LYNNE THIGPEN
Lynne Thigpen
Gender: Female
Known for: Acting
Birthday: December 22, 1948
Deathday: March 12, 2003
Place of Birth: Joliet, Illinois, USA
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.
Filmography
Starring
2003·
Anger ManagementJudge Daniels
Luna (voice)
Luna (voice)
2001·
NovocainePat
2000·
The DistrictElla Farmer
2000·
An American DaughterDr. Judith B. Kaufman
2000·
ShaftCarla Howard
Luna (voice)
1999·
Bicentennial ManFemale President
1999·
Random HeartsPhyllis Bonaparte
1999·
Night Ride HomeFran
1999·
The InsiderMrs. Williams
1998·
Chance of a LifetimeMs. Wood
1997·
King of the HillJudge (voice)
Luna (voice)
The Chief
1996·
A Mother's Instinct"Mike" Wheelwright
1996·
Pretty PoisonJane Azenauer
1996·
The Boys Next DoorMrs. Tracy
Self - Narrator (voice)
1995·
Just CauseIda Conklin
Captain Gigi Gardenas
1994·
The PaperJanet
1994·
BlankmanGrandma Walker
1993·
GirlfriendJo Delancey
1993·
Naked in New YorkHelen
1992·
Bob RobertsKelly Noble
1992·
Article 99Nurse White
1991·
Separate but EqualRuth Alice Stovall
The Chief
1991·
Separate But EqualRuth Alice Stovall
1990·
Law & OrderJudge Ida Boucher
1990·
ImpulseDr. Gardner
1989·
FMNaomi Sayers
1989·
Fear StalkBarbara
1989·
Private AffairsMrs. Meeks
1989·
Lean On MeLeonna Barrett
1988·
Dear JohnSarah Donnelly
1988·
Roseanne1988·
Running on EmptyContact at Eldridge St.
Nate's Cousin
1987·
thirtysomething1987·
Hello AgainReporter #2
1986·
L.A. LawD.A. Ruby Thomas
1986·
Sweet LibertyClaire
1986·
RockabyeRica Towne
1985·
The EqualizerCleaning Lady
1985·
FlanaganWoman Cop
1984·
HunterLt. Marilyn Fowler
1984·
The Cosby ShowMrs. Hudson
1984·
Streets of FireSubway Motorwoman
1983·
Reading RainbowSelf - Narrator (voice)
1982·
WorkingTelephone Operator
1982·
TootsieJo
1981·
Love, SidneyNancy
1981·
Gimme a Break!1981·
TintypesFeatured Performer
1979·
The WarriorsD.J.
1972·
Fol-de-RolWitch / Ensemble
1956·
Tony AwardsSelf - Nominee / Performer, Self - Winner
Fran, Mrs. Tracy