Lynsey Bartilson

Lynsey Bartilson
Born
Lynsey Marie Bartilson

(1983-07-01) July 1, 1983 (age 41)
Occupations
  • Actress
  • dancer
  • singer
Years active1994–2020
Height5 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

  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ Scott, Walter (February 16, 1997). "Walter Scott's Personality Parade". The Roanoke Times. p. 100. Retrieved September 6, 2023.
  3. ^ Various Artists - School's Out Christmas Album Reviews, Songs & More | AllMusic, retrieved 2022-11-17
  4. ^ "The 5-minute film features cameo appearances from ... Lynsey Bartilson ("Grounded for Life")
  5. ^ "City of Los Angeles Proclaims Youth for Human Rights Day International, October, 2004"