Lynn Whitfield is a celebrated American actress known for her versatile performances across television, theatre, and film. Her breakthrough role came in 1991 with the HBO biographical film, *The Josephine Baker Story*, where she portrayed Josephine Baker. Whitfield's compelling performance earned her a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or Movie and a Golden Globe nomination. She is recognized for her significant contributions to the entertainment industry.
On February 15, 1953, Lynn Whitfield (née Smith) was born. She is an American actress.
In 1974, Lynn Whitfield married Vantile Whitfield.
In 1977, Lynn Whitfield toured the United States, Australia, and London's West End in the production of "for colored girls who have considered suicide / when the rainbow is enuf".
In 1978, Lynn Whitfield divorced Vantile Whitfield.
In 1981, Lynn Whitfield made her professional screen debut in 'Hill Street Blues'.
In 1983, Lynn Whitfield appeared in the comedy film 'Doctor Detroit'.
In 1988, Lynn Whitfield was a regular cast member in the ABC medical drama series 'HeartBeat'.
In 1990, Lynn Whitfield married director Brian Gibson.
In 1991, Lynn Whitfield achieved a breakout performance as Josephine Baker in the HBO biographical film, 'The Josephine Baker Story'. She won a Primetime Emmy Award and received a Golden Globe nomination for her performance.
In 1991, Lynn Whitfield starred in 'The Josephine Baker Story', portraying Josephine Baker and winning a Primetime Emmy Award.
In 1992, Lynn Whitfield divorced Brian Gibson, with whom she had a daughter, Grace.
In 1992, Lynn Whitfield starred in the made-for-television movie 'Stompin' at the Savoy'.
In 1993, Lynn Whitfield starred in the TV movie 'Taking the Heat'.
In 1994, Lynn Whitfield starred in 'State of Emergency' and had a regular role on 'The Cosby Mysteries'.
In 1995, Lynn Whitfield's regular role on the short-lived NBC detective series 'The Cosby Mysteries' concluded.
In 1996, Lynn Whitfield played a leading role in the film 'A Thin Line Between Love and Hate'.
In 1996, Lynn Whitfield starred in the made-for-television movie 'Sophie and the Moonhanger'.
In 1997, Lynn Whitfield co-starred in 'Gone Fishin'' and appeared in 'The Planet of Junior Brown' and 'Eve's Bayou'.
In 1997, Lynn Whitfield starred in 'Gone Fishin'' and 'Eve's Bayou'.
In 1998, Lynn Whitfield had a supporting role in the film 'Stepmom'.
In 1998, Lynn Whitfield starred in 'The Wedding' and 'The Color of Courage'.
In 1999, Lynn Whitfield starred in the film 'Deep in My Heart'.
In 2003, Lynn Whitfield co-starred in the film 'Head of State'.
In 2004, Lynn Whitfield played Barbara Becnel in the made-for-television movie 'Redemption: The Stan Tookie Williams Story' and received an NAACP Image Award.
In 2006, Lynn Whitfield appeared in 'Madea's Family Reunion'.
In 2008, Lynn Whitfield appeared in the film 'The Women'.
In 2009, Lynn Whitfield appeared in the film 'The Rebound'.
In 2011, Lynn Whitfield appeared in the film 'Mama, I Want to Sing'.
In 2014, Lynn Whitfield began a recurring role as Mary Walker in the ABC legal drama 'How to Get Away with Murder'.
In 2015, Lynn Whitfield continued in her recurring role as Mary Walker in 'How to Get Away with Murder'.
In 2015, Lynn Whitfield was cast as Lady Mae Greenleaf in the Oprah Winfrey Network drama series 'Greenleaf'.
In 2016, Lynn Whitfield began starring as Lady Mae Greenleaf in the Oprah Winfrey Network series 'Greenleaf'.
In 2017, Lynn Whitfield won the Gracie Award for her role in 'Greenleaf'.
In 2018, Lynn Whitfield co-starred in the romantic comedy film 'Nappily Ever After' which was released on Netflix.
In 2019, Lynn Whitfield guest-starred on the Fox medical drama 'The Resident', playing the mother of Shaunette Renée Wilson's character.
In 2019, Lynn Whitfield won the NAACP Image Award for her role in 'Greenleaf'.
In 2020, Lynn Whitfield concluded her role in 'Greenleaf' and garnered two NAACP Image Awards.
In 2021, Lynn Whitfield appeared in the comedy film 'Vacation Friends'.
In 2023, Lynn Whitfield appeared in 'The Retirement Plan'.
In 2023, Lynn Whitfield appeared in the film 'The Retirement Plan' and joined the cast of 'The Chi'.
In 2024, Lynn Whitfield starred in 'Albany Road', a road drama film.
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