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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.
Lynn Whitfield. Actress: Madea's Family Reunion. With roots leading back to Louisiana southern aristocracy, lovely leading lady Lynn Whitfield was born in 1953, the eldest of four children and a third-generation BFA graduate from Howard University.
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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
745K Followers, 1,260 Following, 379 Posts - Lynn Whitfield (@mslynnwhitfield) on Instagram: "Actress • Creative • Mother of @TheGraceGibson".
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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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.
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".
