Lynn Loring

Lynn Loring

Deceased · Born: Jul 14, 1943 · Died: Dec 23, 2023

Personal Details

BornJul 14, 1943 New York City, New York, USA
Spouse
  • Michael Bergman

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Jul 7, 2025 )
  • Roy Thinnes

    ( May 28, 1967 to Dec 31, 1969 )

Biography

Lynn Loring's extraordinary career trajectory defied convention as she seamlessly transitioned from a child actress to a prominent figure in the television industry, ultimately ascending to the presidency of a major TV studio.

At the tender age of six, Loring made her television debut on CBS's Studio One in 1948, marking the beginning of a long and illustrious career. By the time she was seven, she had already become a familiar face on television screens, starring in a string of popular commercials that earned her the nickname "The Junior Set's Betty Furness."

Throughout her childhood, Loring continued to hone her craft, taking on the role of Patty on the beloved soap opera Search for Tomorrow, a position she held from the age of six to sixteen. As she entered adulthood, she began to make guest appearances on a variety of popular television shows, including Playhouse 90, Hallmark Hall of Fame, The Defenders, and The Big Valley, among others.

After devoting herself to domestic life for several years, Loring re-entered the industry in 1979, serving as the casting director for the TV movie The Last Ride of the Dalton Gang. This marked the beginning of a new chapter in her career, as she shifted her focus to producing and formed a successful partnership with the renowned producer Aaron Spelling.

In the late 1980s, Loring made history by assuming the presidency of MGM/UA Television Productions, a position that made her one of the first women to hold such a high-ranking role in Hollywood. Her remarkable career serves as a testament to her talent, perseverance, and dedication to the television industry.

Career

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1975
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1973
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1971
Black Noon
Black Noon as Lorna Keyes
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1969
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1966
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Bonanza
Bonanza as Laurie Ferguson
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1965
The F.B.I.
The F.B.I. as Barbara Erskine
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1962
Pressure Point
Pressure Point as Jewish Girl
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The Eleventh Hour
The Eleventh Hour as Kathy Lauderback
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1961