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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 performance as ...
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 Women of Brewster Place.
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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
Emmy-award winner Lynn Whitfield (@mslynnwhitfield), who plays Alicia, stopped by theGrio for our newest series “5 Questions with...” to discuss her role in #TheChi, who has been her favorite character to play, who was in the wrong: Brandi Web or Darnell Wright, and more.
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.
Jul 2, 2020 · The veteran actress talks about her 40-year career, from Josephine Baker to Lady Mae Greenleaf, and her hopes for future projects. She also shares how she copes with the pandemic and the end of "Greenleaf".
