Lynne Thigpen
Born
December 22, 1948
Died
March 12, 2003 (54 years old)
Known For
Acting
Place of Birth
Joliet, Illinois, USA
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.
Anger Management
Judge Daniels
2003
Bear in the Big Blue House: Everybody's Special
Luna (voice)
2002
Novocaine
Pat
2001
Bear in the Big Blue House - Party Time with Bear
Luna (voice)
2001
The District
Ella Farmer · (67 episodes)
2000
Bear in the Big Blue House: A Berry Bear Christmas
Luna (voice)
2000
Shaft
Carla Howard
2000
An American Daughter
Dr. Judith B. Kaufman
2000
Bicentennial Man
Female President
1999
The Insider
Mrs. Williams
1999
Random Hearts
Phyllis Bonaparte
1999
Night Ride Home
Fran
1999
Chance of a Lifetime
Ms. Wood
1998
Bear in the Big Blue House
Luna (voice) · (117 episodes)
1997
King of the Hill
Judge (voice) · (1 episode)
1997
Where in Time Is Carmen Sandiego?
The Chief · (99 episodes)
1996
Pretty Poison
Jane Azenauer
1996
A Mother's Instinct
"Mike" Wheelwright
1996
The Boys Next Door
Mrs. Tracy
1996
Cagney & Lacey: The View Through the Glass Ceiling
Captain Gigi Gardenas
1995
Just Cause
Ida Conklin
1995
America's War on Poverty
Self - Narrator (voice) · (5 episodes)
1995
Blankman
Grandma Walker
1994
The Paper
Janet
1994
Naked in New York
Helen
1993
Girlfriend
Jo Delancey
1993
Homicide: Life on the Street
(3 episodes)
1993
Bob Roberts
Kelly Noble
1992
Article 99
Nurse White
1992
Where in the World Is Carmen Sandiego?
The Chief · (79 episodes)
1991
Separate But Equal
Ruth Alice Stovall
1991
Separate but Equal
Ruth Alice Stovall · (2 episodes)
1991
Law & Order
Judge Ida Boucher · (3 episodes)
1990
Impulse
Dr. Gardner
1990
Fear Stalk
Barbara
1989
Private Affairs
Mrs. Meeks
1989
FM
(13 episodes)
1989
Lean On Me
Leonna Barrett
1989
Roseanne
(1 episode)
1988
Dear John
Sarah Donnelly · (1 episode)
1988
Running on Empty
Contact at Eldridge St.
1988
Hello Again
Reporter #2
1987
thirtysomething
(6 episodes)
1987
The Days and Nights of Molly Dodd
Nate's Cousin · (1 episode)
1987
The Ellen Burstyn Show
(1 episode)
1986
L.A. Law
D.A. Ruby Thomas · (10 episodes)
1986
Sweet Liberty
Claire
1986
Rockabye
Rica Towne
1986
Flanagan
Woman Cop
1985
The Equalizer
Cleaning Lady · (2 episodes)
1985
The Cosby Show
Mrs. Hudson · (2 episodes)
1984
Hunter
Lt. Marilyn Fowler · (1 episode)
1984
Streets of Fire
Subway Motorwoman
1984
Reading Rainbow
Herself - Narrator (voice) · (1 episode)
1983
Tootsie
Jo
1982
Working
Telephone Operator
1982
Gimme a Break!
(2 episodes)
1981
Love, Sidney
Nancy · (46 episodes)
1981
Tintypes
1981
When Hell Freezes Over, I'll Skate
Featured Performer
1979
The Warriors
D.J.
1979
Godspell: A Musical Based on the Gospel According to St. Matthew
Lynne
1973
Fol-de-Rol
Witch / Ensemble
1972
Tony Awards
Self - Winner · (1 episode)
1956
Tony Awards
Self - Nominee / Performer · (1 episode)
1956
Hallmark Hall of Fame
Mrs. Tracy · (1 episode)
1951
Hallmark Hall of Fame
Fran · (1 episode)
1951