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Lynne Thigpen (1948–2003)
Multi-talented actress Lynne Thigpen was born Cherlynne Thigpen in Joliet, Illinois, on December 22, 1948. She performed in community theater and university theater productions while attending the University of Illinois in Champaign-Urbana. Following graduation, she taught high-school English for a short time, but her interest in acting eventually...
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Born:in Joliet, Illinois, USADied:(age 54) in Marina del Rey, California, USA |
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Actress (72 credits)
Actress (72 credits)
1997-2003
Bear in the Big Blue House
(TV Series)
Luna
Luna
- The Great Bandini
(2003)
... Luna (voice)
- Big Blue Home of the Brave
(2003)
... Luna (voice)
- Show Your Stuff
(2003)
... Luna (voice)
- A Trip to the General Store
(2003)
... Luna (voice)
- A Strange Bird
(2003)
... Luna (voice)
2000-2003
The District
(TV Series)
Ella Farmer
Ella Farmer
- Into the Sunset
(2003)
... (credit only)
- Ella Mae
(2003)
... Ella Farmer (credit only)
- Rage
(2003)
... Ella Farmer
- Criminally Insane
(2003)
... Ella Farmer
- Bloodlines
(2003)
... Ella Farmer
1983-2000
All My Children
(TV Series)
Flora Baxter / Aunt Grace / Grace Keefer
Flora Baxter / Aunt Grace / Grace Keefer
- Episode dated 6 April 2000
(2000)
... Flora Baxter / Aunt Grace
- Episode dated 29 December 1997
(1997)
... Flora Baxter / Aunt Grace
- Episode dated 26 November 1996
(1996)
... Flora Baxter / Aunt Grace
- Episode #1.6712
(1996)
... Grace Keefer
- Episode dated 8 July 1995
(1995)
... Flora Baxter / Aunt Grace
1999
Bear in the Big Blue House: Bear's Sense of Adventure
(Video Game)
Luna the Moon (voice, as Lynn Thigpen)
Luna the Moon (voice, as Lynn Thigpen)
1995-1999
Law & Order
(TV Series)
Judge Ida Boucher
Judge Ida Boucher
- Patsy
(1999)
... Judge Ida Boucher
- Savages
(1995)
... Judge Ida Boucher
- Switch
(1995)
... Judge Ida Boucher
1998
Cosby
(TV Series)
Dr. Holmes / Linda
Dr. Holmes / Linda
- Turkey Day
(1998)
... Dr. Holmes
- The First Gentleman
(1998)
... Linda
1998
Sesame Street
(TV Series)
Wasa Training Officer
Wasa Training Officer
- Slimey Returns from the Moon to Sesame Street
(1998)
... Wasa Training Officer
1997
Homicide: Life on the Street
(TV Series)
Regina Wilson
Regina Wilson
- Blood Ties: Part 3
(1997)
... Regina Wilson
- Blood Ties: Part 2
(1997)
... Regina Wilson
- Blood Ties: Part 1
(1997)
... Regina Wilson
1991-1995
Where in the World Is Carmen Sandiego?
(TV Series)
The Chief / Agnes Acme
The Chief / Agnes Acme
- A Rodent Ran Through It
(1995)
... The Chief
- Totem Bites Back
(1995)
... The Chief
- Art So Nice, They Stole It Twice
(1995)
... The Chief
- Ready, Willing and Cable
(1995)
... The Chief
- Latitude Adjustment
(1995)
... The Chief
1989-1993
ABC Afterschool Specials
(TV Series)
Jo Delancey / Mrs. Meeks
Jo Delancey / Mrs. Meeks
- Girlfriend
(1993)
... Jo Delancey
- Private Affairs
(1989)
... Mrs. Meeks
1991-1992
L.A. Law
(TV Series)
D.A. Ruby Thomas
D.A. Ruby Thomas
- Zo Long
(1992)
... D.A. Ruby Thomas
- Second Time Around
(1992)
... D.A. Ruby Thomas
- Say Goodnight Gracie
(1992)
... D.A. Ruby Thomas
- Beauty and the Breast
(1992)
... D.A. Ruby Thomas
- Love in Bloom
(1992)
... D.A. Ruby Thomas
1991
The Cosby Show
(TV Series)
Mrs. Hudson
Mrs. Hudson
- Theo and the Kids: Part 2
(1991)
... Mrs. Hudson
- Theo and the Kids: Part 1
(1991)
... Mrs. Hudson
1991
The Days and Nights of Molly Dodd
(TV Series)
Nate's Cousin
Nate's Cousin
- Here's One Way to Fill Every Waking Moment
(1991)
... Nate's Cousin
1989-1990
FM
(TV Series)
Naomi Sayers
Naomi Sayers
- Off the Record
(1990)
... Naomi Sayers
- Sex, Lies and 35mm Slides
(1990)
... Naomi Sayers
- The Last Virgin
(1990)
... Naomi Sayers
- Let's Spend the Night Together
(1990)
... Naomi Sayers
- No Fool Like an April Fool
(1990)
... Naomi Sayers
1989
Thirtysomething
(TV Series)
Rosie
Rosie
- New Parents
(1989)
... Rosie
- New Baby
(1989)
... Rosie
- Best of Enemies
(1989)
... Rosie
- About Last Night
(1989)
... Rosie
- Politics
(1989)
... Rosie
1987
The Equalizer
(TV Series)
Cleaning Lady
Cleaning Lady
- Blood & Wine: Part 2
(1987)
... Cleaning Lady
- Blood & Wine: Part 1
(1987)
... Cleaning Lady
1985-1986
Gimme a Break!
(TV Series)
Loretta Harper
Loretta Harper
- Family Reunion
(1986)
... Loretta Harper
- Alabamy Bound: Part 2
(1985)
... Loretta Harper
- Alabamy Bound: Part 1
(1985)
... Loretta Harper
1982-1983
American Playhouse
(TV Series)
Louisa / Telephone Operator
Louisa / Telephone Operator
- The Files on Jill Hatch: Part I
(1983)
... Louisa
- Working
(1982)
... Telephone Operator
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Soundtrack (4 credits)
Soundtrack (4 credits)
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Thanks (4 credits)
Thanks (4 credits)
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Self (5 credits)
Self (5 credits)
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Stage: Appeared in a production of "Having Our Say". See more »Alternate Names:
Lynne Richmond | Lynn ThigpenHeight:
5' 9" (1.75 m)
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Has an elementary school in Joliet, Illinois, her home town, named after her. See more »Star Sign:
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