Lynne Thigpen
Acting
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.
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Movies (41)
Anger Management2003Judge Daniels
Bear in the Big Blue House: Everybody's Special2002Luna (voice)
Novocaine2001Pat
Bear in the Big Blue House - Party Time with Bear2001Luna (voice)
Bear in the Big Blue House: A Berry Bear Christmas2000Luna (voice)
Shaft2000Carla Howard
An American Daughter2000Dr. Judith B. Kaufman
Bicentennial Man1999Female President
The Insider1999Mrs. Williams
Random Hearts1999Phyllis Bonaparte
Night Ride Home1999Fran
Chance of a Lifetime1998Ms. Wood
Pretty Poison1996Jane Azenauer
A Mother's Instinct1996"Mike" Wheelwright
The Boys Next Door1996Mrs. Tracy
Cagney & Lacey: The View Through the Glass Ceiling1995Captain Gigi Gardenas
Just Cause1995Ida Conklin
Blankman1994Grandma Walker
The Paper1994Janet
Naked in New York1993Helen- Girlfriend1993Jo Delancey
Bob Roberts1992Kelly Noble
Article 991992Nurse White
Separate but Equal1991Ruth Alice Stovall
Impulse1990Dr. Gardner
Fear Stalk1989Barbara
Private Affairs1989Mrs. Meeks
Lean On Me1989Leonna Barrett
Running on Empty1988Contact at Eldridge St.
Hello Again1987Reporter #2
Shows (25)
The District2000Ella Farmer
Bear in the Big Blue House1997Luna (voice)
King of the Hill1997Judge (voice)
Where in Time Is Carmen Sandiego?1996The Chief
America's War on Poverty1995Self - Narrator (voice)
Homicide: Life on the Street1993Regina Wilson
Where in the World Is Carmen Sandiego?1991The Chief
Separate but Equal1991Ruth Alice Stovall
Law & Order1990Judge Ida Boucher
FM1989Naomi Sayers
Roseanne1988
Dear John1988Sarah Donnelly
thirtysomething1987
The Days and Nights of Molly Dodd1987Nate's Cousin
The Ellen Burstyn Show1986
L.A. Law1986D.A. Ruby Thomas
The Equalizer1985Cleaning Lady
The Cosby Show1984Mrs. Hudson
Hunter1984Lt. Marilyn Fowler
Reading Rainbow1983Self - Narrator (voice)
American Playhouse1982Telephone Operator
Gimme a Break!1981
Love, Sidney1981Nancy
Tony Awards1956Self - Nominee / Performer
Hallmark Hall of Fame1951Mrs. Tracy