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Lynn Whitfield is a television actor and film actor. Lynn Whitfield was born on May 6, 1953 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States. That works out to 73 years old in 2026. Schooling on record includes McKinley Senior High School and Howard University. Recorded honors include NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Performance in a Youth/Children's Series or Special (2000) and Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie (1991).
My Take
Lynn Whitfield won me over completely with The Josephine Baker Story, a performance that earned her an Emmy and a Golden Globe nomination and remains a landmark. A Howard University-trained talent out of Baton Rouge, she moves effortlessly across television, film, and stage, with an NAACP Image Award among her honors. What captivates me is the blend of elegance and steel she carries, a presence that radiates from inside the character rather than being put on. That kind of authority takes decades to build, and I have deep respect for actors like her who have quietly amassed a body of work this rich.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Lynn Whitfield
- Name (Japanese)
- リン・ウィットフィールド
- Reading
- りん・うぃっとふぃーるど
- Born
- May 6, 1953 (age 73)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Snake
- Origin
- Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States
- Occupation
- actor / television actor / film actor
2. Background
- High school
- McKinley Senior High School
- University
- Howard University
Awards & achievements
- 2000 NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Performance in a Youth/Children's Series or Special
- 1991 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Lynn Whitfield born?
Born May 6, 1953 (age 73).
Where is Lynn Whitfield from?
Lynn Whitfield is from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States.
What does Lynn Whitfield do?
Lynn Whitfield works as actor, television actor, film actor.
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