Lynne Thigpen
Birth Name:
Cherlynne Thigpen
Birth Place:
Joliet, Illinois, United States
Profession
Actress, Soundtrack
Fast Facts
- On-stage performances brought a L․A․ Drama Critics Award, two off-Broadway Obies and a Tony Award
- In her hometown of Joliet, Ill․, The Lynne Thigpen Elementary School was named after her
- The Lynne Thigpen-Bobo Lewis Foundation was created posthumously in her honor to mentor, educate and create opportunities for the next generation of Broadway stars
- Earned a degree in teaching from the University of Illinois in Champaign-Urbana
- Death caused by cerebral hemorrhage at home after complaining of severe headaches in days prior
- While teaching high-school English, pursued an interest in theatre by performing in community productions before moving to NYC in 1971 and landing a role on the off-Broadway hit, "Godspell," which later became her film debut
- Known for portraying dignified, insightful and confident characters on stage and in TV and film, with works like "Godspell," "The District" and the "Carmen Sandiego" series
Awards
- 1994Daytime Emmy - Outstanding Performer in a Children's Series:Nominated
- 1995Daytime Emmy - Outstanding Performer in a Children's Series:Nominated
- 1996Daytime Emmy - Outstanding Performer in a Children's Series:Nominated
- 1996Image Award - Outstanding Performance in an Educational/Informational Youth or Children's Series/Special:Nominated
- 1997Daytime Emmy - Outstanding Performer in a Children's Series:Nominated
- 1997Image Award - Outstanding Actress in a Daytime Drama Series:Nominated
- 1998Daytime Emmy - Outstanding Performer in a Children's Series:Nominated
- 2004Daytime Emmy - Outstanding Performer in a Children's Series:Nominated