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3	Cherlynne Theresa "Lynne" Thigpen (December 22, 1948 – March 12, 2003) was an American actor and singer. She was known for her stage and screen roles, most notably The Chief on the game show ''Series/WhereInTheWorldIsCarmenSandiego'' and the voice of Luna the Moon on ''Series/BearInTheBigBlueHouse''.
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5	Thigpen was a high school English teacher initially before deciding to transition to acting full time, following up from when she acted in community theater in university. Her first role was in the musical ''Theatre/{{Godspell}}'', and she reprised the role in the film adaptation. She continued to act in theatre and in film for several years before being approached for the role as The Chief in ''Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego?'', as the producers for the show originally envisioned her when they created the character. Thigpen initially balked at the offer, due to the intense filming schedule. The show auditioned several actresses, but when it became clear that the role was made for Thigpen, she would change her mind after meeting with Howard Blumenthal and Greg Lee. Thigpen played The Chief for five seasons and reprised the role in ''Series/WhereInTimeIsCarmenSandiego''. She also played The Chief in [[LiveActionCutscene Live-Action Cutscenes]] for three of the ''Franchise/CarmenSandiego'' computer games.
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7	Thigpen would continue to act in film, television and theatre (winning a [[MediaNotes/TonyAwardWinners Tony Award]] in 1997). Sadly, after suffering from headaches for a few days prior, she passed away on March 12, 2003, of a cerebral hemorrhage. She was survived by her long-time partner, Larry Aronson.
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9	!!Selected Filmography
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11	[[AC:Film]]
12	* ''Film/{{Godspell}}'' (1973) - Lynne
13	* ''Film/TheWarriors'' (1979) - DJ
14	* ''Film/{{Tootsie}}'' (1982)- Jo
15	* ''Film/StreetsOfFire'' (1984) - Subway Motorwoman
16	* ''Film/WallsOfGlass'' (1985) - Woman Cop
17	* ''Film/SweetLiberty'' (1986) - Claire
18	* ''Film/HelloAgain'' (1987) - Reporter #2
19	* ''Film/RunningOnEmpty'' (1988) - Contact at Eldridge St.
20	* ''Film/LeanOnMe'' (1989) - Leonna Barrett
21	* ''Film/{{Impulse}}'' (1990) - Dr. Gardner
22	* ''Film/Article99'' (1992) - Nurse White
23	* ''Film/BobRoberts'' (1992) - Kelly Noble
24	* ''Film/NakedInNewYork'' (1993) - Helen
25	* ''Film/ThePaper'' (1994) - Janet
26	* ''Film/{{Blankman}}'' (1994) - Grandma Walker
27	* ''Film/JustCause'' (1995) - Ida Conklin
28	* ''Film/RandomHearts'' (1999) - Phyllis Bonaparte
29	* ''Film/TheInsider'' (1999) - Mrs. Williams
30	* ''Film/BicentennialMan'' (1999) - President Marjorie Bota
31	* ''Film/{{Shaft\|2000}}'' (2000) - Carla Howard
32	* ''Film/{{Novocaine}}'' (2001) - Pat
33	* ''Film/AngerManagement'' (2003) - Judge Brenda Daniels, posthumous release
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35	[[AC:Live-Action Televison]]
36	* ''Series/AllMyChildren'' (1983-2000) - Flora Baxter/Grace Keefer, recurring role
37	* ''Series/GimmeABreak'' (1985-1986) - Loretta Harper, 3 episodes
38	* ''Series/{{Thirtysomething}}'' (1989) - Rosie, recurring role
39	* ''Series/{{FM}}'' (1989-1990) - Naomi Sayers, main role
40	* ''Series/TheCosbyShow'' (1991) - Mrs. Hudson, 2 episodes
41	* ''Series/WhereInTheWorldIsCarmenSandiego'' (1991-1995) - The Chief, main role
42	* ''Series/LALaw'' (1991-1992) - D.A. Ruby Thomas, recurring role
43	* ''Series/{{Loving}}'' (1992) - Judge Hall, 2 episodes
44	* ''Series/LawAndOrder'' (1995-1999) - Trial Judge Ida Boucher, 3 episodes
45	* ''Series/WhereInTimeIsCarmenSandiego'' (1996-1997) - The Chief, main role
46	* ''Series/BearInTheBigBlueHouse'' (1997-2003) - Luna, voice role
47	* ''Series/HomicideLifeOnTheStreet'' (1997) - Regina Wilson, 3 episodes
48	* ''Series/SesameStreet'' (1998) - WASA Training/Command Officer, 3 episodes
49	* ''Series/{{Cosby}}'' (1998) - Linda/Dr. Holmes, 2 episodes
50	* ''Series/TheDistrict'' (2000-2003) - Ella Farmer, main role
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52	[[AC:Video Games]]
53	* ''VideoGame/WhereInTheWorldIsCarmenSandiego'' (1996 version) - The Chief, live-action cutscenes
54	* ''VideoGame/WhereInTheUSAIsCarmenSandiego'' (1996 version) - The Chief, live-action cutscenes
55	* ''[[VideoGame/WhereInTimeIsCarmenSandiego1997 Where in Time Is Carmen Sandiego?]]'' (1997 version) - The Chief, live-action cutscenes
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57	!!Theatre
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59	* ''Theatre/{{Godspell}}'' (1972)
60	* ''Theatre/TheMagicShow'' (1974-1978)
61	* ''Theatre/TheNightThatMadeAmericaFamous'' (1975)
62	* ''Theatre/{{Working}}'' (1978) - Diane Wilson, Heather Lamb, JoAnne Robinson, Maggie Holmes
63	* ''Theatre/ButNeverJamToday'' (1979) - Persona Non Grata
64	* ''Theatre/{{Tintypes}}'' (1980-1981)
65	* ''Theatre/{{Fences}}'' (1987-1988)
66	* ''Theatre/AMonthOfSundays'' (1987) - Mrs. Baker

Context Creator / LynneThigpen