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 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
Mrs. Tracy
The Boys Next Door
Pat
Novocaine
Nurse White
Article 99
Helen
Naked in New York
Kelly Noble
Bob Roberts
Mrs. Williams
The Insider
Jo
Tootsie
Lynne
Godspell: A Musical Based on the Gospel According to St. Matthew
Ms. Wood
Chance of a Lifetime
Witch / Ensemble
Fol-de-Rol
Luna (voice)
Bear in the Big Blue House: A Berry Bear Christmas
Rica Towne
Rockabye
Fran
Night Ride Home
Captain Gigi Gardenas
Cagney & Lacey: The View Through the Glass Ceiling
Grandma Walker
Blankman
Leonna Barrett
Lean On Me
Phyllis Bonaparte
Random Hearts
Judge Daniels
Anger Management
Mrs. Meeks
Private Affairs
Ruth Alice Stovall
Separate But Equal
D.J.
The Warriors
Luna (voice)
Bear in the Big Blue House: Everybody's Special
Luna (voice)
Bear in the Big Blue House - Party Time with Bear
Ida Conklin
Just Cause
Subway Motorwoman
Streets of Fire
Tintypes
Jane Azenauer
Pretty Poison
Janet
The Paper
Barbara
Fear Stalk
Dr. Gardner
Impulse
Telephone Operator
Working
Woman Cop
Flanagan
Carla Howard
Shaft
Dr. Judith B. Kaufman
An American Daughter
Featured Performer
When Hell Freezes Over, I'll Skate
Claire
Sweet Liberty
Female President
Bicentennial Man
Contact at Eldridge St.
Running on Empty
Reporter #2
Hello Again
"Mike" Wheelwright
A Mother's Instinct
Jo Delancey
Girlfriend
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Known Credits
41
Gender
Female
Birthday
1948-12-22
Place of Birth
Joliet, Illinois, USA
Also Known As
Lynne Richmond