Lynn Whitfield

AKA:
Lynn Butler-Smith
Nationality:
American
Birthdate:
05/06/1953
Birthplace:
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
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biography
Scion of an achievement-oriented Baton Rouge clan with roots in southern black aristocracy, toothsome, energetic leading lady Lynn Whitfield first watched the likes of Audrey Hepburn in "Breakfast at Tiffany's" and Bette Davis in "All About Eve" from the vantage of her grandmother's lap, attired in mink-trimmed frocks and seeing no reason she could not some day play those same types of roles. After gaining attention on the stage as one of the young women of color who people Ntozake Shange's poetic panorama of the black female experience, "For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide/When the Continued
Credits
(TV Show)
2006-2006
Anita Astin
2006
(TV Show)
2003-2006
Paula Van Doren
2006
Paula Van Doren
2003
Paula Van Doren
2003
Victoria
2006
(TV Show)
2004-2004
Major Hall
2004
Major Hall
2004
Major Hall
2004
Major Hall
2004
Debra Lassiter
2003
Dr Sweikert
1998
Roz Batiste
1997
Angie
1997
Louisa
1987
Rae
Lillian Winter
Sergeant Ladd
Thelma Cleland
milestones
Year
Milestone
 
Performed with the Black Repertory Company in Washington, DC; also did stage work in New York City before moving to Los Angeles
 
Co-starred in the Los Angeles, London and Australian companies of Ntozake Shange's play, "For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide/When the Rainbow Is Enuf"
1979 
Began her film career under a talent development program at Columbia Pictures
1982 
Made feature film debut in "Doctor Detroit"
1983 
Appeared in PBS TV adaptation of "For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide/When the Rainbow Is Enuf"
Continued