Lynn Collins

Guide Note

Lynn Collins is an American stage and film actress born in Texas, USA. Lynn married actor Steven Strait in 2008. She played the role of Portia in the film The Merchant of Venice, she also appeared in 50 First Date, The Lake House, and The Number 23.

Fast Facts

1. Birth name: Viola Lynn Collins
2. Born: July 1, 1979
3. Birthplace: Texas
4. Husband: Steven Strait

Notable Roles

• Beatnick Girl in Down With Love (2003)
• Portia in The Merchant of Venice (2004)
• Linda in 50 First Dates (2004)
• Mona in The Lake House (2006)
• Suicide Blonde in The Number 23 (2007)

Quotes

I understand how for the producers and the director and the rest of the crew working behind the scenes, it really was difficult for them. All I had to do was try not to eat too much pasta so my corsets would fit (laughing). -- Lynn Collins on the difficulty of shooting "The Merchant of Venice"¹

It was very difficult because, as a woman in a group of men, I had to stop relying on anything other than my intelligence and my talent. And that was a big lesson for me that actually pretty much changed my life.-- Lynn Collins on working with the cast of The Merchant of Venice¹

Related Pages on Mahalo

Steven Strait | The Merchant of Venice | 50 First Dates | The Lake House | The Number 23 |Texas

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