Lynne Griffin
Known for
For decades now, Lynne Griffin has been a Canadian actress who has spent far more time working than being talked about. 43 credits across 52 years is a rate most careers never reach. The role of Grandma in 'Thanksgiving' is the one that keeps being brought up. She appears in 'Dream House' too. More of the credits fall under thriller than under anything else.
Lynne Griffin
23 Movies
20 Series
For decades now, Lynne Griffin has been a Canadian actress who has spent far more time working than being talked about. 43 credits across 52 years is a rate most careers never reach. The role of Grandma in 'Thanksgiving' is the one that keeps being brought up. She appears in 'Dream House' too. More of the credits fall under thriller than under anything else.
Movies
Plays Grandma 'Dodger'
Priscilla
2023
Plays Grandma
Thanksgiving
2023
Plays Sadie
Dream House
2011
Plays Clare
Black Christmas
1974
Plays Old Woman / Grapes of Wrath
Fahrenheit 451
2018
Plays Juliet
God of Frogs
2026
Plays Waitress
The Heavenly Kid
1985
Plays Sarah
The Amateur
1981
Plays Patti O'Connor
Curtains
1983
Plays Hattie
88
2015
Plays Margot
Seven Veils
2025
Plays Pam Elsinore
Strange Brew
1983
Plays Monica
Mr. Patman
1981
Plays Emilia
True Identity
1991
Plays Médecin légiste
Bugs
2003
Plays Mrs. Yarborough
Harlan County War
2000
Plays Karen Hughes
Hitting Home
1988
TV Shows
Plays Miss Pink Cat / Martha Monkey (voice)
Noddy's Toyland Adventures
1992
Plays Mrs. Bronfman
Michael: Tuesdays and Thursdays
2011
Plays Candice Alexander
I'll Take Manhattan
1987
Plays Jane Kingsbury
Storm of the Century
1999
Plays Francis
ReGenesis
2004
Plays Amanda Burke
War of the Worlds
1988
Plays Woman #1
Puppets Who Kill
2002
Plays Mrs. Burns-Higgins
Frankie Drake Mysteries
2017
Plays Janice Bowman
NYPD Blue
1993
Plays Helga Knorpf
Remedy
2014
Plays Beatrice Larkin
Sue Thomas: F.B.Eye
2002
Plays Dr. Nina Golden
Warehouse 13
2009
Plays Halima
Lost Girl
2010
Plays Louise Jacobi
Earth: Final Conflict
1997
Plays Chatty Customer
Kim's Convenience
2016
Plays Lois
The Boys
2019
Plays Dottie
The Umbrella Academy
2019
Plays Gladys
Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy
2025
Plays Mrs. Cavanaugh
IT: Welcome to Derry
2025
Plays English Teacher
Ginny & Georgia
2021
Latest Trailers
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God of Frogs
Full Filmography
God of Frogs
Juliet
2026
Film
IT: Welcome to Derry
Mrs. Cavanaugh · 1 episode
2025–
TV
Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy
Gladys · 1 episode
2025–
TV
The Killgrin
Amy
2025
Film
Seven Veils
Margot
2025
Film
Game of Death: The Six Doors to Hell
Patti Harrison
2024
Film
Thanksgiving
Grandma
2023
Film
Priscilla
Grandma 'Dodger'
2023
Film
Spidermama
Spidermama
2021
Film
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Lynne Griffin and where are they from?
Lynne Griffin is 73 years old, born on September 17, 1952 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
What are the most famous roles of Lynne Griffin?
Lynne Griffin is best known for roles in Thanksgiving, Dream House, Priscilla.
How many movies has Lynne Griffin been in?
Over a 52-year career (since 1974), Lynne Griffin has appeared in 23 movies and 20 TV shows.
What was Lynne Griffin's first movie?
The career of Lynne Griffin began with Black Christmas (1974).
What is Lynne Griffin's most recent movie or series?
Lynne Griffin's most recent release is God of Frogs, which premiered on March 2, 2026.
What TV shows has Lynne Griffin appeared in?
On television, Lynne Griffin has appeared in The Boys, The Umbrella Academy, Ginny & Georgia, IT: Welcome to Derry.
Lynne Griffin
1952-09-17 · Toronto, Ontario, Canada
For decades now, Lynne Griffin has been a Canadian actress who has spent far more time working than being talked about. 43 credits across 52 years is a rate most careers never reach. The role of Grandma in 'Thanksgiving' is the one that keeps being brought up. She appears in 'Dream House' too. More of the credits fall under thriller than under anything else.