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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. She won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or Movie and received a Golden Globe Award nomination for her breakout ...
Lynn Whitfield is an American actress and producer of African American and Native American descent. She has starred in films such as The Josephine Baker Story, Eve's Bayou, and Madea's Family Reunion, and TV shows such as Greenleaf and The Wedding.
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Lynn Whitfield is an American actress of African American and Native American descent, known for her roles in films and TV shows such as The Josephine Baker Story, Eve's Bayou, and Greenleaf. She was born in 1953 in Louisiana, married playwright Vantile Whitfield and director Brian Gibson, and has a daughter named Grace.
- February 15, 1953
717K Followers, 1,240 Following, 330 Posts - Lynn Whitfield (@mslynnwhitfield) on Instagram: "Actress • Creative • Mother of @TheGraceGibson".
Emmy Award-winning actress Lynn Whitfield reflects on her incredible career, her legendary roles such as Josephine Baker and Lady Mae from 'Greenleaf,' as we...
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Lynn Whitfield is an American actress who has won an Emmy and seven NAACP Image Awards. She is known for her roles in The Josephine Baker Story, Stepmom, Greenleaf, and more.
Feb 21, 2023 · Lynn Whitfield, who just turned 70, is a sometimes overlooked trailblazer for Black women in the industry. One that has seven NAACP Awards, an Emmy and a Golden Globe nomination. And a career that spans half a century. Whitfield is a true Louisianian.
