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Mini Biography:
From notable Louisiana southern aristocracy, leading lady Lynn Whitfield... moreTrivia:
Got her daughters name, 'Grace', from her cousin who named her own daughter... more
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Nominated for Golden Globe. Another 7 wins & 8 nominations moreNewsDesk:
(8 articles)
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Alternate Names:
Lynn C. Whitfield | Lynne WhitfieldUS TV Schedule:
| Thur. Nov. 12 | 10:00 AM | WGNAMER | Matlock | The Informer | #4.20 | more |
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1. | For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow Is Enuf (pre-production) (2011) | (rumored) | 2011 | - | - |
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2. | "FlashForward" (2009) | Anastasia Markham (1 episode, 2009) | 2009 | - | - |
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3. | The Rebound (2009) | Laura | 2009 | - | 6.9 (1,152) |
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4. | Pure Shooter (pre-production) (2009) | Artelia 'Art' Jones | 2009 | - | - |
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5. | Mama, I Want to Sing! (2009) | Lillian Winter | 2009 | - | - |
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6. | The Women (2008/I) | Glenda Hill | 2008 | - | 4.8 (6,210) |
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7. | Kings of the Evening (2008) | Gracie | 2008 | - | 7.2 (25) |
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8. | "Shark" (2006) | Anita Astin (1 episode, 2006) | 2006 | - | 7.8 (3,608) |
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9. | The Cheetah Girls 2 (2006) (TV) | Dorothea | 2006 | - | 4.3 (1,271) |
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10. | Confessions (2006/I) | Dr. Page | 2006 | - | 2.8 (35) |
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11. | "Without a Trace" (2002) | Paula Van Doren (6 episodes, 2002-2006) | 2006 | - | 7.5 (37) |
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12. | Madea's Family Reunion (2006) | Victoria | 2006 | - | 3.9 (5,044) |
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13. | The Cheetah Girls (2004) (TV) | Dorothea | 2004 | - | 4.0 (129) |
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14. | "Strong Medicine" (2000) | Dr. Marshall (1 episode, 2004) | 2004 | - | 6.4 (388) |
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15. | Redemption: The Stan Tookie Williams Story (2004) (TV) | Barbara Becnel | 2004 | - | 6.5 (1,674) |
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16. | The Cheetah Girls (2003) (TV) | Dorothea | 2003 | - | 3.6 (1,561) |
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17. | Head of State (2003) | Debra Lassiter | 2003 | - | 5.1 (7,910) |
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18. | Lost in Oz (2002) (TV) | Bellaridere | 2002 | - | 6.4 (35) |
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19. | "Boston Public" (2000) | Louanna Harper (3 episodes, 2001) | 2001 | - | 7.3 (1,651) |
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20. | A Girl Thing (2001) (TV) | Nia Morgan | 2001 | - | 6.0 (353) |
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21. | A Time for Dancing (2000) | Linda Derricks, the Dance Teacher | 2000 | - | 6.0 (489) |
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22. | Love Songs (1999) (TV) | Jean Simpson (segment "Love Song for Jean and Ellis, A") | 1999 | - | 5.9 (125) |
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23. | Dangerous Evidence: The Lori Jackson Story (1999) (TV) | Lori Jackson | 1999 | - | 5.0 (100) |
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24. | Deep in My Heart (1999) (TV) | Corrine Burrell | 1999 | - | 6.5 (181) |
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25. | The Color of Courage (1999) (TV) | Minnie McGhee | 1999 | - | 6.1 (186) |
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26. | Stepmom (1998) | Dr. P. Sweikert | 1998 | $156M | 6.2 (17,100) |
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27. | The Wedding (1998) (TV) | Corinne Coles | 1998 | - | 5.3 (236) |
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28. | Eve's Bayou (1997) | Roz Batiste | 1997 | - | 7.1 (4,290) |
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29. | The Planet of Junior Brown (1997) | Mrs. Brown | 1997 | - | 5.8 (180) |
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30. | Gone Fishin' (1997) | Angie | 1997 | - | 3.9 (4,488) |
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31. | "Touched by an Angel" (1994) | Dr. Serena Hall (1 episode, 1997) | 1997 | - | 5.4 (1,309) |
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32. | "Martin" (1992) | Ellen (2 episodes, 1997) | 1997 | - | 6.8 (1,297) |
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33. | A Thin Line Between Love and Hate (1996) | Brandi | 1996 | $41.9M | 4.7 (1,246) |
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34. | Sophie & the Moonhanger (1996) (TV) | Sophie | 1996 | - | 6.7 (51) |
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35. | "The Cosby Mysteries" (1994) | Barbara Lorenz (2 episodes, 1994) | 1994 | - | 4.8 (67) |
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36. | In the Army Now (1994) | Sgt. Ladd | 1994 | - | 4.2 (4,858) |
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37. | Thicker Than Blood: The Larry McLinden Story (1994) (TV) | Bobbie Mallory | 1994 | - | 6.0 (57) |
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38. | State of Emergency (1994) (TV) | Dehlia Johnson | 1994 | - | 6.2 (78) |
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39. | The Cosby Mysteries (1994) (TV) | Barbara Lorenz | 1994 | - | 5.3 (82) |
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40. | Taking the Heat (1993) (TV) | Carolyn Hunter | 1993 | - | 5.5 (122) |
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41. | Stompin' at the Savoy (1992) (TV) | Esther | 1992 | - | 6.3 (96) |
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42. | "Equal Justice" (1990) | Maggie Mayfield (4 episodes, 1991) | 1991 | - | 6.8 (23) |
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43. | A Triumph of the Heart: The Ricky Bell Story (1991) (TV) | Natala | 1991 | - | 7.6 (87) |
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44. | The Josephine Baker Story (1991) (TV) | Josephine Baker | 1991 | - | 6.8 (391) |
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45. | "The Trials of Rosie O'Neill" (1990) | (1 episode, 1991) | 1991 | - | 8.1 (20) |
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46. | "Matlock" (1986) | Angela Page (2 episodes, 1990) | 1990 | - | 7.1 (935) |
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47. | The Women of Brewster Place (1989) (TV) | Ciel | 1989 | - | 7.0 (256) |
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48. | "Heartbeat" (1988) | Dr. Cory Banks (unknown episodes) | 1988 | - | 6.1 (13) |
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49. | "St. Elsewhere" (1982) | Annie Callan (1 episode, 1988) | 1988 | - | 7.9 (673) |
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50. | Heartbeat (1988) (TV) | Dr. Cory Banks | 1988 | - | 6.8 (26) |
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51. | Jaws: The Revenge (1987) | Louisa | 1987 | - | 2.6 (14,582) |
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52. | Dead Aim (1987) | Sheila Freeman | 1987 | - | 4.3 (48) |
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53. | "Tall Tales & Legends" (1985) | Pollie Ann (1 episode, 1986) | 1986 | - | 7.3 (37) |
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54. | "Mike Hammer" (1984) | Della Marvel (1 episode, 1986) | 1986 | - | 6.8 (197) |
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55. | The George McKenna Story (1986) (TV) | Bobbie Maxwell | 1986 | - | 5.5 (92) |
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56. | Johnnie Mae Gibson: FBI (1986) (TV) | Johnnie Mae Gibson | 1986 | - | 5.4 (27) |
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57. | "The Fall Guy" (1981) | Jeanne (1 episode, 1985) | 1985 | - | 6.9 (830) |
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58. | "Miami Vice" (1984) | Odette Ribaud (1 episode, 1985) | 1985 | - | 7.8 (3,702) |
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59. | Silverado (1985) | Rae Johnson | 1985 | - | 7.0 (13,088) |
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60. | The Slugger's Wife (1985) | Tina Alvarado | 1985 | - | 4.2 (506) |
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61. | "Cagney & Lacey" (1982) | Eleanor Taggart (2 episodes, 1985) | 1985 | - | 6.9 (407) |
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62. | "This Is the Life" (1983) | Norma (2 episodes, 1983-1985) | 1985 | - | - |
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63. | "Matt Houston" (1982) | (1 episode, 1983) | 1983 | - | 6.7 (144) |
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64. | Doctor Detroit (1983) | Thelma Cleland | 1983 | - | 4.4 (2,430) |
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65. | "American Playhouse" (1982) | (2 episodes, 1982) | 1982 | - | 7.2 (15) |
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66. | "Hill Street Blues" (1981) | Jill Thomas / Jill (3 episodes, 1981) | 1981 | - | 8.3 (1,190) |
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1. | The 2006 Black Movie Awards (2006) (TV) | Herself | 2006 | - | 3.2 (35) |
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2. | "Tavis Smiley" (2004) | Herself (1 episode, 2006) | 2006 | - | 5.6 (86) |
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3. | "The Tyra Banks Show" (2005) | Herself (1 episode, 2006) | 2006 | - | - |
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4. | "HBO First Look" (1992) | Herself (1 episode, 2003) | 2003 | - | 6.4 (154) |
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5. | "Biography" (1987) | Herself (1 episode, 2002) | 2002 | - | 8.0 (266) |
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6. | 5th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards (1999) (TV) | 1999 | - | 4.6 (70) | |
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7. | "Intimate Portrait" (1993) | Herself / Narrator (2 episodes, 1998) | 1998 | - | 7.8 (52) |
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8. | Essence Awards (1998) (TV) | Herself - Co-Host | 1998 | - | 5.8 (14) |
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9. | 29th NAACP Image Awards (1998) (TV) | Herself | 1998 | - | 3.4 (5) |
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10. | "The Daily Show" (1996) | Herself (1 episode, 1997) | 1997 | - | 9.0 (24) |
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11. | "Ebony/Jet Showcase" (1983) | Herself (1 episode, 1991) | 1991 | - | - |
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12. | Behind the Scenes with 'Jaws: The Revenge' (1987) (TV) | Herself | 1987 | - | 8.2 (9) |
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She played Wyclef Jean's wife in his music video "Cheated (To All The Girls)" morePublicity Listings:
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