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Lynn Redgrave

As the youngest member of the fourth generation of the Redgrave family of actors, Lynn made her professional debut in 1962 at London's Royal Court Theatre in "A Midsummer Night's Dream." She was a founding member of England's National Theatre, appearing with Sir Laurence Olivier in "Love for Love." She later appeared in Noel Coward's "Hay Fever," which Coward directed, and with her father, Sir Michael Redgrave, in "Hamlet."

She was first seen on Broadway in "Black Comedy" and later with Rex Harrison, Claudette Colbert and Jeremy Brett in "Aren't We All?" Among her films are "Tom Jones," "Georgy Girl," and "Home Front." She starred on television in several series including "House Calls," "Teachers Only" and "Chicken Soup" with Jackie Mason and in several TV specials and min-series including quot; Whatever Happened to Baby Jane?" with her sister, Vanessa Redgrave. She has received Oscar and Tony nominations for her performances.

ENVIRONMENT

Lynn Redgrave also appeared nationally on PBS in a three-episode Masterpiece Theatre dramatic series, "Calling the Shots."

Lynn Redgrave has been friends with Morley Nelson for many years and has assisted in other projects benefiting birds of prey and the World Center.

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