Tanisha Lynn Eanes, known professionally as Tanisha Lynn (born September 14, 1978 in

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Brief biography

Lynn is best known for her portrayal of Danielle Frye, the daughter of Derek Frye (formerly William Christian and currently Charles Parnell) and Mimi Reed (

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), a role which she played from March 2004 until January 2007 on the show ''

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''. Although rumors about Lynn's status with the show were circulating for some time, due to her lack of storyline, it was reported a
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in January 2007 that Lynn had taped her final scenes in December 2006, last to air in late January. She graduated from the Theatre Department at the High School for the Performing and Visual Arts in Houston and went on to the Tisch School of the Arts at NYU. Her other appearances include: * ''

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'' * '' Law & Order: Special Victims Unit'' * ''

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'' * As Audrey in

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's ''As You Like It'' at Worth Street Theater Company.

Filmography

Film

Television

Personal life

Lynn parents are William Eanes and Brenda Davis. She has two siblings: Kenneth Davis and Brent Eanes, now she makes guest appearances in

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's hit series on TBS called ''

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'', 2010 season.

External links

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Tanisha Lynn Official Website

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