Lynn Whitfield
Actor

Lynn Whitfield

Lynn Whitfield is credited on 32 movies and 19 TV shows, best known by TMDB votes for How to Get Away with Murder, Stepmom and The Resident.

Born February 15, 1953 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA.

Filmography · 51 titles

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About 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...

Biography from TMDB, written by its community.

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