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Meredith Scott Lynn is an American actress, producer, and director, best known as Anne in Days of Our Lives (2012–2017).

Key Information

Early life

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Lynn was born 8 March 1970[2] in Brooklyn, New York.[3]

Career in entertainment

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In the 1980s, Lynn's entertainment career began with appearances in the final two episodes of The Facts of Life. She has over 60 film and television credits.

Career in literacy

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Lynn is the founder and CEO of WRiTE BRAiN BOOKS,[4][5] supplying literacy-through-writing supplemental products to K-12 schools.[6]

"...illustrated, wordless[7] books with lines on the pages"[6] - Meredith Scott Lynn

Filmography

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Film

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Year Film Role Notes
1994 The Girl in the Watermelon Samantha Mayerofsky
Bleeding Hearts Ruthie
1996 Beat the Bash Spokesperson
Mixed Nuts Julie Manning TV movie
1997 Take a Number Megan
I Love You, Don't Touch Me! Janet
1998 Billy's Hollywood Screen Kiss Georgiana
A Night at the Roxbury Credit Vixen
The Lion King II: Simba's Pride Adult Vitani Voice actress, animated, direct-to-video
1999 Smut Wendy
Forces of Nature Debbie
Standing on Fishes Erika
2000 Loser Dog-Loving Girl
2001 Neurotic Tendencies TV movie
Legally Blonde Enid Wexler
2002 Sexy Voice 4 Comedy short
2003 Hollywood Homicide I.A. Detective Jackson
2005 When Do We Eat? Jennifer
2006 How to Go Out on a Date in Queens Elizabeth
2007 Finishing the Game Eloise Gazdag
2008 The Neighbor Mindy
2012 Vamps Rita

Television

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Year Title Role Notes
1988 The Facts of Life Ashley Payne 2 episodes: "The Beginning of the End" & "The Beginning of the Beginning"[8]
1990 The Marshall Chronicles Leslie Barash
The Wonder Years Angela Episode: "Growing Up"
21 Jump Street Gina Episode: "Tunnel of Love"
1992 CBS Schoolbreak Special Episode: "Different Worlds: A Story of Interracial Love"
Herman's Head Helene Episode: "Intern-al Affairs"
Flying Blind Leslie Barash Episode: "Desperately Seeking Alicia"
1993 Law & Order Corrine Sussman Episode: "Benevolence"
1994 Daddy's Girls Samantha Walker [9]
1995 Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman Sarah Goodwin Episode: "Target: Jimmy Olsen!"
The Pursuit of Happiness Jean
1996 Life with Roger Myra
1997 The Practice Myra Glenn Episode: "The Means"
Judging Amy Hilary Baker 2 episodes: "The Persistence of Tectonics" & "Witch Hunt"
1997-1998 Pepper Ann Poison, Tank (voice) 2 episodes: "Sketch 22" (Poison) & "Presenting Stewart Walldinger" (Tank)
2000 Providence Debbie Episode: "Don't Go Changin'"
2001 The Huntress Judith Logan Episode: "The Two Mrs. Thorsons: Part 1"
Kristin Andrea Episode: "The Home-Wrecker"
Touched by an Angel Rachel Silverstein Episode: "Chutzpah"
2001–2002 Family Guy Brenda (voice) 3 episodes: "Mr. Griffin Goes to Washington", "Peter Griffin: Husband, Father...Brother?" & "Stuck Together, Torn Apart"
2002 Roswell Dominique Lazar 2 episodes: "Ch-Ch-Changes" & "Panacea"
2003 The Lyon's Den Public Defender Episode: "Separation Anxiety"
2004 Strong Medicine Joy Severs Episode: "Cape Cancer"
2005 Monk Angela Dirks Episode: "Mr. Monk Goes to the Office"
2005–2006 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation Attorney Carol Allred 4 episodes
Girlfriends Doreen Reznik 2 episodes: "Trial and Errors" & "Party Over Here"
2006 Pepper Dennis Warden Episode: "Pepper Dennis Behind Bars: Film at Eleven"
2007 How I Met Your Mother Phyllis Episode: "Lucky Penny"
2008 Desperate Housewives Erica Episode: "Welcome to Kanagawa"
2011 Law & Order: LA Attorney Episode: "Van Nuys"
NCIS: Los Angeles Abigail Johns Episode: "Lone Wolf"
American Horror Story Helen Episode: "Afterbirth"
2012 Weeds Dinner Guest Episode: "Threshold"
2012–2017 Days of Our Lives Anne Milbauer Recurring role
2017 Menendez: Blood Brothers Leslie Abramson
2021 The Morning Show Linda Episode: "Confirmations"

Producer

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Director

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Personal life

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Lynn is Jewish.[1][12] Lynn is friends with Jennifer Aniston.[13] Lynn and Aniston attended Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts.

Lynn supported the congressional candidacy of Marianne Williamson.[14]

As the Jewish rap duo Sappho Sisters, Lynn performs as MC Jew C with Coley Sohn as Lil Mitzvah.[15][16] Lynn has played drums (djembe) with Maggie Wheeler in song circles and community choirs.[17]

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Meredith Scott Lynn is an American , , director, and social entrepreneur best known for her role as Anne Milbauer on the from 2012 to 2017. Born on March 8, 1970, in , New York, Lynn launched her professional career in the late with guest appearances on series such as The Facts of Life, marking the start of a diverse career spanning , television, and stage. Throughout the 1990s and 2000s, Lynn built a steady presence in Hollywood with roles in films and television, including Forces of Nature (1999) as Debbie, guest appearances on Judging Amy (1999), and a regular role on The Pursuit of Happiness (1995). Her breakthrough in feature films came with the role of Enid in the comedy Legally Blonde (2001), followed by appearances in Loser (2000) and Hollywood Homicide (2003) as I.A. Detective Jackson. On television, she guest-starred on popular shows like Desperate Housewives, How I Met Your Mother, Monk, Weeds, American Horror Story, and Roswell, often portraying sharp, comedic characters. In 2007, she received the VC FilmFest Special Jury Prize for Best Actress for her performance in Finishing the Game: The Search for a New Bruce Lee. Beyond acting, Lynn has worked as a and director, contributing to various independent projects. In , she founded WRiTE BRAiN BOOKS, a company that empowers children to create and publish their own stories through interactive, textless and educational programs aimed at fostering and . As CEO of WRiTE BRAiN WORLD, Lynn has become a prominent , speaking on innovative learning methods and supporting after-school initiatives, including a 2025 contribution to the Afterschool Alliance's Lights On Afterschool campaign.

Early life

Birth and family

Meredith Scott Lynn was born on March 8, 1970, in , . Lynn is of Jewish heritage and has publicly identified as Jewish, noting in a 2012 interview her expectation to be the first "truly Jewish chick" on a daytime . Raised in , she experienced a family environment that nurtured her early passion for creativity and , with her mother—a former —providing foundational support for her artistic interests. From around age 10, Lynn engaged in contests and secured lead roles in school and plays, marking her initial exposure to within a culturally rich urban setting.

Education

Meredith Scott Lynn attended the of Music & Art and in , known as the , where she received a conservatory-style focused on the . The school's intensive in drama and related disciplines played a pivotal role in shaping her early passion for and , building on her childhood involvement in school plays and storytelling contests where she often secured lead roles. Among her contemporaries at LaGuardia was , with whom Lynn formed an initial friendship during their high school years.

Acting career

Early roles

Meredith Scott Lynn made her professional acting debut in 1988, portraying Ashley Payne in the final two episodes of the sitcom The Facts of Life, titled "The Beginning of the End" and "The Beginning of the Beginning." Following her education at the in , Lynn transitioned into a series of guest appearances on television during the late 1980s and early 1990s. In 1989, she guest-starred in an episode of the drama series . The following year, she appeared as Angela in the season four premiere of , titled "Growing Up," and as Gina in the 21 Jump Street episode "Tunnel of Love." Also in 1990, Lynn had a more substantial recurring role as Leslie Barash across seven episodes of the short-lived sitcom The Marshall Chronicles. Lynn continued building her television credits with supporting parts in the early to mid-1990s, including the role of Corrine Sussman in the 1993 Law & Order episode "Benevolence." Her early film work featured minor supporting roles, such as in the 1994 romantic drama Bleeding Hearts opposite and as Jean Mathis in the 1995 comedy The Pursuit of Happiness. She followed with another small part as Megan in the 1996 independent film . These roles established Lynn in the industry through a mix of comedic and dramatic supporting characters, primarily on television.

Film roles

Meredith Scott Lynn's film career gained momentum in the late with a series of supporting roles in comedies, showcasing her talent for quirky, memorable characters. Her breakout film appearance came in 1998's , where she portrayed the Credit Vixen, a brief but energetic role in the and Chris Kattan-led adaptation. That same year, she lent her voice to the character of Adult Vitani in Disney's direct-to-video animated sequel The Lion King II: Simba's Pride, contributing to the film's ensemble of voice talent that brought the story of Simba's pride to life. Lynn continued her comedic streak into the early with roles that highlighted her supporting presence in ensemble casts. In 1999's romantic comedy Forces of Nature, starring and , she played Debbie, a entangled in the protagonists' chaotic journey. She followed this with her role as Enid in the 2001 hit , directed by , where she appeared as a sorority sister in the satirical take on and social norms, adding to the film's lighthearted tone alongside . By 2003, Lynn took on the part of I.A. Jackson in , a buddy-cop featuring and , further demonstrating her versatility in humorous, procedural-driven narratives. Throughout her career, Lynn has amassed roles in over a dozen feature films and releases, forming part of her more than 60 total credits across film and television, often excelling in comic supporting parts that provide sharp wit and timing. Her work in these films underscores a style rooted in ensemble dynamics and character-driven humor, from voice animation to live-action cameos.

Television roles

Following her early television roles in the late 1980s and 1990s, Meredith Scott Lynn continued with guest appearances on various series, gradually building a portfolio that includes over 65 television credits across network, cable, and streaming platforms. Later roles often featured her in supporting capacities, such as on The Practice as Myra Glenn in 1999 and Judging Amy as Hilary Baker in the same year, establishing her as a versatile character actress known for dramatic and comedic turns. Her work evolved from these one-off spots to more prominent recurring positions, particularly in daytime soaps, where she gained recognition for sustained character development. A notable highlight was her recurring role as Anne Milbauer on the long-running soap opera from 2012 to 2017, appearing in over 100 episodes as the scheming best friend to , known for her sharp wit and antagonistic dynamics with characters like . This role marked a period of prominence in her career, allowing Lynn to showcase her ability to portray complex, villainous figures in serialized storytelling. Lynn also ventured into voice acting with appearances on the animated series Family Guy from 2001 to 2002, voicing characters such as Brenda and a girl in episodes like "Mr. Griffin Goes to Washington" and "Peter Griffin: Husband, Father... Brother?," contributing to the show's irreverent humor through brief but memorable contributions. Her guest roles spanned a range of genres, including the dinner guest on Weeds in 2012, Helen on American Horror Story in 2011, Erica on Desperate Housewives in 2008, Linda on The Morning Show in 2019, Sheila Moore on The Rookie in 2021, and Hattie on Station 19 in 2022, demonstrating her adaptability across comedy, drama, and horror anthologies up to the early 2020s. These appearances, often in ensemble casts, underscored her status as a familiar face in primetime television, bridging her early guest work to more established soap opera tenure.

Production and direction

Production companies

Meredith Scott Lynn founded Productions, marking her transition from to producing independent films. Drawing from her background in on-screen roles, she established the company to champion creative storytelling outside mainstream Hollywood structures. Lynn launched 1Train Films as an extension of her production endeavors, aiming to foster accessible and engaging cinematic projects. This entity built on the foundation of Productions, emphasizing collaborative efforts in film development. Both companies share a core mission to support independent filmmaking by producing content that resonates with diverse audiences, including announcements (PSAs) and initiatives tied to for social causes. Through these ventures, Lynn has prioritized projects that promote artistic independence and community impact, facilitating opportunities for emerging talent in the industry.

Notable credits

Meredith Scott Lynn's producing and directing work centers on independent films and socially impactful shorts, often emphasizing creative storytelling and community causes. One of her key early projects is the 1999 independent comedy Standing on Fishes, which she co-directed with and produced alongside Alan Welch. The film follows a young sculptor's unconventional journey through art circles, blending humor with explorations of personal values and relationships; it premiered at film festivals and received positive notice in Variety for its "twisted" and engaging narrative, later becoming available on streaming platforms like . In 2015, Lynn co-directed the family adventure The 3 Tails Movie: A Mermaid Adventure with Andrés Garretón, adapting a about young safeguarding endangered sea creatures. Produced by a collaborative team including and Barbara Carratala Bonds, the film highlights environmental conservation and has achieved over 20 million views across its related online content, earning the Best Mermaid award and recognition for promoting ocean awareness among youth audiences. Lynn has also produced public service announcements for nonprofit organizations, including Chrysalis, which provides employment services to homeless and low-income individuals, and , which fosters friendships for people with intellectual disabilities. These short films support and campaigns, leveraging her production expertise to amplify community initiatives.

Entrepreneurship and advocacy

WRiTE BRAiN BOOKS

Meredith Scott Lynn founded WRiTE BRAiN BOOKS in 2014, serving as its CEO and leveraging her extensive background in entertainment to launch this educational venture focused on literacy and creativity. The company, later expanded under the WRiTE BRAiN WORLD umbrella, produces textless, richly illustrated books with lined pages specifically designed for K-12 students to author their own narratives, fostering self-expression, imagination, and writing skills while aligning with educational standards such as Common Core. The development of these products stemmed from Lynn's personal inspiration during a storytelling session with her young niece, Lila, using a simple wordless book that sparked improvised tales and highlighted the power of visual prompts for young minds. Drawing from her decades as an actress, producer, and director—where she honed skills in narrative creation—Lynn collaborated with emerging artists, including those from the , to illustrate over 30 titles, with additional books in development. The curricula were crafted with input from educators and family members, incorporating teacher guides, worksheets, word banks, and scaffolding tools to support diverse , including and social-emotional development. Supplements were specifically designed for special needs students, such as those with learning differences, to enhance communication and confidence through adaptable, multi-sensory approaches. WRiTE BRAiN BOOKS' products have achieved widespread distribution in schools across nearly all 50 U.S. states, addressing the needs of English learners—who comprise over 70% of students nationwide—and serving in-school, after-school, and summer learning contexts. The impact includes high reclassification rates for English learners and measurable gains in student engagement and skills, such as no summer learning loss for 96% of 2,561 participants in one program, alongside boosts in and beyond standardized testing. Company growth has been steady, evolving from a small, family-oriented team to offering comprehensive packages with digital publishing tools, for teachers, and family engagement resources, all while maintaining a focus on inclusive, standards-aligned .

Speaking and initiatives

Meredith Scott Lynn has established herself as a prominent education advocate, speaker, and social entrepreneur, focusing on youth literacy and holistic learning approaches. Since transitioning fully to this role post-acting career, she has delivered keynotes and presentations emphasizing creative writing as a tool for empowering young minds, often highlighting "whole-mind thinking" to integrate emotional, creative, and analytical development in education. In 2025, Lynn served as a at the Delano Union School District's Back-to-School Breakfast, inspiring educators and staff on fostering and student engagement at the start of the academic year. She also contributed prominently to the Afterschool Alliance's Lights On initiative, authoring guest articles that promoted celebrations across the U.S., urging afterschool programs to prioritize writing activities to build stronger readers and thinkers. These efforts underscore her post-2021 commitment to expanding access to innovative beyond traditional classrooms. Lynn's extends to collaborations with organizations like the California Afterschool Network, where in 2023 she participated in their conference, delivering an energetic presentation on afterschool 's role in development. Through WRiTE BRAiN as her core platform, she has engaged in broader initiatives, including interviews and public discussions on youth , though specific campaigns or PSAs tied to her work remain limited in public record. No major awards for her efforts between 2021 and 2025 have been documented, but her contributions continue to influence afterschool policy and practice as of November 2025.

Personal life

Friendships

Meredith Scott Lynn shares an enduring friendship with actress that dates back to their high school years in New York. In a 2013 interview, Lynn described Aniston as a close friend she has known for a very long time, emphasizing their shared high school experience and her long-standing familiarity with Aniston's family, including her father, actor , whom Lynn first met at age 15. This bond extended to early career support, as Lynn provided Aniston with $100 for her initial headshots upon moving to . Through her extensive work in Hollywood, Lynn has cultivated personal ties with various actors from shared projects, fostering connections that blend professional encounters with lasting personal relationships. These include her acquaintance with , developed through the Aniston family friendship and later reinforced in collaborative settings. Lynn maintains a notably private stance on her romantic life, with no public details available regarding , partners, or children. Biographical sources confirm the absence of such information, highlighting her preference for discretion in personal matters beyond her professional and select friendships.

Creative pursuits

Outside her acting career, Meredith Scott Lynn has engaged in musical pursuits as a performer in the Jewish rap duo Sisters, where she adopts the stage name MC Jew C alongside collaborator Coley Sohn, known as Lil Mitzvah. The duo has released content such as the holiday-themed track "Merry (A Jewish Rap)," blending humor and cultural commentary in their performances. Lynn has also pursued percussion as a , playing the drum for over 20 years in song circles and community choirs led by singer . Her contributions include providing rhythmic accompaniment on Wheeler's 2008 album , enhancing the minimally instrumented arrangements. These collaborative musical activities reflect Lynn's interest in communal performance and improvisation beyond professional commitments.

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