American actress, dancer, and singer
Lynsey Bartilson
Born Lynsey Marie Bartilson
(1983-07-01 ) July 1, 1983 (age 41) Occupations Years active 1994–2020 Height 5 ft 3 in (160 cm)
Lynsey Marie Bartilson (born July 1, 1983)[ 1] is an American former actress, dancer, and singer. She is best known for playing Lily Finnerty on the Fox /WB sitcom Grounded for Life , and voicing Tuesday X for the Nickelodeon TV series, The X's .
Biography
Born in Edina, Minnesota , Bartilson began dance classes at age 4, and won a dance competition three years later. The following year, she made her acting debut as the Wicked Witch in her drama class's production of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz .[ 1] Bartilson's primary education consisted of home schooling by her mother.[ 2]
In 2002, Bartilson recorded "This Christmas I Will Give My Love to You" and "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" for School's Out! Christmas (2002 ).[ 3]
Bartilson has been a member of the Church of Scientology since childhood, and is active in a number of Scientology-related organizations, such as Youth for Human Rights International .[ 4] In October 2004, she was the Mistress of Ceremonies for the first annual "Youth for Human Rights Day International" in Los Angeles, appearing onstage with Leisa Goodman , and other prominent Scientologists.[ 5]
Filmography
Film
Year
Title
Role
Notes
1997
A Rat's Tale
Isabelle Noble-Rat (voice)
1998
When I Was a Boy
Jac Benson
Short
2008
Struck
Office Worker
Short
2008
Shattered!
Grace
2013
Joan's Day Out
Red Velvet
Short
2015
Bad Roomies
Claire
2017
This Is Christmas
Television
Year
Title
Role
Notes
1994
The Good Life
'Barney' singer (voice)
Episode: "Paul Dates a Buddhist"
1995
The Kidsongs Television Show
Herself/host
Season 3-4
1995
Married... with Children
Megan
Episode: "The Undergraduate"
1996
The Faculty
Sarah
Episode: "Bus Stop"
1996
Mrs. Santa Claus
Nora Kilkenny
TV film
1997
Moloney
Erin Heeney
Episodes: "Herniated Nick", "Misconduct", "Past Forgiveness"
1997
7th Heaven
Terri
Episode: "Girls Just Want to Have Fun"
1998
Suddenly Susan
Dina
Episode: "Sleeping with the Enemy"
1998
Party of Five
Parker Brookes
Guest role (season 5)
1999
Zoe, Duncan, Jack and Jane
Gloria Mandelbaum
Episode: "Pilot"
1999
The Amanda Show
Episode: "1.4"
1999
Chicken Soup for the Soul
Episode: "The Christmas Star"
1999, 2001
That '70s Show
Tammy Sue, Lynsey
Episodes: "Garage Sale", "Hyde Gets the Girl"
2000
Any Day Now
Episode: "Hey, Ugly!"
2000
Early Edition
Nikki Kurasek
Episode: "Gifted"
2001
The Nightmare Room
Cindy Harris
Episode: "Four Eyes"
2001–2005
Grounded for Life
Lily Finnerty
Main role
2002
Philly
Cynthia Beck
Episode: "San Diego Padre"
2002
Judging Amy
Samantha Lightstone
Episode: "Thursday's Child"
2002
Fillmore!
Malika (voice)
Episode: "Red Robins Don't Fly"
2003
Strong Medicine
Rina Dobler
Episode: "Emergency Contact"
2005
NYPD Blue
Quinnie Stein
Episode: "La Bomba"
2005–2007
The X's
Tuesday X (voice)
Main role
2006
Malcolm in the Middle
Danielle
Episode: "Bomb Shelter"
2007
NCIS
Ruby Rae
Episode: "Suspicion"
2007
Bones
Sandy Evans
Episode: "Mummy in the Maze"
2010–11
Psycho Girlfriend
Laura
Episodes: "Love at First Drink", "Moving On", "Too Good to Be True"
2010–2020
The Online Gamer
Becka
TV series
2011
Good Luck Charlie
Christine
Episode: "Story Time"
2011–12
Extra Butter, Please
Various
TV series
2012
Park It Up
Officer Jenkins
TV series
2013
The CLAN
Becka
TV series
References
^ a b Martin, Patti (May 6, 2003). "'She's Grounded; Lynsey Marie Bartilson, Who Plays Lily Finnerty on 'Grounded for Life,' Got Her Start in Musical Theater'" . Asbury Park Press . May 6, 2003. p. 41. Retrieved October 6, 2023.
^ Scott, Walter (February 16, 1997). "Walter Scott's Personality Parade" . The Roanoke Times . p. 100. Retrieved September 6, 2023.
^ Various Artists - School's Out Christmas Album Reviews, Songs & More | AllMusic , retrieved 2022-11-17
^ "The 5-minute film features cameo appearances from ... Lynsey Bartilson ("Grounded for Life")
^ "City of Los Angeles Proclaims Youth for Human Rights Day International, October, 2004"
External links
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