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Acting
Lynne Thigpen
Also known as: Lynne Richmond
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.
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Birthday
December 22, 1948
Day of Death
March 12, 2003
Age at Death
54 years old
Place of Birth
Joliet, Illinois, USA
Popularity Score
0.9
Filmography
Anger Management
Judge Daniels
2003Movie
Bear in the Big Blue House: Everybody's Special
Luna (voice)
2002Movie
Novocaine
Pat
2001Movie
Bear in the Big Blue House - Party Time with Bear
Luna (voice)
2001Movie
Bear in the Big Blue House: A Berry Bear Christmas
Luna (voice)
2000Movie
Shaft
Carla Howard
2000Movie
An American Daughter
Dr. Judith B. Kaufman
2000Movie
The District
Ella Farmer
2000TV
The Insider
Mrs. Williams
1999Movie
Night Ride Home
Fran
1999Movie
Random Hearts
Phyllis Bonaparte
1999Movie
Bicentennial Man
Female President
1999Movie
Chance of a Lifetime
Ms. Wood
1998Movie
Bear in the Big Blue House
Luna (voice)
1997TV
King of the Hill
Judge (voice)
1997TV
The Boys Next Door
Mrs. Tracy
1996Movie
Pretty Poison
Jane Azenauer
1996Movie
A Mother's Instinct
"Mike" Wheelwright
1996Movie
A. Philip Randolph: For Jobs and Freedom
Self - Narrator
1996Movie
Where in Time Is Carmen Sandiego?
The Chief
1996TV
Cagney & Lacey: The View Through the Glass Ceiling
Captain Gigi Gardenas
1995Movie
Just Cause
Ida Conklin
1995Movie
America's War on Poverty
Self - Narrator (voice)
1995TV
Blankman
Grandma Walker
1994Movie
The Paper
Janet
1994Movie
Naked in New York
Helen
1993Movie
Girlfriend
Jo Delancey
1993Movie
Homicide: Life on the Street
Regina Wilson
1993TV
Article 99
Nurse White
1992Movie
Bob Roberts
Kelly Noble
1992Movie
Separate but Equal
Ruth Alice Stovall
1991Movie
Where in the World Is Carmen Sandiego?
The Chief
1991TV
Separate but Equal
Ruth Alice Stovall
1991TV
Impulse
Dr. Gardner
1990Movie
Law & Order
Judge Ida Boucher
1990TV
Lean On Me
Leonna Barrett
1989Movie
Private Affairs
Mrs. Meeks
1989Movie
Fear Stalk
Barbara
1989Movie
FM
Naomi Sayers
1989TV
Running on Empty
Contact at Eldridge St.
1988Movie
Roseanne
1988TV
Dear John
Sarah Donnelly
1988TV
Hello Again
Reporter #2
1987Movie
thirtysomething
1987TV
The Days and Nights of Molly Dodd
Nate's Cousin
1987TV
Rockabye
Rica Towne
1986Movie
Sweet Liberty
Claire
1986Movie
L.A. Law
D.A. Ruby Thomas
1986TV
The Ellen Burstyn Show
1986TV
Flanagan
Woman Cop
1985Movie
The Equalizer
Cleaning Lady
1985TV
Streets of Fire
Subway Motorwoman
1984Movie
The Cosby Show
Mrs. Hudson
1984TV
Hunter
Marilyn Fowler
1984TV
Reading Rainbow
Self - Narrator (voice)
1983TV
Tootsie
Jo
1982Movie
Working
Telephone Operator
1982Movie
American Playhouse
Telephone Operator
1982TV
Tintypes
1981Movie
Gimme a Break!
1981TV
Love, Sidney
Nancy
1981TV
The Warriors
D.J.
1979Movie
When Hell Freezes Over, I'll Skate
Featured Performer
1979Movie
Godspell
Lynne
1973Movie
Fol-de-Rol
Witch / Ensemble
1972Movie
Tony Awards
Self - Nominee / Performer
1956TV
Hallmark Hall of Fame
Mrs. Tracy
1951TV