Acting
Lynn Whitfield
- Titles
- 68movies31TV showsmovies and TV shows
- Career
- 19832024
- Leading roles
- 31top three billing
- Average score
57/100
- Highest rated
Stompin' at the Savoy74/100
What stands out
Compared with the average well-known movie, over 52 of their titles. Select a trait to filter titles.
- Contemporary Realism7.9average 5.2
- Family Dynamics6.1average 4.7
- Situational Comedy3.5average 2.7
- Wholesome4.1average 3.3
- Wit & Wordplay4.4average 3.7
- Romance4.4average 3.8
- Coming of Age3.4average 2.9
Rarely in their work
- Historical1.2, average 2.6
- Uncanny1.2, average 2.5
- Fantasy0.6, average 1.8
- Wonder2.3, average 3.4
Main genres
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Recurring tags
- Character-Driven 6
- Family Secrets 3
- Character Study 3
- Inspirational 3
- Social Commentary 3
- Family Drama 3
- Contemporary Realism 3
- Lighthearted 3
- Relationship Drama 3
- Personal Transformation 2
- Emotional Journey 2
- Pop Culture 2
Works often with
People in at least two of their main titles.
Mario Van PeeblesActorJaws: The Revenge, All Things Fall Apart, Stompin' at the Savoy
Gregory Alan WilliamsActorGreenleaf, My Other Mother, Somebody's Child
Glynn TurmanActorAct Like You Love Me, Solace, Kings of the Evening
Danny GloverActorGone Fishin', John Henry
Tamala JonesActorHead of State, Confessions
Tatyana AliActor24 Hour Love, The Last Letter
Keith D. RobinsonActor24 Hour Love, The Redemption of a Dog
Angell ConwellActorConfessions, 24 Hour Love
Lisa ArrindellActorMadea's Family Reunion, Albany Road
Roger Guenveur SmithActorConfessions, The Color of Courage
Malinda WilliamsActorA Thin Line Between Love and Hate, 24 Hour Love
Essence AtkinsActorAct Like You Love Me, My Other Mother
Movies and TV shows
92Upcoming
1 titles
as Dorothea Garibaldi
2020s
6 titles · average score 60
63
as Paula Henderson
TV show · as Barb
55
as Drisdale
66
as Suzanne
51
as Marie Benoît
2010s
26 titles · average score 59
67
as Paulette Jones
72
TV show · as Lady Mae Greenleaf
73
as Mary Jo
79
TV show · as Mary Walker
73
TV show · as Narrator (voice)
66
as Vanessa
56
as Sophia Brent
35
as Ms. Parker
61
as Constance
as Francine
54
as Lillian Winter
2000s
18 titles · average score 59
64
as Laura Reilly
73
TV show · as Anastasia Markham
62
as Gracie
22
as Dr. Page
59
as Victoria
45
TV show
61
as Barbara Becnel
55
as Dorothea Garibaldi
55
as Debra Lassiter
71
TV show · as Paula Van Doren
74
TV show · as Louanna Harper
69
TV show · as Dr. Marshall
1990s
22 titles · average score 61
63
as Corrine Burrell
62
as Minnie McGhee
69
as Dr. P. Sweikert
72
as Corinne Coles
51
as Mrs. Brown
48
as Angie
50
TV show
50
as Sgt. Ladd
52
as Carolyn Hunter
74
as Esther
65
as Josephine Baker
1980s
19 titles · average score 62
62
as Bobbie Maxwell
TV show · as Dr. Cory Banks
35
as Louisa
as Johnnie Mae Gibson
as Pollie Ann
71
TV show
70
as Rae
75
TV show
51
as Thelma Cleland
69
TV show
63
TV show · as Val
79
TV show · as Jill Thomas