| Robyn Lively | |
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Robyn Lively and her husband Bart Johnson in 2011 |
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| Born | Robyn Elaine Lively February 7, 1972 Powder Springs, Georgia, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1978–present |
| Spouse | Bart Johnson (1999-present) 3 children |
Robyn Elaine Lively (born February 7, 1972)[1] is an American actress. Lively is best known for her role in the film Teen Witch, as well as for her roles in the TV shows Doogie Howser, M.D., Twin Peaks, and Saving Grace.
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Born in Powder Springs, Georgia, Lively began her career as a child actress. At age six, she made her screen debut in the television movie Summer of My German Soldier in 1978. Throughout the 1980s, she appeared in several television shows and movies including Punky Brewster, Wildcats with Goldie Hawn, The Karate Kid, Part III, and Not Quite Human.
At the age of 19, Lively was nominated for an Emmy Award for her performance as an insecure teen in the 1991 ABC Afterschool Special episode "Less Than Perfect Daughter".
In the 1990s, Lively had recurring roles on Twin Peaks, Doogie Howser, M.D., and Chicago Hope. In 1996, she appeared as Lane McKenzie, one of three lead characters in the short-lived WB drama Savannah.
In 2003, Lively played Special Agent Vivian Blackadder in the JAG episodes "Ice Queen" and "Meltdown" (the backdoor pilot for NCIS). Initially a member of Special Agent Gibbs' team, she never appeared in the spin-off series.
In 2008, Lively appeared alongside Holly Hunter in an episode of Saving Grace and also had a role in Cold Case.
In 2010, she appeared alongside Twin Peaks costars in the Dual Spires episode of Psych.
She was born into a family of actors; her mother, stepfather and all four siblings are, or have been, in the entertainment industry. She is the daughter of talent manager Elaine Lively and her first husband Ronnie Lively. Her siblings are sister Lori (born 1966) and Jason (born 1968), and her half-siblings are Blake (born 1987) and Eric (born 1981).[1]
Lively married fellow actor Bart Johnson on September 25, 1999.[1] The couple have three children: Baylen, Kate, and Wyatt Blake.
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Summer of My German Soldier | Sharon Bergen | TV movie |
| 1983 | Boone | Amanda | Episode: "Words and Music" |
| 1984 | Knight Rider | Becky Phillips | Episode: "Race for Life" |
| 1984 | Punky Brewster | Lisa | Episode: "Punky Finds a Home: Part 1" Episode: "Punky Finds a Home: Part 2" |
| 1985 | The New Leave It to Beaver | Tracy | Episode: "Steppin' Out" Episode: "Movin' On" |
| 1986 | The Best of Times | Jaki | |
| 1986 | Wildcats | Alice Needham | |
| 1986 | Fuzz Bucket | Stevie Gerber | TV movie |
| 1986 | Silver Spoons | Tammy | Episode: "The Beach House" |
| 1986 | Starman | Beth McGovern | Episode: "Like Father, Like Son" |
| 1986 | Amazing Stories | Kate | Episode: "Welcome to My Nightmare" |
| 1987 | Not Quite Human | Becky Carson | TV movie |
| 1988 | The Dictator | Reggie Domino | Episode: "1.1" |
| 1988 | Buckeye and Blue | Buckeye Thatcher | |
| 1989 | Teen Witch | Louise Miller | |
| 1989 | The Karate Kid, Part III | Jessica Andrews | |
| 1989 | Not Quite Human II | Becky Carson | TV movie |
| 1990 | Teen Angel Returns | Cindy | TV series |
| 1990 | Parker Lewis Can't Lose | Tracy Lee Summers | Episode: "G.A.G. Dance" |
| 1990-1991 | Twin Peaks | Lana Budding Milford | 6 episodes |
| 1991 | ABC Afterschool Specials | Melissa Harmon | Episode: "The Less Than Perfect Daughter" |
| 1991 | Crazy from the Heart | Franny Peyton | TV movie |
| 1991-1993 | Doogie Howser, M.D. | Nurse Michele Farber | 6 episodes |
| 1992 | In Sickness and in Health | Holly | TV movie |
| 1992 | Freshman Dorm | Molly Flynn | 5 episodes |
| 1993 | Quantum Leap | Annie Wilkins | Episode: "Dr. Ruth" |
| 1993 | The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles | Nancy Stratemeyer | Episode: "Princeton, February 1916" |
| 1993 | Precious Victims | Wendy McBride | TV movie |
| 1993 | Against the Grain | Jill Clemons | 3 episodes |
| 1994-1995 | Chicago Hope | Nurse Maggie Atkisson | 8 episodes |
| 1995 | Dream a Little Dream 2 | Rachel Holfield | Video |
| 1996 | The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Travels with Father | Nancy Stratemeyer | TV movie |
| 1996-1997 | Savannah | Lane McKenzie Collins | 34 episodes |
| 1997 | Early Edition | Jenny Sloane | Episode: "Jenny Sloane" |
| 1997-1998 | George & Leo | Casey Wagonman | 21 episodes |
| 1998 | The Love Boat: The Next Wave | Penelope Michaels | Episode: "How Long Has This Been Going On?" |
| 1999 | The X-Files | Angela Schiff | Episode: "Field Trip" |
| 1999 | Sam Churchill: Search for a Homeless Man | Laura Anders | TV movie |
| 2000 | Chicken Soup for the Soul | Sophie Calloway | Episode: "Thinking of You/Mama's Soup Pot/The Letter" |
| 2000 | Santa Who? | Claire Dreyer | TV movie |
| 2002 | The District | Jodi | Episode: "The Greenhouse Effect" |
| 2002 | Another Pretty Face | Andrea 'Andie' Chase | TV movie |
| 2003 | Crossing Jordan' | Connie | Episode: "Pandora's Trunk: Part 1" |
| 2003 | JAG | Special Agent Vivian Blackadder | Episode: "Ice Queen" Episode: "Meltdown" |
| 2003 | The Drew Carey Show | Erin | Episode: "A Speedy Recovery" |
| 2003 | American Dreams | Episode: "Another Saturday Night" | |
| 2004 | American Dreams | Grace | Episode: "Can't Hold On" |
| 2004 | Strong Medicine | Connie | Episode: "Positive Results" |
| 2005 | Mystery Woman: Snapshot | Madeline | TV movie |
| 2005 | CSI: NY | Sarah Myers | Episode: "Manhattan Manhunt" |
| 2006 | Simon Says | Leanne | |
| 2006 | Nip/Tuck | Miss Hudson | Episode: "Willy Ward" |
| 2007 | 7-10 Split | Diane Burke | |
| 2007 | Johnny Kapahala: Back on Board | Carla | TV movie |
| 2007 | A Dance for Bethany | Abbey | |
| 2007 | Cold Case | Miriam Gunden | Episode: "Running Around" |
| 2007 | Saving Grace | Darlene Dewey | Episode: "And You Wonder Why I Lie" |
| 2008 | The Mentalist | Psychic woman (uncredited) | Episode: "Seeing Red" |
| 2008 | The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Winds of Change | Nancy Stratemeyer (uncredited) | Video |
| 2008 | Murder Dot Com | Lauren | |
| 2008 | Criminal Minds | Abby Corbin | Episode: "Paradise" |
| 2008 | 30 Rock | Kelsey Winthrop | Episode: "Reunion" |
| 2008 | Saving Grace | Darlene Dewey | Episode: "Are You an Indian Princess?" |
| 2009 | Saving Grace | Darlene Dewey | Episode: "I Believe in Angels" |
| 2009 | Alligator Point | Gina | TV movie |
| 2010 | The Mentalist | Sadie Harrington | Episode: "Red All Over" |
| 2010 | Letters to God | Maddy Doherty | |
| 2010 | Psych | Michelle Barker | Episode: "Dual Spires" |
| 2011 | Who is Simon Miller? | Meredith Miller | TV movie |
| 2011 | Sironia | Barbara | Post-production |
| 2011 | Fishers of Men | Macaire Leemaster | Post-production |
| Year | Title | Role |
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| 1993 | Return to Zork | Fairy |
| Year | Award | Result | Category | Film or series |
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| 1984 | Young Artist Award | Nominated | Best Young Actress in a New Television Series | Boone |
| 1985 | Best Young Actress - Guest in a Television Series | Knight Rider | ||
| 1987 | Exceptional Performance by a Young Actress Starring in a Feature Film - Comedy or Drama | Wildcats | ||
| 1989 | Best Young Actress Starring in a Motion Picture | Teen Witch | ||
| 1991 | Daytime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Performer in a Children's Special | ABC Afterschool Special (Episode: "The Less Than Perfect Daughter") |