Lynne Thigpen
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.
Filmography (67 titles)
6.2MovieAnger Management
Judge Daniels · 2003
7.0MovieBear in the Big Blue House: Everybody's Special
Luna (voice) · 2002
6.0MovieNovocaine
Pat · 2001
MovieBear in the Big Blue House - Party Time with Bear
Luna (voice) · 2001
6.9ShowThe District
Ella Farmer · 2000
MovieBear in the Big Blue House: A Berry Bear Christmas
Luna (voice) · 2000
6.0MovieShaft
Carla Howard · 2000
4.7MovieAn American Daughter
Dr. Judith B. Kaufman · 2000
7.3MovieBicentennial Man
Female President · 1999
7.5MovieThe Insider
Mrs. Williams · 1999
5.6MovieRandom Hearts
Phyllis Bonaparte · 1999
5.8MovieNight Ride Home
Fran · 1999
7.7MovieChance of a Lifetime
Ms. Wood · 1998
7.6ShowBear in the Big Blue House
Luna (voice) · 1997
7.4ShowKing of the Hill
Judge (voice) · 1997
7.5ShowWhere in Time Is Carmen Sandiego?
The Chief · 1996
4.0MoviePretty Poison
Jane Azenauer · 1996
5.6MovieA Mother's Instinct
"Mike" Wheelwright · 1996
6.7MovieThe Boys Next Door
Mrs. Tracy · 1996
9.0MovieA. Philip Randolph: For Jobs and Freedom
Self - Narrator · 1996
7.5MovieCagney & Lacey: The View Through the Glass Ceiling
Captain Gigi Gardenas · 1995
6.3MovieJust Cause
Ida Conklin · 1995
8.0ShowAmerica's War on Poverty
Self - Narrator (voice) · 1995
5.4MovieBlankman
Grandma Walker · 1994