Personal Info
- Known ForActing
- GenderFemale
- Birthday1948-12-22
- Day of Death2003-03-12 (54 years)
- Place of BirthJoliet, Illinois, USA
- Also Known AsLynne Richmond
Lynne Thigpen
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...Read More
Acting Career
- 2003
Anger Management
As: Judge Daniels
- 2002
Bear in the Big Blue House: Everybody's Special
As: Luna (voice)
- 2001
Novocaine
As: Pat
- 2001
Bear in the Big Blue House - Party Time with Bear
As: Luna (voice)
- 2000
The District
As: Ella Farmer
- 2000
Bear in the Big Blue House: A Berry Bear Christmas
As: Luna (voice)
- 2000
Shaft
As: Carla Howard
- 2000
An American Daughter
As: Dr. Judith B. Kaufman
- 1999
Bicentennial Man
As: Female President
- 1999
The Insider
As: Mrs. Williams
1999Random Hearts
As: Phyllis Bonaparte
1999Night Ride Home
As: Fran
1998Chance of a Lifetime
As: Ms. Wood
1997Bear in the Big Blue House
As: Luna (voice)
1997King of the Hill
As: Judge (voice)
1996Where in Time Is Carmen Sandiego?
As: The Chief
1996Pretty Poison
As: Jane Azenauer
1996A Mother's Instinct
As: "Mike" Wheelwright
1996The Boys Next Door
As: Mrs. Tracy
1995Cagney & Lacey: The View Through the Glass Ceiling
As: Captain Gigi Gardenas
1995Just Cause
As: Ida Conklin
1994Blankman
As: Grandma Walker
1994The Paper
As: Janet
1993Naked in New York
As: Helen
1992Bob Roberts
As: Kelly Noble
1992Article 99
As: Nurse White
1991Where in the World Is Carmen Sandiego?
As: The Chief
1991Separate But Equal
As: Ruth Alice Stovall
1990Law & Order
As: Judge Ida Boucher
1990Impulse
As: Dr. Gardner
1989Fear Stalk
As: Barbara
1989Private Affairs
As: Mrs. Meeks
1989Lean On Me
As: Leonna Barrett
1988Dear John
As: Sarah Donnelly
1988Running on Empty
As: Contact at Eldridge St.
1987Hello Again
As: Reporter #2
1987The Days and Nights of Molly Dodd
As: Nate's Cousin
1986L.A. Law
As: D.A. Ruby Thomas
1986Sweet Liberty
As: Claire
1986Rockabye
As: Rica Towne
1985Flanagan
As: Woman Cop
1985The Equalizer
As: Cleaning Lady
1984The Cosby Show
As: Mrs. Hudson
1984Hunter
As: Lt. Marilyn Fowler
1984Streets of Fire
As: Subway Motorwoman
- 1982
Tootsie
As: Jo
1982Working
As: Telephone Operator
1982Cagney & Lacey
As: Capt. Gigi Cardenas
1981Love, Sidney
As: Nancy
1979When Hell Freezes Over, I'll Skate
As: Featured Performer
- 1979
The Warriors
As: D.J.
1973Godspell
As: Lynne
1972Fol-de-Rol
As: Witch / Ensemble
1951Hallmark Hall of Fame
As: Mrs. Tracy
- 1951
Hallmark Hall of Fame
As: Fran