Lynne Thigpen
Acting
Born: December 22, 1948 · Joliet, Illinois, USA
Died: March 12, 2003 (aged 54)
Highest Rated
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.
Known for
Bicentennial Man
1999
Anger Management
2003
The Warriors
1979
The Insider
1999
Tootsie
1982
Shaft
2000
Law & Order
1990
King of the Hill
1997
Just Cause
1995
Streets of Fire
1984
The Cosby Show
1984
Random Hearts
1999
Photos (2)
Movies (40)
Anger Management
Judge Daniels
Bicentennial Man
Female President
The Insider
Mrs. Williams
Shaft
Carla Howard
The Warriors
D.J.
Tootsie
Jo
Lean On Me
Leonna Barrett
Streets of Fire
Subway Motorwoman
Just Cause
Ida Conklin
Random Hearts
Phyllis Bonaparte
The Paper
Janet
Blankman
Grandma Walker
Godspell
Lynne
Running on Empty
Contact at Eldridge St.
Hello Again
Reporter #2
Article 99
Nurse White
Pretty Poison
Jane Azenauer
Novocaine
Pat
Naked in New York
Helen
Bob Roberts
Kelly Noble
Sweet Liberty
Claire
Cagney & Lacey: The View Through the Glass Ceiling
Captain Gigi Gardenas
Impulse
Dr. Gardner
The Boys Next Door
Mrs. Tracy
Tintypes
1981
Night Ride Home
Fran
Chance of a Lifetime
Ms. Wood
Fear Stalk
Barbara
Separate but Equal
Ruth Alice Stovall
Working
Telephone Operator
An American Daughter
Dr. Judith B. Kaufman
A Mother's Instinct
"Mike" Wheelwright
Bear in the Big Blue House: A Berry Bear Christmas
Luna (voice)
Rockabye
Rica Towne
Flanagan
Woman Cop
Fol-de-Rol
Witch / Ensemble
Private Affairs
Mrs. Meeks
Bear in the Big Blue House: Everybody's Special
Luna (voice)
When Hell Freezes Over, I'll Skate
Featured Performer
Bear in the Big Blue House - Party Time with Bear
Luna (voice)
TV Shows (24)
Law & Order
Judge Ida Boucher · 3 eps
King of the Hill
Judge (voice) · 1 eps
Homicide: Life on the Street
Regina Wilson · 3 eps
American Playhouse
Telephone Operator · 1 eps
American Playhouse
Louisa · 2 eps
L.A. Law
D.A. Ruby Thomas · 10 eps
The Cosby Show
Mrs. Hudson · 2 eps
Hunter
Marilyn Fowler · 1 eps
The Equalizer
Cleaning Lady · 2 eps
The District
Ella Farmer · 67 eps
Dear John
Sarah Donnelly · 1 eps
thirtysomething
6 eps
Bear in the Big Blue House
Luna (voice) · 117 eps
Gimme a Break!
2 eps
The Days and Nights of Molly Dodd
Nate's Cousin · 1 eps
Roseanne
1 eps
Love, Sidney
Nancy · 44 eps
Where in the World Is Carmen Sandiego?
The Chief · 106 eps
The Ellen Burstyn Show
1 eps
Where in Time Is Carmen Sandiego?
The Chief · 99 eps
Hallmark Hall of Fame
Mrs. Tracy · 1 eps
Hallmark Hall of Fame
Fran · 1 eps
Separate but Equal
Ruth Alice Stovall · 2 eps
FM
Naomi Sayers · 13 eps
