Lynnie Greene
American actress, writer, director, producer From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Lynnie Greene (born May 21, 1954) is an actress, writer, director and producer in the television industry. In addition to her work as a producer, she is possibly best known as an actress for appearing as Young Dorothy in The Golden Girls.[1]
Lynnie Greene | |
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| Born | Newton, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Other names | Lyn Greene |
| Education | Juilliard School |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, writer, television director and producer |
Early life
Greene was born and raised in Newton, Massachusetts. She went to Newton South High School where she was active in school plays.[2]
She was selected for Juilliard’s Drama Department in 1972, as one of only 10 women picked to study under instructors John Houseman and Marian Seldes. She finished her B.A. from New York University in 1976.[3]
Career
Summarize
Perspective
Acting Years: 1978-1993
In 1977 she co-starred with another newcomer, Bess Armstrong, playing the character Maria Teresa Bonino in the short-lived CBS comedy On Our Own.[4] She originated the role of Emma Goldman in the original off-Broadway production of Stephen Sondheim's Assassins in 1990–91, as well as recreating the role of Comrade Charlotte in the 1987 reworking of Kander & Ebb's Flora the Red Menace.[5]
She played a recurring role in The Golden Girls during flashbacks, as a younger version of Bea Arthur's character, Dorothy Zbornak, appearing in four episodes overall.[6][7]
Television Writing: 1993-Present
Greene was previously a writer and an executive producer on the series Nip/Tuck, Boss and the ABC series Scoundrels, which is a remake of the New Zealand television series Outrageous Fortune. She was also a co-executive producer on Showtime's Masters of Sex.[6]
Greene most recently served as an executive producer on the 2016 Amazon mini-series The Interestings, based on Meg Wolitzer's novel of the same name; and on the 2018 The Truth About the Harry Quebert Affair, based on Joël Dicker's 2014 novel. All of Greene's aforementioned work was with frequent writing partner Richard Levine.[8]
Filmography
Film
- Over the Brooklyn Bridge (1984) – Cynthia Sherman (credited as Lynnie Greene)
Television
Series Roles
- On Our Own (1977–1978) – Maria Teresa Bonino (credited as Lynnie Greene)
- The Golden Girls (1987–1991) – Young Dorothy (4 episodes)
- Law & Order (1991) – Meg Hennessy (Episode: "The Torrents of Greed (1)")
- The Five Mrs. Buchanans (1994) – Mercedes Macomber (Episode: "Alex, Then and Now")
- Baby Boom (American TV series) (1988)
- Assassins (musical) (1991) (as Lyn Greene) (off-Broadway)
Game Shows & Talk Shows
- Get Rich Quick (1977) – Panelist
- The $10,000 Pyramid / The $20,000 Pyramid (1977) – Panelist
Television Work (Behind the Scenes)
- The Crew (1995) – Story Editor (also known as Cabin Pressure)
- Lush Life (1996) – Executive Story Editor (with Richard Levine)
- Stark Raving Mad (1999) – Producer
- Normal, Ohio (2000) – Supervising Producer, Writer
- First Monday (2002) – Writer
Awards
- 1988 Drama Desk Nominee for Flora the Red Menace
- 2004 Golden Globe for Drama TV Series for Nip/Tuck
Personal life
Greene lives in Santa Fe with her wife, Meg Fisher, who is an engineering executive for Apple Inc.
References
External links
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