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
all 66
Movies 41
TV Shows 25
Voice 5
self 3
Judge Daniels

Anger Management (2003)
Movie
6.23
Ella Farmer

The District (2000)
TV
Carla Howard

Shaft (2000)
Movie
6
Dr. Judith B. Kaufman

An American Daughter (2000)
Movie
Female President

Bicentennial Man (1999)
Movie
5
Mrs. Williams

The Insider (1999)
Movie
2
Phyllis Bonaparte

Random Hearts (1999)
Movie
6
Ms. Wood

Chance of a Lifetime (1998)
Movie
Luna (voice)

Bear in the Big Blue House (1997)
TV
1
Judge (voice)

King of the Hill (1997)
TV
7
Jane Azenauer

Pretty Poison (1996)
Movie
'Mike' Wheelwright

A Mother's Instinct (1996)
Movie
Mrs. Tracy

The Boys Next Door (1996)
Movie
Capt. Gigi Cardenas

Cagney & Lacey: The View Through the Glass Ceiling (1995)
Movie
Ida Conklin

Just Cause (1995)
Movie
2.5
Self - Narrator (voice)

America's War on Poverty (1995)
TV
Grandma Walker

Blankman (1994)
Movie
Kelly Noble

Bob Roberts (1992)
Movie
2
Nurse White

Article 99 (1992)
Movie
Ruth Alice Stovall

Separate But Equal (1991)
Movie
Ruth Alice Stovall

Separate but Equal (1991)
TV
Judge Ida Boucher

Law & Order (1990)
TV
5.78
Dr. Gardner

Impulse (1990)
Movie
Barbara

Fear Stalk (1989)
Movie
Mrs. Meeks

Private Affairs (1989)
Movie
Naomi Sayers

FM (1989)
TV
Leonna Barrett

Lean On Me (1989)
Movie
10
Sarah Donnelly

Dear John (1988)
TV
Contact at Eldridge St.

Running on Empty (1988)
Movie
Reporter #2

Hello Again (1987)
Movie
Cleaning Lady

The Equalizer - The Movie: Blood & Wine (1987)
Movie
Nate's Cousin

The Days and Nights of Molly Dodd (1987)
TV
D.A. Ruby Thomas

L.A. Law (1986)
TV
6
Rica Towne

Rockabye (1986)
Movie
Woman Cop

Flanagan (1985)
Movie
Cleaning Lady

The Equalizer (1985)
TV
7.33
Mrs. Hudson

The Cosby Show (1984)
TV
6.2
Lt. Marilyn Fowler

Hunter (1984)
TV
Subway Motorwoman

Streets of Fire (1984)
Movie
6
Herself - Narrator (voice)

Reading Rainbow (1983)
TV
6
Telephone Operator

Working (1982)
Movie
Lynne

Godspell (1973)
Movie
Witch / Ensemble

Fol-de-Rol (1972)
Movie
Self - Winner

Tony Awards (1956)
TV
1
Fran / Mrs. Tracy

Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951)
TV
8.33
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Known ForActing
GenderFemale
Birthday1948-12-22
Deathday2003-03-12 (54 years old)
Birth PlaceJoliet, United States
CitizenshipsUnited States
Also Known AsLynne Richmond
AwardsTony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Play
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