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

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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

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Film

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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

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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

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  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"
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