Lynn Whitfield
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 Josephine Baker in the HBO biographical film The Josephine Baker Story (1991).
In the 1990s, Whitfield played leading roles in a number of made-for-televis
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Born
Feb 15, 1953
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA
Known For
Acting
Movies
70 acting
2 crew
Popularity
1.4
Known For
The Rebound
2009
as Laura Reilly
Stepmom
1998
as Dr. P. Sweikert
Vacation Friends
2021
as Suzanne
Silverado
1985
as Rae
The Women
2008
as Glenda Hill
Jaws: The Revenge
1987
as Louisa
Nappily Ever After
2018
as Paulette Jones
Madea's Family Reunion
2006
as Victoria
Head of State
2003
as Debra Lassiter
The Retirement Plan
2023
as Drisdale
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