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Lynne Thigpen
AKA: Lynne Richmond
Acting
Born: 1948
Joliet, Illinois, USA
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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
The District
Ella Farmer
2000 · US
Bear in the Big Blue House
Luna (voice)
1997 · US
Homicide: Life on the Street
Regina Wilson
1993 · US
Law & Order
Judge Ida Boucher
1990 · US
Dear John
Sarah Donnelly
1988 · US
thirtysomething
Role
1987 · US
The Days and Nights of Molly Dodd
Nate's Cousin
1987 · US
L.A. Law
D.A. Ruby Thomas
1986 · US
Full Credits
| Show / Title | Year | Credit / Role |
|---|---|---|
| The District | 2000 | Ella Farmer |
| Bear in the Big Blue House | 1997 | Luna (voice) |
| Homicide: Life on the Street | 1993 | Regina Wilson |
| Law & Order | 1990 | Judge Ida Boucher |
| Dear John | 1988 | Sarah Donnelly |
| thirtysomething | 1987 | Contributor |
| The Days and Nights of Molly Dodd | 1987 | Nate's Cousin |
| L.A. Law | 1986 | D.A. Ruby Thomas |
| The Equalizer | 1985 | Cleaning Lady |
| The Cosby Show | 1984 | Mrs. Hudson |
| Hunter | 1984 | Lt. Marilyn Fowler |
| Reading Rainbow | 1983 | Self - Narrator (voice) |
| American Playhouse | 1982 | Louisa |
| Tony Awards | 1956 | Self - Winner |