Portrait of Lynn Whitfield

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 71 years old
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Poster of Albany Road
Albany Road
Lynn Whitfield was
71 in Albany Road
as 'Paula Henderson'.
Fri, Nov 15 2024
Poster of The Retirement Plan
The Retirement Plan
Lynn Whitfield was
70 in The Retirement Plan
as 'Drisdale'.
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'.
Sat, Oct 22 2022
Poster of Vacation Friends
Vacation Friends
Lynn Whitfield was
68 in Vacation Friends
as 'Suzanne'.
Fri, Aug 27 2021
Poster of Woman in Motion
Woman in Motion
Lynn Whitfield was
67 in Woman in Motion
as 'Self'.
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'.
Tue, Oct 06 2020
Poster of Solace
Solace
Lynn Whitfield was
65 in Solace
as 'Irene'.
Sun, Sep 23 2018
Poster of Nappily Ever After
Nappily Ever After
Lynn Whitfield was
65 in Nappily Ever After
as 'Paulette Jones'.
Fri, Sep 21 2018
Poster of Espionage Tonight
Espionage Tonight
Lynn Whitfield was
64 in Espionage Tonight
as 'Sydney Greenstreet'.
Tue, Oct 24 2017
Poster of Prayer Never Fails
Prayer Never Fails
Lynn Whitfield was
62 in Prayer Never Fails
as 'Loral Brown'.
Fri, Feb 12 2016
Poster of Lap Dance
Lap Dance
Lynn Whitfield was
61 in Lap Dance
as 'Momma Pearl'.
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'.
Thu, Oct 30 2014
Poster of My Other Mother
My Other Mother
Lynn Whitfield was
61 in My Other Mother
as 'Mary Jo'.
Sun, Sep 21 2014
Poster of The Ugly Duckling
The Ugly Duckling
Lynn Whitfield was
61 in The Ugly Duckling
as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Wed, Mar 19 2014
Poster of The Last Letter
The Last Letter
Lynn Whitfield was
60 in The Last Letter
as 'Lorraine'.
Tue, Dec 17 2013
Poster of The Dempsey Sisters
The Dempsey Sisters
Lynn Whitfield was
60 in The Dempsey Sisters
as 'Olivia Norman'.
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'.
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'.
Tue, Aug 06 2013
Poster of King's Faith
King's Faith
Lynn Whitfield was
60 in King's Faith
as 'Vanessa'.
Fri, Apr 26 2013
Poster of 24 Hour Love
24 Hour Love
Lynn Whitfield was
60 in 24 Hour Love
as 'Cynthia'.
Tue, Mar 19 2013
Poster of Lonely Boy
Lonely Boy
Lynn Whitfield was
60 in Lonely Boy
as 'Dr. Christine Nolan'.
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'.
Tue, Aug 28 2012
Poster of Somebody's Child
Somebody's Child
Lynn Whitfield was
59 in Somebody's Child
as 'Constance'.
Sat, Aug 11 2012
Poster of Battlefield America
Battlefield America
Lynn Whitfield was
59 in Battlefield America
as 'Ms. Parker'.
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'.
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'.
Wed, Jan 19 2011
Poster of The Rebound
The Rebound
Lynn Whitfield was
56 in The Rebound
as 'Laura Reilly'.
Wed, Sep 16 2009
Poster of PoliWood
PoliWood
Lynn Whitfield was
56 in PoliWood
as 'Self'.
Fri, Jul 03 2009
Poster of The Women
The Women
Lynn Whitfield was
55 in The Women
as 'Glenda Hill'.
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'.
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'.
Mon, Jul 31 2006
Poster of Confessions
Confessions
Lynn Whitfield was
53 in Confessions
as 'Dr. Page'.
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'.
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'.
Wed, Mar 03 2004
Poster of The Cheetah Girls
The Cheetah Girls
Lynn Whitfield was
50 in The Cheetah Girls
as 'Dorothea Garibaldi'.
Fri, Aug 15 2003
Poster of Head of State
Head of State
Lynn Whitfield was
50 in Head of State
as 'Debra Lassiter'.
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'.
Fri, Sep 06 2002
Poster of A Girl Thing
A Girl Thing
Lynn Whitfield was
47 in A Girl Thing
as 'Nia Morgan'.
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'.
Tue, Jul 20 1999
Poster of Love Songs
Love Songs
Lynn Whitfield was
46 in Love Songs
as 'Jean Simpson'.
Sun, Apr 25 1999
Poster of Dangerous Evidence
Dangerous Evidence
Lynn Whitfield was
46 in Dangerous Evidence
as 'Lori Jackson'.
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'.
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'.
Wed, Feb 10 1999
Poster of Stepmom
Stepmom
Lynn Whitfield was
45 in Stepmom
as 'Dr. P. Sweikert'.
Fri, Dec 25 1998
Poster of The Wedding
The Wedding
Lynn Whitfield was
45 in The Wedding
as 'Corinne Coles'.
Sun, Feb 22 1998
Poster of Eve's Bayou
Eve's Bayou
Lynn Whitfield was
44 in Eve's Bayou
as 'Roz Batiste'.
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'.
Sat, Sep 06 1997
Poster of Gone Fishin'
Gone Fishin'
Lynn Whitfield was
44 in Gone Fishin'
as 'Angie'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
Fri, Jun 03 1994
Poster of State of Emergency
State of Emergency
Lynn Whitfield was
41 in State of Emergency
as 'Dehlia Johnson'.
Mon, Feb 21 1994
Poster of Taking the Heat
Taking the Heat
Lynn Whitfield was
40 in Taking the Heat
as 'Carolyn Hunter'.
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'.
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
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'.
Sat, Mar 16 1991
Poster of Zora is My Name!
Zora is My Name!
Lynn Whitfield was
36 in Zora is My Name!
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'.
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'.
Mon, Aug 01 1988
Poster of Jaws: The Revenge
Jaws: The Revenge
Lynn Whitfield was
34 in Jaws: The Revenge
as 'Louisa'.
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'.
Fri, Jul 10 1987
Poster of Dead Aim
Dead Aim
Lynn Whitfield was
33 in Dead Aim
as 'Sheila Freeman'.
Fri, Jan 02 1987
Poster of John Henry
John Henry
Lynn Whitfield was
33 in John Henry
as 'Pollie Ann'.
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'.
Tue, Oct 21 1986
Poster of Silverado
Silverado
Lynn Whitfield was
32 in Silverado
as 'Rae'.
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'.
Fri, Mar 29 1985
Poster of Doctor Detroit
Doctor Detroit
Lynn Whitfield was
30 in Doctor Detroit
as 'Thelma Cleland'.
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'.
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'.
First Air Date
Tue, Nov 12 2024
Poster of Tamron Hall
Tamron Hall
Lynn Whitfield was
66+ in Tamron Hall
as 'Self - Guest'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 09 2019
Poster of The Resident
The Resident
Lynn Whitfield was
64+ in The Resident
as 'Josephine Okeke'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 21 2018
Poster of Greenleaf
Greenleaf
Lynn Whitfield was
63+ in Greenleaf
as 'Lady Mae Greenleaf'.
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'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 25 2014
Poster of Chasing Life
Chasing Life
Lynn Whitfield was
61+ in Chasing Life
as 'Karen Callahan'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jun 10 2014
Poster of Fatal Attraction
Fatal Attraction
Lynn Whitfield was
60+ in Fatal Attraction
as 'Narrator (voice)'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jun 03 2013
Poster of FlashForward
FlashForward
Lynn Whitfield was
56+ in FlashForward
as 'Anastasia Markham'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 24 2009
Poster of Shark
Shark
Lynn Whitfield was
53+ in Shark
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
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'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 26 2002
Poster of Boston Public
Boston Public
Lynn Whitfield was
47+ in Boston Public
as 'Louanna Harper'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 23 2000
Poster of Strong Medicine
Strong Medicine
Lynn Whitfield was
47+ in Strong Medicine
as 'Dr. Marshall'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jul 23 2000
Poster of Promised Land
Promised Land
Lynn Whitfield was
43+ in Promised Land
as 'Dr. Serena Hall'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 17 1996
Poster of Saturday Night Special
Saturday Night Special
Lynn Whitfield was
43+ in Saturday Night Special
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'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 21 1994
Poster of The Cosby Mysteries
The Cosby Mysteries
Lynn Whitfield was
40+ in The Cosby Mysteries
First Air Date
Mon, Jan 31 1994
Poster of Martin
Martin
Lynn Whitfield was
39+ in Martin
as 'Ellen'.
First Air Date
Thu, Aug 27 1992
Poster of Snoops
Snoops
Lynn Whitfield was
36+ in Snoops
as 'Denise Kendall'.
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 22 1989
Poster of HeartBeat
HeartBeat
Lynn Whitfield was
35+ in HeartBeat
as 'Dr. Cory Banks'.
First Air Date
Wed, Mar 23 1988
Poster of Matlock
Matlock
Lynn Whitfield was
33+ in Matlock
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'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 25 1985
Poster of Miami Vice
Miami Vice
Lynn Whitfield was
31+ in Miami Vice
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 16 1984
Poster of Trauma Center
Trauma Center
Lynn Whitfield was
30+ in Trauma Center
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 22 1983
Poster of Matt Houston
Matt Houston
Lynn Whitfield was
29+ in Matt Houston
as 'Val'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 26 1982
Poster of Cagney & Lacey
Cagney & Lacey
Lynn Whitfield was
29+ in Cagney & Lacey
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'.
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'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jan 20 1944