Lynsey Bartilson
Lynsey Marie Bartilson (born July 1, 1983)[1] is an American 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.
Lynsey Bartilson | |
|---|---|
| Born | Lynsey Marie Bartilson July 1, 1983 |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, dancer, singer |
| Years active | 1994–present |
| Height | 5 ft 3 in (160 cm) |
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–Present | 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
- 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 Anegeles Proclaims Youth for Human Rights Day International, October, 2004"