LYNN WHITFIELD
Lynn Whitfield
Gender: Female
Known for: Acting
Birthday: February 15, 1953
Place of Birth: Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA
Biography
Lynn Whitfield (née Smith; born February 15, 1953) is an American actress. She began her acting career in television and theatre before progressing to supporting roles in film. She won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or Movie and received a Golden Globe Award nomination for her breakout performance as Josephine Baker in the HBO biographical film The Josephine Baker Story (1991).
Filmography
Starring
2024·
St. Denis MedicalBarb
2024·
Albany RoadPaula Henderson
2023·
The Retirement PlanDrisdale
2022·
SherriSelf - Guest
TBA·
HelpIrene
2021·
Vacation FriendsSuzanne
2021·
Woman in MotionSelf
Marie Benoît
2019·
Tamron HallSelf - Guest
2018·
The ChiAlicia
2018·
The ResidentJosephine Okeke
2018·
SolaceIrene
2018·
Nappily Ever AfterPaulette Jones
2017·
Espionage TonightSydney Greenstreet
2016·
GreenleafLady Mae Greenleaf
2016·
Prayer Never FailsLoral Brown
2014·
Chasing LifeKaren Callahan
Mary Walker
2014·
Lap DanceMomma Pearl
2014·
30 Days in AtlantaClara
2014·
My Other MotherMary Jo
2014·
The Ugly DucklingNarrator (voice)
2013·
Fatal AttractionNarrator (voice)
2013·
Act Like You Love MeHarriett Lofton
2013·
The Dempsey SistersOlivia Norman
Sophia Brent
2013·
The Last LetterLorraine
2013·
24 Hour LoveCynthia
2013·
Lonely BoyDr. Christine Nolan
2013·
King's FaithVanessa
2012·
Battlefield AmericaMs. Parker
Francine
2012·
Somebody's ChildConstance
Lillian Winter
Bee
2009·
FlashForwardAnastasia Markham
2009·
PoliWoodSelf
2009·
The ReboundLaura Reilly
2008·
The WomenGlenda Hill
2008·
Kings of the EveningGracie
2006·
Shark2006·
ConfessionsDr. Page
2006·
The Cheetah Girls 2Dorothea Garibaldi
Victoria
2005·
The Tyra Banks ShowBarbara Becnel
2003·
Head of StateDebra Lassiter
2003·
The Cheetah GirlsDorothea Garibaldi
2002·
Without a TracePaula Van Doren
2002·
A Time for DancingLinda Derricks, the Dance Teacher
2001·
A Girl ThingNia Morgan
2000·
Strong MedicineDr. Marshall
2000·
Boston PublicLouanna Harper
Herself
1999·
Love SongsJean Simpson
Lori Jackson
1999·
The Color of CourageMinnie McGhee
1999·
Deep in My HeartCorrine Burrell
1998·
StepmomDr. P. Sweikert
1998·
The WeddingCorinne Coles
Mrs. Brown
1997·
Eve's BayouRoz Batiste
1997·
Gone Fishin'Angie
1996·
Promised LandDr. Serena Hall
Sophie
Brandi
1994·
Touched by an AngelDr. Serena Hall
1994·
The Cosby Mysteries1994·
State of EmergencyDehlia Johnson
Bobbie Mallory
1994·
In the Army NowSgt. Ladd
1993·
Taking the HeatCarolyn Hunter
1992·
MartinEllen
Esther
Josephine Baker
1990·
Zora is My Name!1989·
SnoopsDenise Kendall
Ciel
1988·
HeartBeatDr. Cory Banks
Bobbie Maxwell
1987·
Dead AimSheila Freeman
Self
1987·
Jaws: The RevengeLouisa
1986·
MatlockJohnnie Mae Gibson
1986·
John HenryPollie Ann
1985·
Tall Tales & LegendsPollie Ann
1985·
The Slugger's WifeTina Alvarado
1985·
SilveradoRae
1984·
Miami Vice1983·
Trauma Center1983·
Doctor DetroitThelma Cleland
1982·
Matt HoustonVal
1982·
Cagney & LaceyWoman in bath
1981·
Hill Street BluesJill Thomas
1944·
Golden Globe AwardsSelf - Nominee
Production
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