| Lynne Thigpen | |
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| Name: | Lynne Thigpen |
| Born: | December 22, 1948 |
| Birth Hometown: | Joliet, Illinois |
| Died: | March 12, 2003 |
| Place of death: | Marina del Rey, California |
| Occupation: | Host, Actress, Singer, Announcer |
| Years active: | 1971-2003 |
| Known for: | being the chief on Carmen Sandiego |
Lynne Thigpen (b. December 22, 1948 - d. March 12, 2003) was an American actress and announcer. She was best known for playing "The Chief" in both Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego? and Where in Time is Carmen Sandiego?. Her part as the chief was being the announcer for the show and co-hosting. Thigpen has also starred in other Carmen Sandiego CD Roms and a planetarium feature entitled "Where in the Universe is Carmen Sandiego?" Thigpen died on March 12, 2003 with cerebral hemorrhage. An elementary school known as "Lynn Thigpen Elementary School" in her hometown of Joliet, Illinois was named in her honor.
Shows Announced[]
- Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego? (1991-1996)
- Where in Time is Carmen Sandiego? (1996-1997)
Pictures[]
Thigpen as "The Chief" for ACME Crimenet in Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego?
Thigpen and Greg Lee (right) for ACME Crimenet on Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego?
Thigpen as "The Chief" for ACME Time Net in Where in Time is Carmen Sandiego with Kevin Shinick (right)
