Lynne Thigpen
Acting1948Joliet, Illinois, USA
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
Acting History
2003
Anger Management
as Judge Daniels
2002
Bear in the Big Blue House: Everybody's Special
as Luna (voice)
2001
Novocaine
as Pat
Bear in the Big Blue House - Party Time with Bear
as Luna (voice)
2000
Shaft
as Carla Howard
An American Daughter
as Dr. Judith B. Kaufman
Bear in the Big Blue House: A Berry Bear Christmas
as Luna (voice)
The District
TVas Ella Farmer• 67 eps
1999
The Insider
as Mrs. Williams
Random Hearts
as Phyllis Bonaparte
Bicentennial Man
as Female President
Night Ride Home
as Fran
1998
Chance of a Lifetime
as Ms. Wood
King of the Hill
TVas Judge (voice)• 1 eps
1997
Homicide: Life on the Street
TVas Regina Wilson• 3 eps
Bear in the Big Blue House
TVas Luna (voice)• 117 eps
1996
A Mother's Instinct
as "Mike" Wheelwright
The Boys Next Door
as Mrs. Tracy
Pretty Poison
as Jane Azenauer
Where in Time Is Carmen Sandiego?
TVas The Chief
1995
Just Cause
as Ida Conklin
Cagney & Lacey: The View Through the Glass Ceiling
as Captain Gigi Gardenas
Law & Order
TVas Judge Ida Boucher• 3 eps
America's War on Poverty
TVas Self - Narrator (voice)
1993
1992
Bob Roberts
as Kelly Noble
Article 99
as Nurse White
1991
Separate But Equal
as Ruth Alice Stovall
Dear John
TVas Sarah Donnelly• 1 eps
The Cosby Show
TVas Mrs. Hudson• 2 eps
L.A. Law
TVas Ruby Thomas• 10 eps
The Days and Nights of Molly Dodd
TVas Nate's Cousin• 1 eps
Where in the World Is Carmen Sandiego?
TVas The Chief• 106 eps
Separate but Equal
TVas Ruth Alice Stovall
1989
1988
Running on Empty
as Contact at Eldridge St.
1987
Hello Again
as Reporter #2
The Equalizer
TVas Cleaning Lady• 2 eps
1986
1985
Flanagan
as Woman Cop
1984
Streets of Fire
as Subway Motorwoman
1981
1979
The Warriors
as D.J.
When Hell Freezes Over, I'll Skate
as Featured Performer
1973
Godspell
as Lynne
1972
Fol-de-Rol
as Witch / Ensemble
1951
Hallmark Hall of Fame
TVas Mrs. Tracy / Fran