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Lynn Whitfield

Bio: Lynn Whitfield (née Smith; born February 15, 1953) is an American actress. She began her acting career in television and theatre before progressing to supporting roles in film
Born: Sun, Feb 15 1953
Birthplace: Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA
Lynn Whitfield is 72 years old
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Poster of Albany Road
Albany Road
Lynn Whitfield was 71 in Albany Road as 'Paula Henderson'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 15 2024
Poster of The Retirement Plan
The Retirement Plan
Lynn Whitfield was 70 in The Retirement Plan as 'Drisdale'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 24 2023
Poster of We Need a Little Christmas
We Need a Little Christmas
Lynn Whitfield was 69 in We Need a Little Christmas as 'Irene'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 22 2022
Poster of Vacation Friends
Vacation Friends
Lynn Whitfield was 68 in Vacation Friends as 'Suzanne'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 27 2021
Poster of Woman in Motion
Woman in Motion
Lynn Whitfield was 67 in Woman in Motion as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 02 2021
Poster of Tales from the Hood 3
Tales from the Hood 3
Lynn Whitfield was 67 in Tales from the Hood 3 as 'Marie Benoît'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 06 2020
Poster of Solace
Solace
Lynn Whitfield was 65 in Solace as 'Irene'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 23 2018
Poster of Nappily Ever After
Nappily Ever After
Lynn Whitfield was 65 in Nappily Ever After as 'Paulette Jones'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 21 2018
Poster of Espionage Tonight
Espionage Tonight
Lynn Whitfield was 64 in Espionage Tonight as 'Sydney Greenstreet'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 24 2017
Poster of Prayer Never Fails
Prayer Never Fails
Lynn Whitfield was 62 in Prayer Never Fails as 'Loral Brown'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 12 2016
Poster of Lap Dance
Lap Dance
Lynn Whitfield was 61 in Lap Dance as 'Momma Pearl'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 05 2014
Poster of 30 Days in Atlanta
30 Days in Atlanta
Lynn Whitfield was 61 in 30 Days in Atlanta as 'Clara'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 30 2014
Poster of My Other Mother
My Other Mother
Lynn Whitfield was 61 in My Other Mother as 'Mary Jo'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 21 2014
Poster of The Ugly Duckling
The Ugly Duckling
Lynn Whitfield was 61 in The Ugly Duckling as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 19 2014
Poster of The Last Letter
The Last Letter
Lynn Whitfield was 60 in The Last Letter as 'Lorraine'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 17 2013
Poster of The Dempsey Sisters
The Dempsey Sisters
Lynn Whitfield was 60 in The Dempsey Sisters as 'Olivia Norman'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 02 2013
Poster of And Then There Was You
And Then There Was You
Lynn Whitfield was 60 in And Then There Was You as 'Sophia Brent'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 19 2013
Poster of Act Like You Love Me
Act Like You Love Me
Lynn Whitfield was 60 in Act Like You Love Me as 'Harriett Lofton'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 06 2013
Poster of King's Faith
King's Faith
Lynn Whitfield was 60 in King's Faith as 'Vanessa'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 26 2013
Poster of 24 Hour Love
24 Hour Love
Lynn Whitfield was 60 in 24 Hour Love as 'Cynthia'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 19 2013
Poster of Lonely Boy
Lonely Boy
Lynn Whitfield was 60 in Lonely Boy as 'Dr. Christine Nolan'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 02 2013
Poster of The Redemption of a Dog
The Redemption of a Dog
Lynn Whitfield was 59 in The Redemption of a Dog as 'Francine'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 28 2012
Poster of Somebody's Child
Somebody's Child
Lynn Whitfield was 59 in Somebody's Child as 'Constance'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 11 2012
Poster of Battlefield America
Battlefield America
Lynn Whitfield was 59 in Battlefield America as 'Ms. Parker'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 01 2012
Poster of All Things Fall Apart
All Things Fall Apart
Lynn Whitfield was 58 in All Things Fall Apart as 'Bee'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 05 2011
Poster of Mama, I Want to Sing!
Mama, I Want to Sing!
Lynn Whitfield was 57 in Mama, I Want to Sing! as 'Lillian Winter'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 19 2011
Poster of The Rebound
The Rebound
Lynn Whitfield was 56 in The Rebound as 'Laura Reilly'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 16 2009
Poster of PoliWood
PoliWood
Lynn Whitfield was 56 in PoliWood as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 03 2009
Poster of The Women
The Women
Lynn Whitfield was 55 in The Women as 'Glenda Hill'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 12 2008
Poster of Kings of the Evening
Kings of the Evening
Lynn Whitfield was 54 in Kings of the Evening as 'Gracie'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 2008
Poster of The Cheetah Girls 2
The Cheetah Girls 2
Lynn Whitfield was 53 in The Cheetah Girls 2 as 'Dorothea Garibaldi'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 31 2006
Poster of Confessions
Confessions
Lynn Whitfield was 53 in Confessions as 'Dr. Page'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 23 2006
Poster of Madea's Family Reunion
Madea's Family Reunion
Lynn Whitfield was 53 in Madea's Family Reunion as 'Victoria'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 24 2006
Poster of Redemption: The Stan Tookie Williams Story
Redemption: The Stan Tookie Williams Story
Lynn Whitfield was 51 in Redemption: The Stan Tookie Williams Story as 'Barbara Becnel'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 03 2004
Poster of The Cheetah Girls
The Cheetah Girls
Lynn Whitfield was 50 in The Cheetah Girls as 'Dorothea Garibaldi'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 15 2003
Poster of Head of State
Head of State
Lynn Whitfield was 50 in Head of State as 'Debra Lassiter'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 28 2003
Poster of A Time for Dancing
A Time for Dancing
Lynn Whitfield was 49 in A Time for Dancing as 'Linda Derricks, the Dance Teacher'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 06 2002
Poster of A Girl Thing
A Girl Thing
Lynn Whitfield was 47 in A Girl Thing as 'Nia Morgan'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 19 2001
Poster of Intimate Portrait: Josephine Baker
Intimate Portrait: Josephine Baker
Lynn Whitfield was 46 in Intimate Portrait: Josephine Baker as 'Herself'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 20 1999
Poster of Love Songs
Love Songs
Lynn Whitfield was 46 in Love Songs as 'Jean Simpson'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 25 1999
Poster of Dangerous Evidence: The Lori Jackson Story
Dangerous Evidence: The Lori Jackson Story
Lynn Whitfield was 46 in Dangerous Evidence: The Lori Jackson Story as 'Lori Jackson'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 11 1999
Poster of Deep in My Heart
Deep in My Heart
Lynn Whitfield was 45 in Deep in My Heart as 'Corrine Burrell'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 14 1999
Poster of The Color of Courage
The Color of Courage
Lynn Whitfield was 45 in The Color of Courage as 'Minnie McGhee'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 10 1999
Poster of Stepmom
Stepmom
Lynn Whitfield was 45 in Stepmom as 'Dr. P. Sweikert'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 25 1998
Poster of The Wedding
The Wedding
Lynn Whitfield was 45 in The Wedding as 'Corinne Coles'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 22 1998
Poster of Eve's Bayou
Eve's Bayou
Lynn Whitfield was 44 in Eve's Bayou as 'Roz Batiste'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 07 1997
Poster of The Planet of Junior Brown
The Planet of Junior Brown
Lynn Whitfield was 44 in The Planet of Junior Brown as 'Mrs. Brown'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 06 1997
Poster of Gone Fishin'
Gone Fishin'
Lynn Whitfield was 44 in Gone Fishin' as 'Angie'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 30 1997
Poster of A Thin Line Between Love and Hate
A Thin Line Between Love and Hate
Lynn Whitfield was 43 in A Thin Line Between Love and Hate as 'Brandi'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 04 1996
Poster of Sophie and the Moonhanger
Sophie and the Moonhanger
Lynn Whitfield was 42 in Sophie and the Moonhanger as 'Sophie'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 15 1996
Poster of In the Army Now
In the Army Now
Lynn Whitfield was 41 in In the Army Now as 'Sgt. Ladd'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 12 1994
Poster of Thicker Than Blood: The Larry McLinden Story
Thicker Than Blood: The Larry McLinden Story
Lynn Whitfield was 41 in Thicker Than Blood: The Larry McLinden Story as 'Bobbie Mallory'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 03 1994
Poster of State of Emergency
State of Emergency
Lynn Whitfield was 41 in State of Emergency as 'Dehlia Johnson'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 21 1994
Poster of Taking the Heat
Taking the Heat
Lynn Whitfield was 40 in Taking the Heat as 'Carolyn Hunter'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 06 1993
Poster of Stompin' at the Savoy
Stompin' at the Savoy
Lynn Whitfield was 39 in Stompin' at the Savoy as 'Esther'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 19 1992
Poster of A Triumph of the Heart: The Ricky Bell Story
A Triumph of the Heart: The Ricky Bell Story
Lynn Whitfield was 38 in A Triumph of the Heart: The Ricky Bell Story
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 02 1991
Poster of The Josephine Baker Story
The Josephine Baker Story
Lynn Whitfield was 38 in The Josephine Baker Story as 'Josephine Baker'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 16 1991
Poster of Zora is My Name!
Zora is My Name!
Lynn Whitfield was 36 in Zora is My Name!
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1990
Poster of The Women of Brewster Place
The Women of Brewster Place
Lynn Whitfield was 36 in The Women of Brewster Place as 'Ciel'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 19 1989
Poster of The George McKenna Story
The George McKenna Story
Lynn Whitfield was 35 in The George McKenna Story as 'Bobbie Maxwell'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 01 1988
Poster of Jaws: The Revenge
Jaws: The Revenge
Lynn Whitfield was 34 in Jaws: The Revenge as 'Louisa'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 17 1987
Poster of The Making of Jaws The Revenge
The Making of Jaws The Revenge
Lynn Whitfield was 34 in The Making of Jaws The Revenge as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 10 1987
Poster of Dead Aim
Dead Aim
Lynn Whitfield was 33 in Dead Aim as 'Sheila Freeman'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 02 1987
Poster of John Henry
John Henry
Lynn Whitfield was 33 in John Henry as 'Pollie Ann'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 01 1986
Poster of Johnnie Mae Gibson: FBI
Johnnie Mae Gibson: FBI
Lynn Whitfield was 33 in Johnnie Mae Gibson: FBI as 'Johnnie Mae Gibson'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 21 1986
Poster of Silverado
Silverado
Lynn Whitfield was 32 in Silverado as 'Rae'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 10 1985
Poster of The Slugger's Wife
The Slugger's Wife
Lynn Whitfield was 32 in The Slugger's Wife as 'Tina Alvarado'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 29 1985
Poster of Doctor Detroit
Doctor Detroit
Lynn Whitfield was 30 in Doctor Detroit as 'Thelma Cleland'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 06 1983
Poster of For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide / When the Rainbow Is Enuf
For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide / When the Rainbow Is Enuf
Lynn Whitfield was 29 in For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide / When the Rainbow Is Enuf as 'Woman in bath'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 23 1982

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of St. Denis Medical
St. Denis Medical
Lynn Whitfield was 71+ in St. Denis Medical as 'Barb'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Nov 12 2024
Poster of Sherri
Sherri
Lynn Whitfield was 69+ in Sherri as 'Self - Guest'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 12 2022
Poster of Tamron Hall
Tamron Hall
Lynn Whitfield was 66+ in Tamron Hall as 'Self - Guest'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 09 2019
Poster of The Resident
The Resident
Lynn Whitfield was 64+ in The Resident as 'Josephine Okeke'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 21 2018
Poster of The Chi
The Chi
Lynn Whitfield was 64+ in The Chi as 'Alicia'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 07 2018
Poster of Greenleaf
Greenleaf
Lynn Whitfield was 63+ in Greenleaf as 'Lady Mae Greenleaf'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jun 21 2016
Poster of How to Get Away with Murder
How to Get Away with Murder
Lynn Whitfield was 61+ in How to Get Away with Murder as 'Mary Walker'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 25 2014
Poster of Chasing Life
Chasing Life
Lynn Whitfield was 61+ in Chasing Life as 'Karen Callahan'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jun 10 2014
Poster of Fatal Attraction
Fatal Attraction
Lynn Whitfield was 60+ in Fatal Attraction as 'Narrator (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jun 03 2013
Poster of FlashForward
FlashForward
Lynn Whitfield was 56+ in FlashForward as 'Anastasia Markham'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 24 2009
Poster of Shark
Shark
Lynn Whitfield was 53+ in Shark
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 21 2006
Poster of The Tyra Banks Show
The Tyra Banks Show
Lynn Whitfield was 52+ in The Tyra Banks Show
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 12 2005
Poster of Without a Trace
Without a Trace
Lynn Whitfield was 49+ in Without a Trace as 'Paula Van Doren'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 26 2002
Poster of Boston Public
Boston Public
Lynn Whitfield was 47+ in Boston Public as 'Louanna Harper'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 23 2000
Poster of Strong Medicine
Strong Medicine
Lynn Whitfield was 47+ in Strong Medicine as 'Dr. Marshall'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jul 23 2000
Poster of Promised Land
Promised Land
Lynn Whitfield was 43+ in Promised Land as 'Dr. Serena Hall'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 17 1996
Poster of Saturday Night Special
Saturday Night Special
Lynn Whitfield was 43+ in Saturday Night Special
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Apr 13 1996
Poster of Touched by an Angel
Touched by an Angel
Lynn Whitfield was 41+ in Touched by an Angel as 'Dr. Serena Hall'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 21 1994
Poster of The Cosby Mysteries
The Cosby Mysteries
Lynn Whitfield was 41+ in The Cosby Mysteries
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 21 1994
Poster of Martin
Martin
Lynn Whitfield was 39+ in Martin as 'Ellen'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Aug 27 1992
Poster of Snoops
Snoops
Lynn Whitfield was 36+ in Snoops as 'Denise Kendall'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 22 1989
Poster of HeartBeat
HeartBeat
Lynn Whitfield was 35+ in HeartBeat as 'Dr. Cory Banks'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Mar 23 1988
Poster of Matlock
Matlock
Lynn Whitfield was 33+ in Matlock
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Mar 03 1986
Poster of Tall Tales & Legends
Tall Tales & Legends
Lynn Whitfield was 32+ in Tall Tales & Legends as 'Pollie Ann'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 25 1985
Poster of Miami Vice
Miami Vice
Lynn Whitfield was 31+ in Miami Vice
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 16 1984
Poster of Trauma Center
Trauma Center
Lynn Whitfield was 30+ in Trauma Center
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 22 1983
Poster of Matt Houston
Matt Houston
Lynn Whitfield was 29+ in Matt Houston as 'Val'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 26 1982
Poster of Cagney & Lacey
Cagney & Lacey
Lynn Whitfield was 29+ in Cagney & Lacey
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 25 1982
Poster of Hill Street Blues
Hill Street Blues
Lynn Whitfield was 27+ in Hill Street Blues as ', Jill Thomas'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 15 1981
Poster of Golden Globe Awards
Golden Globe Awards
Lynn Whitfield was 0+ in Golden Globe Awards as 'Self - Nomine'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 20 1944