Biography

Lyn Alicia Henderson is a native of Silver Spring, Maryland and a graduate of the University of Maryland, College Park. A born entertainer, her first show stopping performance was at a talent show where she walked across the stage on her hands at the age of 7. By the age of 17 she earned her SAG card by booking the role of rich girl, Alexandria on a local television show called "In Our Lives" After graduating college in 3 years she spent time in NY doing theatre before making her way to Los Angeles. There she began performing stand-up comedy and improv before landing a 15 year stint as paramedic Pam Olbes on the hit television show "ER".

A versatile character actor she is known for playing a wide range of roles from diverse walks of life. She has played doctors, veterinarians, nurses, paramedics, flight medics, flight attendants, scientists, therapists, social workers, lawyers, camera assistants, stage managers, producers, executives, musicians, coaches, sales associates, receptionists, employees, waitresses, ticket agents, high school students, college students, med students, interns, sex ED instructors, professors, police officers, detectives, soldiers, war vets, bomb techs, fire inspectors, car salespersons, pregnancy instructors, alcoholics, victims, survivors, parking coordinators, lesbians, sisters, wives, sad Mothers, angry Mothers, suburban mothers, poverty stricken mothers, hippie chicks and the ubiquitous woman #1, #2 and #3.

She is also known for writing, starring and producing the award-winning short film "Short On Sugar", which had a 3 year run on HBO and Cinemax. Additionally, Lyn Alicia plays the guitar and writes groovy uplifting folk music.

- IMDb Mini Biography By: staff