Lynne Thigpen
Acting
Born: Dec 22, 1948 — Died: Mar 12, 2003
From: Joliet, Illinois, USA
Credits: 30 titles
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.
Filmography
| Title | Character | Year | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anger Management | Judge Daniels | 2003 | 6.159 |
| Bear in the Big Blue House: Everybody's Special | Luna (voice) | 2002 | 7.0 |
| Novocaine | Pat | 2001 | 6.003 |
| Bear in the Big Blue House - Party Time with Bear | Luna (voice) | 2001 | — |
| Bear in the Big Blue House: A Berry Bear Christmas | Luna (voice) | 2000 | — |
| The Insider | Mrs. Williams | 1999 | 7.46 |
| Night Ride Home | Fran | 1999 | 5.75 |
| Random Hearts | Phyllis Bonaparte | 1999 | 5.575 |
| Chance of a Lifetime | Ms. Wood | 1998 | 7.667 |
| The Boys Next Door | Mrs. Tracy | 1996 | 6.667 |
| Pretty Poison | Jane Azenauer | 1996 | 4.0 |
| Cagney & Lacey: The View Through the Glass Ceiling | Captain Gigi Gardenas | 1995 | 7.5 |
| Just Cause | Ida Conklin | 1995 | 6.266 |
| Blankman | Grandma Walker | 1994 | 5.35 |
| The Paper | Janet | 1994 | 6.6 |
| Naked in New York | Helen | 1993 | 4.783 |
| Article 99 | Nurse White | 1992 | 6.175 |
| Bob Roberts | Kelly Noble | 1992 | 6.571 |
| Separate But Equal | Ruth Alice Stovall | 1991 | 6.536 |
| Impulse | Dr. Gardner | 1990 | 5.615 |
| Lean On Me | Leonna Barrett | 1989 | 7.268 |
| Private Affairs | Mrs. Meeks | 1989 | — |
| Fear Stalk | Barbara | 1989 | 7.0 |
| Rockabye | Rica Towne | 1986 | 8.167 |
| Streets of Fire | Subway Motorwoman | 1984 | 6.914 |
| Tootsie | Jo | 1982 | 7.2 |
| Tintypes | 1981 | — | |
| The Warriors | D.J. | 1979 | 7.664 |
| Godspell | Lynne | 1973 | 6.739 |
| Fol-de-Rol | Witch / Ensemble | 1972 | — |
Quick Facts
| Known for | Acting |
| Credits | 30 |
| Born | 1948 |
| From | Joliet, Illinois, USA |