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STAGE CREDITS

The 24 Hour Plays 2007
[Broadway]
Special Benefit Production, 2007
Lynn
The 24 Hour Plays 2006
[Broadway]
Special Benefit Production, 2006
Rosemarie
The Vagina Monologues
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1999
Performer [Replacement]
[Replacement]

Movies

Doctor Detroit
[ 1983 ] Thelma Cleland
Silverado
[ 1985 ] Rae
The Slugger's Wife
[ 1985 ] Tina Alvarado
Jaws: The Revenge
[ 1987 ] Louisa
Dead Aim
[ 1987 ] Sheila Freeman
In the Army Now
[ 1994 ] Sgt. Ladd
A Thin Line Between Love and Hate
[ 1996 ] Brandi Web
Gone Fishin'
[ 1997 ] Angie
The Planet of Junior Brown
[ 1997 ] Mrs. Brown
Eve's Bayou
[ 1997 ] Roz Batiste
Stepmom
[ 1998 ] Dr. P. Sweikert
A Time for Dancing
[ 2002 ] Linda
Head of State
[ 2003 ] Debra Lsiter
Confessions
[ 2006 ] Dr. Page
Madea's Family Reunion
[ 2006 ] Victoria
The Women
[ 2008 ] Glenda Hill
Kings of the Evening
[ 2008 ] Gracie
The Rebound
[ 2009 ] Laura Reilly
All Things Fall Apart
[ 2011 ] Bee
Mama I Want to Sing
[ 2011 ] Lillian Winter
Redemption of a Dog
[ 2012 ] Francine
Battlefield America
[ 2012 ] Ms. Parker
24 Hour Love
[ 2013 ] Cynthia
Lonely Boy
[ 2013 ] Dr. Christine Nolan
Act Like You Love Me
[ 2013 ] Harriett
The Last Letter
[ 2013 ] Lorraine
The Dempsey Sisters
[ 2013 ] Olivia Norman
And Then There Was You
[ 2013 ] Sophia Brent
King's Faith
[ 2013 ] Vanessa Stubbs
Lap Dance
[ 2014 ] Momma Pearl
30 Days in Atlanta
[ 2014 ] Odiye's immigration lawyer Clara
Blood Lines
[ 2014 ] Vivian
Curveball
[ 2015 ] Dr. Lane
Prayer Never Fails
[ 2016 ] Loral Hess
The North Star
[ 2016 ] Miss Grace
Espionage Tonight
[ 2017 ] Sydney Greenstreet
Solace
[ 2018 ] Irene
Nappily Ever After
[ 2018 ] Pauletta
Vacation Friends
[ 2021 ] Suzanne
Albany Road
[ 2024 ] Paula Henderson

TV Shows

Greenleaf
Lady Mae Greenleaf
Heartbeat
Dr. Cory Banks
Hit the Floor
Vanessa Howard
How to Get Away with Murder
Mary Walker
Mistresses
Marjorie
The Cosby Mysteries
Barbara Lorenz
Without a Trace
Paula Van Doren
St. Denis Medical
Barb
The Chi
Alicia
Eyes of Wakanda
[ 2025-2025 ] Older Noni (voice)
The Chi
[ 2018-2025 ] Alicia Daniels-LafayetteAlicia
The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder
[ 2022-2025 ] Miss Rosa Lee (voice)

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Woodie King, Jr., Founder of New Federal Theatre, Passes Away at 88 Photo
Woodie King, Jr., Founder of New Federal Theatre, Passes Away at 88
by Gillian Blum - Jan 31, 2026

Producer, director, and New Federal Theatre founder Woodie King Jr. passed away at 88 on January 29 following complications from emergency heart surgery.
THE PROUD FAMILY: LOUDER AND PROUDER to Return for Season 3 in August Photo
THE PROUD FAMILY: LOUDER AND PROUDER to Return for Season 3 in August
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 2, 2025

Season three of “The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder” will premiere Thursday, Aug. 6 on Disney+. Ahead of the summer debut, the series has also been renewed for a fourth season, coming to Disney+ in 2026.  
THE PIANO LESSON, WICKED & More Receive NAACP Image Awards Nominations Photo
THE PIANO LESSON, WICKED & More Receive NAACP Image Awards Nominations
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 7, 2025

NAACP has announced the full list of “56th NAACP Image Awards” nominees, with Wicked and The Piano Lesson nominated for Outstanding Motion Picture and Wicked's Cynthia Erivo nominated for Entertainer of the Year.
Malcolm Washington, Ray Fisher, & More Among AAFCA Honorees Photo
Malcolm Washington, Ray Fisher, & More Among AAFCA Honorees
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 27, 2024

The African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA) has announced its honorees for the 2025 Special Achievement Awards and the 16th Annual AAFCA Awards. The Special Achievement Awards take place on Sunday, February 2, 2025 at the Los Angeles Athletic Club, and the 16th Annual AAFCA Awards on Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel.
Video: Renée Elise Goldsberry is 'Praying' for Another Season of GIRLS5EVA Photo
Video: Renée Elise Goldsberry is 'Praying' for Another Season of GIRLS5EVA
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 5, 2024

Like the rest of the Girls5Eva fanbase, Renée Elise Goldsberry hopes the show isn't over. 'We're praying,' the Tony-winner said on a recent appearance on Sherri, when asked if the musical series would continue. Watch the interview!
Video: Renée Elise Goldsberry Stars in ALBANY ROAD Trailer Photo
Video: Renée Elise Goldsberry Stars in ALBANY ROAD Trailer
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 25, 2024

The official trailer has been released for Albany Road, a new film from writer/director Christine Swanson starring Tony Award winner Renée Elise Goldsberry and Lynn Whitfield.
Mario Van Peebles Joins 2024 San Francisco Black Film Festival With Screenings Photo
Mario Van Peebles Joins 2024 San Francisco Black Film Festival With Screenings
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 13, 2024

The San Francisco Black Film Festival has announced the participation of acclaimed filmmaker and actor Mario Van Peebles in its 2024 edition.
THE CHI Returns to Showtime in May For the Second Half of Season 6 Photo
THE CHI Returns to Showtime in May For the Second Half of Season 6
by Michael Major - Feb 8, 2024

Guest stars for season six include Emmy winner Lynn Whitfield, Jill Marie Jones, Kandi Burruss, La La Anthony, Vic Mensa, Carolyn Michelle Smith, Jason Weaver, Iman Shumpert, Nia Jervier, L'lerrét Jazelle, Hannaha Hall, Ahmad Ferguson, Genesis Denise Hale, Joel Steingold, and more. Watch the video teaser!
New Federal Theatre to Hold 53rd Anniversary Celebration Next Month at Edison Ballroo Photo
New Federal Theatre to Hold 53rd Anniversary Celebration Next Month at Edison Ballroom
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 23, 2023

NEW FEDERAL THEATRE will hold its 53rd Anniversary Celebration on October 2 at Edison Ballroom, honoring Woodie King, Jr., Gabrielle Kurlander, and Sade Lythcott. The gala is chaired by Kenny Leon and Lynn Whitfield.
New Federal Theatre To Hold 53rd Anniversary Celebration in October Photo
New Federal Theatre To Hold 53rd Anniversary Celebration in October
by Stephi Wild - Aug 30, 2023

Woodie King, Jr.'s New Federal Theatre (NFT), led by Producing Artistic Director Elizabeth Van Dyke, will hold a 53rd Anniversary Celebration October 2, 2023 at Edison Ballroom, 240 West 47th Street.  
New Season of THE CHI Premieres Tomorrow on Showtime Photo
New Season of THE CHI Premieres Tomorrow on Showtime
by Michael Major - Aug 3, 2023

Created and executive produced by Emmy® winner Lena Waithe under her Hillman Grad banner (Twenties, Master of None) and executive produced by Academy Award® and Emmy winner Common (Selma), THE CHI is a timely coming-of-age story centering on a group of residents on the South Side of Chicago.
Video: Watch THE CHI Expanded Season 6 Trailer Photo
Video: Watch THE CHI Expanded Season 6 Trailer
by Michael Major - Jul 18, 2023

Created and executive produced by Emmy winner Lena Waithe under her Hillman Grad banner (Twenties, Master of None) and executive produced by Academy Award and Emmy winner Common (Selma), THE CHI is a timely coming-of-age story centering on a group of residents on the South Side of Chicago. Watch the video trailer now!
Scoop: Coming Up on a New Episode of FANTASY ISLAND on FOX - Monday, May 1, 2023 Photo
Scoop: Coming Up on a New Episode of FANTASY ISLAND on FOX - Monday, May 1, 2023
by TV Scoop - Apr 27, 2023

Get all the scoop on FANTASY ISLAND, airing on FOX on Monday, May 1, 2023! Lauren Gaw (Charmed), KATIE Leclerc (Switched at Birth), Phillip Rhys Chaudhary (24) and April Allyn Brinson (Sharp Objects) Make Guest Appearances. Watch a video clip now!
Scoop: Coming Up on a New Episode of FANTASY ISLAND on FOX - Monday, April 17, 2023 Photo
Scoop: Coming Up on a New Episode of FANTASY ISLAND on FOX - Monday, April 17, 2023
by TV Scoop - Apr 13, 2023

Get all the scoop on FANTASY ISLAND, airing on FOX on Monday, April 17, 2023! Alley Mills (The Wonder Years), Dan Lauria (The Wonder Years), Brandon Scott (Grey’s Anatomy) and Devika Bhise (The Man Who Knew Infinity) Make Guest Appearances. Watch a video preview now!
Scoop: Coming Up on a New Episode of FANTASY ISLAND on FOX - Monday, April 10, 2023 Photo
Scoop: Coming Up on a New Episode of FANTASY ISLAND on FOX - Monday, April 10, 2023
by TV Scoop - Apr 6, 2023

Get all the scoop on FANTASY ISLAND, airing on FOX on Monday, April 10, 2023! Katie Stevens (American Idol) and Reilly Walters (Step Back) Make Guest Appearances. Gwen’s fantasy is to go back in time and be the Princess she longs to be—pampered, rich and cared-for. Watch a video clip now!
Scoop: Coming Up on a New Episode of FANTASY ISLAND on FOX - Monday, March 13, 2023 Photo
Scoop: Coming Up on a New Episode of FANTASY ISLAND on FOX - Monday, March 13, 2023
by TV Scoop - Mar 9, 2023

Get all the scoop on FANTASY ISLAND, airing on FOX on Monday, March 13, 2023! Katie Stevens (American Idol) and Reilly Walters (Step Back) Make Guest Appearances. Watch a video clip from a recent episode now!
Scoop: Coming Up on a New Episode of FANTASY ISLAND on FOX - Monday, February 20, 202 Photo
Scoop: Coming Up on a New Episode of FANTASY ISLAND on FOX - Monday, February 20, 2023
by TV Scoop - Feb 16, 2023

Get all the scoop on FANTASY ISLAND, airing on FOX on Monday, February 20, 2023! Melinda Clarke (The O.C.), Reggie Austin (Desperate Housewives), Stephen Friedrich (Vice), Selah Austria (Cobra Kai) and Cree Kawa (Don’t Worry, He Won’t Get Far on Foot) Make Guest Appearances. Watch a video clip now!
Scoop: Coming Up on a New Episode of FANTASY ISLAND on FOX - Monday, February 6, 2023 Photo
Scoop: Coming Up on a New Episode of FANTASY ISLAND on FOX - Monday, February 6, 2023
by TV Scoop - Feb 2, 2023

Get all the scoop on FANTASY ISLAND, airing on FOX on Monday, February 6, 2023! Joely Fisher (Til’ Death) Makes a Guest Appearance. After an urn comes off the plane, three siblings must work through their past resentments in order to spread their mom’s ashes and fulfill her last fantasy. Watch a video clip now!
Scoop: Coming Up on a New Episode of FANTASY ISLAND on FOX - Monday, January 23, 2023 Photo
Scoop: Coming Up on a New Episode of FANTASY ISLAND on FOX - Monday, January 23, 2023
by TV Scoop - Jan 19, 2023

Get all the scoop on FANTASY ISLAND, airing on FOX on Monday, January 23, 2023! Daphne Maxwell Reid (The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air), Brett Butler (Grace Under Fire), Lynn Whitefield (The Josephine Baker Story) and Maureen McCormick (The Brady Bunch) Make Guest Appearances. Watch a video clip from a recent episode!
MAMA, I WANT TO SING! 40th Anniversary Production Celebrates Black History Month At E Photo
MAMA, I WANT TO SING! 40th Anniversary Production Celebrates Black History Month At El Museo's El Teatro
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 19, 2023

The 40th Anniversary production of Mama, I Want To Sing! will play El Museo's El Teatro for a special Black History Month limited engagement, it was announced by Vy Higginsen, founder and executive director and producer of The Mama Foundation for the Arts.
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How many Broadway shows has Lynn Whitfield been in?

Lynn Whitfield has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

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