Biography - Born 12/22/1948

A powerful and commanding singer and actress, Lynne Thigpen first gained attention on stage in the pop musical "Godspell" and repeated her role in the 1973 film version. She continued to carve out a niche on stage in productions varied as "The Magic Show" (1976) and a Tony-nomina...

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Filmography

• Anger Management (2003)
• Novocaine (2001)
• Shaft (2000)
• Bicentennial Man (1999)
• Random Hearts (1999)

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Awards

• In 1999/00, received OBIE Award for Performance in "Jar the Floor".
• In 1997, received Tony for Featured Actress in a Play in "An American Daughter".
• In 1991/92, received OBIE Award for Performance in "Boesman and Lena".

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