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Brian Gibson. . ( m. 1990–1992) . Children. 1. 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 ...
Lynn Whitfield is an American actress of African American and Native American descent. She was married to playwright Vantile Whitfield from 1974 to 1979 and to director Brian Gibson from 1990 to 1992.
- February 15, 1953
Jul 2, 2020 · Lynn Whitfield, who plays Lady Mae Greenleaf on OWN's \"Greenleaf,\" discusses her 30+ year career and her love for diverse roles. She does not mention her husband or personal life in the interview.
- Tambay Obenson
Sep 26, 2023 · Lynn Whitfield is a legendary actress who has worked with Denzel Washington, Oprah Winfrey and Alfre Woodard. She has been married twice, first to Vantile Whitfield and then to director Brian Gibson, and has a daughter named Grace.
- Jason Fraley
May 14, 2018 · Whitfield was born Lynn Smith in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, in 1954. Her father, Valerian, was a dentist. Her mother, Jean, was an officer at the Louisiana Housing Finance Agency. The family included Whitfield ’ s two younger sisters and a younger brother. Whitfield credited her Southern upbringing with giving her poise.
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. Born in Baton Rouge to a family of physicians who were also art lovers, both parents were ...
Jun 19, 2021 · The actress, who played Lady Mae on Greenleaf, talks about the possible spinoff of the show and her relationship with the creator. She reveals that they have had some conversations, but nothing is confirmed yet.
