Lynsey Marie Bartilson (born July 1, 1983)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. is an American former actress and business executive. She is best known for playing Lily Finnerty on the

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/ WB sitcom '' Grounded for Life'', and voicing Tuesday X for the Nickelodeon TV series, '' The X's''.

Life and career

Born in

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, 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 ''

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''. Bartilson's

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consisted of

home schooling Homeschooling or home schooling (American English), also known as home education or elective home education (EHE) (British English), is the education of school-aged children at home or a variety of places other than a school. Usually conducted ...

by her mother. In 2002, Bartilson recorded "This Christmas I Will Give My Love to You" and "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" for ''School's Out! Christmas'' (

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). Bartilson has been a member of the

Church of Scientology The Church of Scientology is a group of interconnected corporate entities and other organizations devoted to the practice, administration and dissemination of Scientology, which is variously defined as a cult, a business, or a new religiou ...

since childhood, and is active in a number of Scientology-related organizations, such as Youth for Human Rights International. 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. As of 2025, Bartilson is the

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and company partner of Studio III Marketing.

Personal life

Bartilson is married to Cru Moore, together they have three sons.

Filmography

Film

Television

References

External links

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