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1980s. 1990s. 2000s—present. Personal life. Filmography. Television. Awards and nominations. References. External links. 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.
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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May 9, 2024 · On 'The Chi,' Lynn Whitfield takes charge as 'a very interesting, power-driven woman' The ‘Josephine Baker Story’ star has an expanded role during the show’s sixth season, which resumes Friday. By Erica Thompson. May 8, 2024, 5:21pm PDT. SHARE On 'The Chi,' Lynn Whitfield takes charge as 'a very interesting, power-driven woman' Pocket. Reddit.
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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.
Jun 29, 2023 · Emmy winner Lynn Whitfield will play Alicia, an old-money matriarch, on the Showtime drama series The Chi. The sixth season premieres on Paramount+ and Showtime in August 2023.
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".