Lynne Thigpen
Time and sheer volume of work have made Lynne Thigpen a veteran actress who has kept working through several turns of the industry. Drama is where the largest part of the work sits. The distance between the first credit and the most recent is about 54 years. The film 'Bicentennial Man' accounts for more of the public profile than anything else does. Viewers may also know her from 'Anger Management'. The early stretch of the career is the part least seen today.
Lynne Thigpen
24 Movies
17 Series
Time and sheer volume of work have made Lynne Thigpen a veteran actress who has kept working through several turns of the industry. Drama is where the largest part of the work sits. The distance between the first credit and the most recent is about 54 years. The film 'Bicentennial Man' accounts for more of the public profile than anything else does. Viewers may also know her from 'Anger Management'. The early stretch of the career is the part least seen today.
Movies
Plays D.J.
The Warriors
1979
Plays Female President
Bicentennial Man
1999
Plays Mrs. Williams
The Insider
1999
Plays Carla Howard
Shaft
2000
Plays Grandma Walker
Blankman
1994
Plays Reporter #2
Hello Again
1987
Plays Jo
Tootsie
1982
Plays Subway Motorwoman
Streets of Fire
1984
Plays Lynne
Godspell
1973
Plays Phyllis Bonaparte
Random Hearts
1999
Plays Ida Conklin
Just Cause
1995
Plays Janet
The Paper
1994
Plays Contact at Eldridge St.
Running on Empty
1988
Plays Leonna Barrett
Lean On Me
1989
Plays Woman Cop
Flanagan
1985
Plays Helen
Naked in New York
1993
Plays Kelly Noble
Bob Roberts
1992
Plays Pat
Novocaine
2001
Plays Nurse White
Article 99
1992
Plays Dr. Gardner
Impulse
1990
Plays Claire
Sweet Liberty
1986
Plays Ms. Wood
Chance of a Lifetime
1998
Plays Telephone Operator
Working
1982
TV Shows
Plays The Chief
Where in the World Is Carmen Sandiego?
1991
Plays Luna (voice)
Bear in the Big Blue House
1997
Plays The Chief
Where in Time Is Carmen Sandiego?
1996
Plays Ella Farmer
The District
2000
Plays Nancy
Love, Sidney
1981
Plays Naomi Sayers
FM
1989
Plays D.A. Ruby Thomas
L.A. Law
1986
Plays Telephone Operator
American Playhouse
1982
Plays Judge Ida Boucher
Law & Order
1990
Plays Regina Wilson
Homicide: Life on the Street
1993
Plays Ruth Alice Stovall
Separate but Equal
1991
Plays Mrs. Hudson
The Cosby Show
1984
Plays Mrs. Tracy
Hallmark Hall of Fame
1951
Plays Cleaning Lady
The Equalizer
1985
Plays Marilyn Fowler
Hunter
1984
Plays Sarah Donnelly
Dear John
1988
Plays Nate's Cousin
The Days and Nights of Molly Dodd
1987
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Anger Management
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Novocaine
Pat
2001
Film
The District
Ella Farmer · 67 episodes
2000–
TV
Bear in the Big Blue House: A Berry Bear Christmas
Luna (voice)
2000
Film
Shaft
Carla Howard
2000
Film
Bicentennial Man
Female President
1999
Film
The Insider
Mrs. Williams
1999
Film
Random Hearts
Phyllis Bonaparte
1999
Film
Chance of a Lifetime
Ms. Wood
1998
Film
Bear in the Big Blue House
Luna (voice) · 117 episodes
1997–
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lynne Thigpen still alive?
Lynne Thigpen passed away on March 12, 2003 at age 54.
What are the most famous roles of Lynne Thigpen?
Lynne Thigpen is best known for roles in Bicentennial Man, Anger Management, The Warriors.
How many movies has Lynne Thigpen been in?
Over a 31-year career (since 1972), Lynne Thigpen has appeared in 24 movies and 16 TV shows.
What was Lynne Thigpen's first movie?
The career of Lynne Thigpen began with Fol-de-Rol (1972).
What is Lynne Thigpen's most recent movie or series?
Lynne Thigpen's most recent release is Anger Management, which premiered on April 11, 2003.
What TV shows has Lynne Thigpen appeared in?
On television, Lynne Thigpen has appeared in Law & Order, King of the Hill, The Cosby Show, Roseanne.
Lynne Thigpen
1948-12-22 · Joliet, Illinois, USA
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.