Quick Facts
Born:
1948-12-22
Birthplace:
Joliet, Illinois, USA
Credits:
67 Total Roles
Lynne Thigpen
Acting
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Biography
Cherlynne Theresa 'Lynne' Thigpen (December 22, 1948 â 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 (2000â2003). 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
Female President
Anger Management
Judge Daniels
The Warriors
D.J.
The Insider
Mrs. Williams
Tootsie
Jo
Shaft
Carla Howard
Law & Order
Judge Ida Boucher
King of the Hill
Judge (voice)
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Anger Management MOVIE | Judge Daniels |
| 2002 | Bear in the Big Blue House: Everybody's Special MOVIE | Luna (voice) |
| 2001 | Novocaine MOVIE | Pat |
| 2001 | Bear in the Big Blue House - Party Time with Bear MOVIE | Luna (voice) |
| 2000 | The District TV | Ella Farmer |
| 2000 | Bear in the Big Blue House: A Berry Bear Christmas MOVIE | Luna (voice) |
| 2000 | Shaft MOVIE | Carla Howard |
| 2000 | An American Daughter MOVIE | Dr. Judith B. Kaufman |
| 1999 | Bicentennial Man MOVIE | Female President |
| 1999 | The Insider MOVIE | Mrs. Williams |