1906, in Cumberland, Maryland. Little information is available about his family or personal life. He was known for being a committed actor throughout his career, although specific details about his relationships or upbringing remain scarce.

Career Highlights

George Lynn had a diverse acting career, taking on various roles in both films and television. He notably appeared in two comedies related to Hitler, “The Great Dictator” and “To Be or Not to Be.” His performances spanned several genres, showcasing his versatility as an actor.

Death and Legacy

George Lynn passed away on December 3, 1964, in Los Angeles, California. Despite his passing, he is remembered for his contributions to film, particularly in comedy and horror genres. His legacy continues through the films and television shows in which he participated.

Filmography

TitleRelease DateCharacter
The Great Dictator1940-10-15Commander of Storm Troopers
I Was a Teenage Frankenstein1957-11-23Sgt. Burns
The Man Who Turned to Stone1957-03-01Dr. Freneau
A-Haunting We Will Go1942-08-07Darby Mason
The Boss1956-10-10Tom Masterson
Charlie Chan at Monte Carlo1937-12-17Al Rogers
Grand Central Murder1942-05-01Paul Rinehart
Let Us Live1939-03-29Joe Taylor
Under Nevada Skies1946-08-26LeBlanc
Mr. Wong in Chinatown1939-08-01Capt. Guy Jackson
Plan for Destruction1943-04-22Rudolf Hess
Homicide for Three1948-12-08Ludwig Rose
Torture Money1937-01-02Larry Martin
The Duke Comes Back1937-11-29Al
Lost City of the Jungle1946-04-23Henchman Marlow
The Master Key1945-04-24Herman
La donna che venne dal mare1957-10-03Dario Nucci
Wolf Call1939-05-22Father Devlin
Buried Alive1939-11-06Gus Barth
Mystery Plane1939-03-08‘Brandy’ Rand
The Old South1940-01-20Eli Whitney (uncredited)
The Housekeeper’s Daughter1939-10-26Gangster
The Lone Wolf Strikes1940-01-26Dorgan
The Man Who Wouldn’t Talk1940-01-11Convict
House of Frankenstein1944-12-01Inspector Gerlach
Cipher Bureau1938-10-25Lt. Tydall (as Peter Lynn)
Society Smugglers1939-03-01Austin
Notorious1946-08-21Photographer (uncredited)
Drums of the Desert1940-10-06Captain Jean Bridaux (as George Peter Lynn)
Two-Man Submarine1944-03-16Norman Fosmer
Bombay Clipper1942-01-11Bland (as Peter Lynn)
Best Man Wins1948-05-06Mr. Crow
Kit Carson1940-08-30James King
The Bushwhackers1951-12-07Guthrie
The Werewolf1956-07-01Dr. Morgan Chambers
Northwest Passage1940-02-23Joe Turner
Sinner Take All1936-12-18Stephen Lampier
Saddlemates1941-05-15LeRoque aka Wanechee (as Peter George Lynn)
Something to Live For1952-03-07Executive (uncredited)
Criminals Within1941-06-27Prof. Carroll
The Atomic City1952-05-01Robert Kalnick
The Day the Earth Stood Still