Lynn Bari was an American actress who is best known for her roles in “The Magnificent Dope,” “Sun Valley Serenade,” and “The Bridge of San Luis Rey.” Bari, born Marjorie Schuyler Fisher, became famous during her career as a WWII pin-up girl and a leading lady in B-movies.
Personal and Family Life
Bari was born on December 18, 1919, in Roanoke, Virginia. She lost her father at a young age and moved with her mother and brother to Boston. Later, the family relocated to California when her mother remarried a minister. Bari had three marriages, the second one to Sidney Luft, with whom she had two children, including a son named John.
Career
Bari started her career in Hollywood as a minor actress in the early 1930s. She struggled with bit parts until 1938 when she began to get more prominent roles. Throughout her career, she became well-known for playing glamorous but unheroic characters in various films. While she faced challenges in breaking into A-list categories, her performances in over 150 movies, especially during the ’40s, earned her a considerable fan base.
Death and Legacy
Lynn Bari passed away on November 20, 1989, from a heart attack in Santa Barbara, California. She was cremated, and her ashes were scattered at sea. Despite being considered a B-movie star, Bari was remembered for her beauty and class, and she remains an iconic figure from Hollywood’s golden age.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| City in Darkness | 1939-11-15 | Marie Dubon |
| Shock | 1946-02-01 | Nurse Elaine Jordan |
| The Amazing Mr. X | 1948-07-29 | Christine Faber |
| Orchestra Wives | 1942-09-04 | Jaynie Stevens |
| Sun Valley Serenade | 1941-08-29 | Vivian Dawn |
| The Young Runaways | 1968-09-11 | Mrs. Donford |
| Perry Mason | 1957-09-21 | Sylvia Cord |
| Ben Casey | 1961-10-02 | Unknown |
| The Girl from U.N.C.L.E. | 1966-09-13 | Unknown |
| The F.B.I. | 1965-09-19 | Belinda |