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.
Also Known As
Movie Appearances
The Boys Next Door
as Mrs. Tracy
1996
Novocaine
as Pat
2001
Article 99
as Nurse White
1992
Naked in New York
as Helen
1993
Bob Roberts
as Kelly Noble
1992
The Insider
as Mrs. Williams
1999
Tootsie
as Jo
1982
Godspell
as Lynne
1973
Chance of a Lifetime
as Ms. Wood
1998
Fol-de-Rol
as Witch / Ensemble
1972
Bear in the Big Blue House: A Berry Bear Christmas
as Luna (voice)
2000
Rockabye
as Rica Towne
1986
Night Ride Home
as Fran
1999
Cagney & Lacey: The View Through the Glass Ceiling
as Captain Gigi Gardenas
1995
Blankman
as Grandma Walker
1994
Lean On Me
as Leonna Barrett
1989
Random Hearts
as Phyllis Bonaparte
1999
Anger Management
as Judge Daniels
2003
Private Affairs
as Mrs. Meeks
1989
Separate But Equal
as Ruth Alice Stovall
1991
TV Appearances
Bear in the Big Blue House
as Luna (voice)
1997
Law & Order
as Judge Ida Boucher
1990
thirtysomething
1987
L.A. Law
as D.A. Ruby Thomas
1986
King of the Hill
as Judge (voice)
1997
The Cosby Show
as Mrs. Hudson
1984
Roseanne
1988
Where in Time Is Carmen Sandiego?
as The Chief
1996
Gimme a Break!
1981
Homicide: Life on the Street
as Regina Wilson
1993
Hunter
as Lt. Marilyn Fowler
1984
Hallmark Hall of Fame
as Mrs. Tracy
1951