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Lynne Thigpen

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Born

December 22, 1948

Died

March 12, 2003 (age 54)

Place of Birth

Joliet, Illinois, USA

Also Known As

Lynne Richmond

Lynne Thigpen

Biography

Cherlynne Theresa 'Lynne' Thigpen (December 22, 1948 – March 12, 2003) was an American actress of stage and screen. She was known for her roles as The Chief of ACME Crimenet on the game show Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego? and various spinoffs, Luna (The Moon) on the Playhouse Disney children's series Bear in the Big Blue House, and Ella Farmer on The District (2000–2003). For her varied television work, she was nominated for six Daytime Emmy Awards and she also won a Tony Award in 1997 for portraying Dr. Judith Kaufman in An American Daughter.

Preview Clip: When Hell Freezes Over, I'll Skate (1979, Lynne Thigpen, Lynne Allen, Marilyn Winbush)

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Filmography

2003FilmAnger Managementas Judge Daniels 2002FilmBear in the Big Blue House: Everybody's Specialas Luna (voice)2001FilmNovocaineas Pat 2001FilmBear in the Big Blue House - Party Time with Bearas Luna (voice)2000TVThe Districtas Ella Farmer 2000FilmBear in the Big Blue House: A Berry Bear Christmasas Luna (voice)2000FilmShaftas Carla Howard 2000FilmAn American Daughteras Dr. Judith B. Kaufman 1999FilmBicentennial Manas Female President 1999FilmThe Insideras Mrs. Williams 1999FilmRandom Heartsas Phyllis Bonaparte 1999FilmNight Ride Homeas Fran 1998FilmChance of a Lifetimeas Ms. Wood 1997TVBear in the Big Blue Houseas Luna (voice)1997TVKing of the Hillas Judge (voice)1996TVWhere in Time Is Carmen Sandiego?as The Chief 1996FilmPretty Poisonas Jane Azenauer 1996FilmA Mother's Instinctas "Mike" Wheelwright 1996FilmThe Boys Next Dooras Mrs. Tracy 1996FilmA. Philip Randolph: For Jobs and Freedomas Self - Narrator 1995FilmCagney & Lacey: The View Through the Glass Ceilingas Captain Gigi Gardenas 1995FilmJust Causeas Ida Conklin 1995TVAmerica's War on Povertyas Self - Narrator (voice)1994FilmBlankmanas Grandma Walker 1994FilmThe Paperas Janet 1993FilmNaked in New Yorkas Helen 1993FilmGirlfriendas Jo Delancey 1993TVHomicide: Life on the Streetas Regina Wilson 1992FilmBob Robertsas Kelly Noble 1992FilmArticle 99as Nurse White 1991TVWhere in the World Is Carmen Sandiego?as The Chief 1991FilmSeparate but Equalas Ruth Alice Stovall 1991TVSeparate but Equalas Ruth Alice Stovall 1990TVLaw & Orderas Judge Ida Boucher 1990FilmImpulseas Dr. Gardner 1989FilmFear Stalkas Barbara 1989FilmPrivate Affairsas Mrs. Meeks 1989TVFMas Naomi Sayers 1989FilmLean On Meas Leonna Barrett 1988TVRoseanne 1988TVDear Johnas Sarah Donnelly 1988FilmRunning on Emptyas Contact at Eldridge St.1987FilmHello Againas Reporter #2 1987TVthirtysomething 1987TVThe Days and Nights of Molly Doddas Nate's Cousin 1986TVThe Ellen Burstyn Show 1986TVL.A. Lawas D.A. Ruby Thomas 1986FilmSweet Libertyas Claire 1986FilmRockabyeas Rica Towne 1985FilmFlanaganas Woman Cop 1985TVThe Equalizeras Cleaning Lady 1984TVThe Cosby Showas Mrs. Hudson 1984TVHunteras Marilyn Fowler 1984FilmStreets of Fireas Subway Motorwoman 1983TVReading Rainbowas Self - Narrator (voice)1982FilmTootsieas Jo 1982FilmWorkingas Telephone Operator 1982TVAmerican Playhouseas Telephone Operator 1981TVGimme a Break!1981TVLove, Sidneyas Nancy 1981FilmTintypes 1979FilmWhen Hell Freezes Over, I'll Skateas Featured Performer 1979FilmThe Warriorsas D.J.1973FilmGodspellas Lynne 1972FilmFol-de-Rolas Witch / Ensemble 1956TVTony Awardsas Self - Nominee / Performer 1951TVHallmark Hall of Fameas Mrs. Tracy