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 67
Movies 42
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
Captain Gigi Gardenas
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
Jo Delancey
Girlfriend (1993)
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
4.88
Dr. Gardner
Impulse (1990)
Movie
Barbara
Fear Stalk (1989)
Movie
Mrs. Meeks
Private Affairs (1989)
Movie
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
Featured Performer
When Hell Freezes Over, I'll Skate (1979)
Movie
Witch / Ensemble
Fol-de-Rol (1972)
Movie
Self - Nominee / Performer / Self - Winner
Tony Awards (1956)
TV
1
Fran / Mrs. Tracy
Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951)
TV
8.33
Gallery
Information
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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