Perhaps best known for directing the award-winning British TV series, "Yes, Minister" and "Yes, Prime Minister", Lynn honed his comedic skills as a member of the Cambridge Circus satirical revue in the mid-1960s. After acting on the New York and London stage as well as British TV, he branched out into directing in the early 70s, staging plays in the West End, for the RSC and on Broadway.Lynn wrote the screenplay for "The Internecine Project" (1974) and made a short film, "Mick's People" (1982), before directing his first feature, "Clue" (1985). A disappointing comedy whodunit, "Clue" was more
Began career as an actor with revue troupe Cambridge Circus, performing in New York
1964
Appeared on "The Ed Sullivan Show"
1965
Was writer and cast member of syndicated TV series, "Cambridge Circus"
Acted in repertory in Lecester, Edinburgh and with the Bristol Old Vic in London
Appeared on stage in "Green Julia" (1965), "Fiddler on the Roof" (1967-68), "Blue Comedy" (1968), "The Comedy of the Changing Years" (1969), "When We Are Married" (1970)
