Lynne Roberts

Lynne Roberts, also credited as Mary Hart, was born Theda May Roberts (November 22, 1922– April 1, 1978). She was an American film actress during the Golden Age of Hollywood who appeared exclusively in what were referred to as B-movies.

Early years

Born in El Paso, Texas, Roberts was the daughter of Hobart M. Roberts, a bookkeeper, and May Holland. The family moved to Los Angeles in the 1920s.

Career

Roberts began working as an actress in the 1930s, under contract to Republic Pictures. At the age of 14, in 1936, she played a role in Bulldog Edition. In 1938, at age 16, she starred in the cliffhangers: The Lone Ranger and Dick Tracy Returns, and played a role in The Higgins Family. She was officially listed in studio records as having been born in 1919.

In 1941 she starred with Sonja Henie and John Payne in Sun Valley Serenade, while under contract to 20th Century-Fox. She returned to Republic Pictures in 1944, and stayed under contract there until 1948. She starred with Gene Autry in Sioux City Sue in 1946, and appeared in two more films with Autry: Robin Hood of Texas and Saddle Pals, as well as three films with Roy Rogers, and one with Monte Hale.

Lynne Roberts (basketball)

Lynne Roberts (born August 28, 1975) is the women's basketball head coach at the University of Utah. She has also served as head coach for the Cal State Chico Wildcats and the University of the Pacific Tigers.

Early life

Roberts was born and raised in Redding, California. She would attend Enterprise High where she would earn 12 varsity letters and was awarded the 1993 Northern Section Player of the Year.

Roberts attended Seattle Pacific University where she played for the Falcons. During her time with the Falcons (1993-1997), Roberts set a school record for 3-pointers made in one season at 82 and for three-point percentage in a game when she made 7 of 8 against Willamette. Roberts regards her most memorable moment at college when she made the game winning 3-pointers to defeat Division I's UC Davis Aggies. Roberts would graduate in 1997 with a bachelor's degree in history.

Coaching History

After graduating from Seattle Pacific, Roberts would remain to pursue a master's degree. While pursuing her master's degree, Roberts would act as a student assistant for the Falcons. Over five seasons Roberts would help lead the Falcons to a 113-31 record and make five straight NCAA Division 2 appearances. Roberts would graduate with a master's degree in athletic administration in 2000.