7.3
Movie
Acting
Lynne Thigpen
- Born
- Died
- (aged 54)
- Birthplace
- Joliet, Illinois, USA
- Credits
- 67 titles
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.
Signature work
Known For
7.3
Movie
6.2
Movie
Anger Management
7.7
Movie
The Warriors
7.5
Movie
The Insider
7.2
Movie
Tootsie
6.0
Movie
Shaft
7.3
TV
Law & Order
7.4
TV
King of the Hill
6.3
Movie
Just Cause
6.9
Movie
Streets of Fire
7.0
TV
The Cosby Show
5.6
Movie
Random Hearts
6.8
TV
Roseanne
7.5
Movie
Running on Empty
7.3
Movie
Lean On Me
6.6
Movie
The Paper
5.4
Movie
Blankman
6.6
Movie
Bob Roberts
Acting credits 67
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Anger Management Film | Judge Daniels |
| 2002 | Bear in the Big Blue House: Everybody's Special Film | Luna (voice) |
| 2001 | Novocaine Film | Pat |
| 2001 | Bear in the Big Blue House - Party Time with Bear Film | Luna (voice) |
| 2000 | The District TV | Ella Farmer (67 ep) |
| 2000 | Bear in the Big Blue House: A Berry Bear Christmas Film | Luna (voice) |
| 2000 | Shaft Film | Carla Howard |
| 2000 | An American Daughter Film | Dr. Judith B. Kaufman |
| 1999 | Bicentennial Man Film | Female President |
| 1999 | The Insider Film | Mrs. Williams |
| 1999 | Random Hearts Film | Phyllis Bonaparte |
| 1999 | Night Ride Home Film | Fran |
| 1998 | Chance of a Lifetime Film | Ms. Wood |
| 1997 | Bear in the Big Blue House TV | Luna (voice) (117 ep) |
| 1997 | King of the Hill TV | Judge (voice) (1 ep) |
| 1996 | Where in Time Is Carmen Sandiego? TV | The Chief (99 ep) |
| 1996 | Pretty Poison Film | Jane Azenauer |
| 1996 | A Mother's Instinct Film | "Mike" Wheelwright |
| 1996 | The Boys Next Door Film | Mrs. Tracy |
| 1996 | A. Philip Randolph: For Jobs and Freedom Film | Self - Narrator |
| 1995 | Cagney & Lacey: The View Through the Glass Ceiling Film | Captain Gigi Gardenas |
| 1995 | Just Cause Film | Ida Conklin |
| 1995 | America's War on Poverty TV | Self - Narrator (voice) (5 ep) |
| 1994 | Blankman Film | Grandma Walker |
| 1994 | The Paper Film | Janet |
| 1993 | Naked in New York Film | Helen |
| 1993 | Girlfriend Film | Jo Delancey |
| 1993 | Homicide: Life on the Street TV | Regina Wilson (3 ep) |
| 1992 | Bob Roberts Film | Kelly Noble |
| 1992 | Article 99 Film | Nurse White |
| 1991 | Where in the World Is Carmen Sandiego? TV | The Chief (119 ep) |
| 1991 | Separate but Equal Film | Ruth Alice Stovall |
| 1991 | Separate but Equal TV | Ruth Alice Stovall (2 ep) |
| 1990 | Law & Order TV | Judge Ida Boucher (3 ep) |
| 1990 | Impulse Film | Dr. Gardner |
| 1989 | Fear Stalk Film | Barbara |
| 1989 | Private Affairs Film | Mrs. Meeks |
| 1989 | FM TV | Naomi Sayers (13 ep) |
| 1989 | Lean On Me Film | Leonna Barrett |
| 1988 | Roseanne TV | (1 ep) |
| 1988 | Dear John TV | Sarah Donnelly (1 ep) |
| 1988 | Running on Empty Film | Contact at Eldridge St. |
| 1987 | Hello Again Film | Reporter #2 |
| 1987 | thirtysomething TV | (6 ep) |
| 1987 | The Days and Nights of Molly Dodd TV | Nate's Cousin (1 ep) |
| 1986 | The Ellen Burstyn Show TV | (1 ep) |
| 1986 | L.A. Law TV | D.A. Ruby Thomas (10 ep) |
| 1986 | Sweet Liberty Film | Claire |
| 1986 | Rockabye Film | Rica Towne |
| 1985 | Flanagan Film | Woman Cop |
| 1985 | The Equalizer TV | Cleaning Lady (2 ep) |
| 1984 | The Cosby Show TV | Mrs. Hudson (2 ep) |
| 1984 | Hunter TV | Marilyn Fowler (1 ep) |
| 1984 | Streets of Fire Film | Subway Motorwoman |
| 1983 | Reading Rainbow TV | Self - Narrator (voice) (1 ep) |
| 1982 | Tootsie Film | Jo |
| 1982 | Working Film | Telephone Operator |
| 1982 | American Playhouse TV | Telephone Operator, Louisa (1 ep) |
| 1981 | Gimme a Break! TV | (2 ep) |
| 1981 | Love, Sidney TV | Nancy (44 ep) |