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.''

Early life

Greene was born and raised in

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. She went to Newton South High School where she was active in school plays. She was selected for

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’s Drama Department in 1972, as one of only 10 women picked to study under instructors

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and

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. She finished her

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from

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in 1976.

Career

Acting Years: 1978-1993

In 1977 she co-starred with another newcomer,

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, playing the character Maria Teresa Bonino in the short-lived

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comedy '' On Our Own''. She originated the role of

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in the original off-Broadway production of

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's ''

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'' in 1990–91, as well as recreating the role of Comrade Charlotte in the

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reworking of Kander & Ebb's ''

Flora the Red Menace ''Flora the Red Menace'' is a musical with a book by George Abbott and Robert Russell, music by John Kander, and lyrics by Fred Ebb. The original 1965 production starred Liza Minnelli in the title role in her Broadway debut, for which she won ...

''. She played a recurring role in ''

'' during flashbacks, as a younger version of

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's character,

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, appearing in four episodes overall.

Television Writing: 1993-Present

Greene was previously a writer and an

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on the series ''

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'',

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and the

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series '' Scoundrels'', which is a remake of the

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television series '' Outrageous Fortune''. She was also a co-executive producer on Showtime's ''

Masters of Sex ''Masters of Sex'' is an American period drama television series that premiered on September 29, 2013, on Showtime. It was developed by Michelle Ashford and loosely based on Thomas Maier's biography '' Masters of Sex''. Set in the 1950s thro ...

''. Greene most recently served as an executive producer on the 2016 Amazon mini-series ''The Interestings'', based on

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's novel of the same name; and on the 2018 ''

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'', based on

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's 2014 novel. All of Greene's aforementioned work was with frequent writing partner Richard Levine.

Filmography

Film

* ''

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'' (1984) – Cynthia Sherman ''(credited as Lynnie Greene)''

Television

Series Roles

* '' On Our Own'' (1977–1978) – Maria Teresa Bonino ''(credited as Lynnie Greene)'' * ''

'' (1987–1991) – Young Dorothy (4 episodes) * ''

Law & Order ''Law & Order'' is an American police procedural and legal drama television series created by Dick Wolf and produced by Wolf Entertainment and Universal Television, launching the ''Law & Order'' franchise. ''Law & Order'' aired its entire ...

'' (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) ''Assassins'' is a musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and a book by John Weidman, based on an original concept by Charles Gilbert Jr. Using the framing device of an all-American, yet sinister, carnival game, the semi-revue por ...

(1991) (as Lyn Greene) (off-Broadway)

Game Shows & Talk Shows

* ''Get Rich Quick'' (1977) – Panelist * ''

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'' / ''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 ''Normal, Ohio'' is an American television sitcom aired on Fox from November 1 to December 13, 2000. The show stars John Goodman as William "Butch" Gamble, a gay man returning to his Midwestern home town. The cast also includes Joely Fisher, Ani ...

'' (2000) – Supervising Producer, Writer * ''

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'' (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

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References

External links

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