Hallie Todd
| Hallie Todd | |
|---|---|
| Born | Hallie Eckstein January 7, 1962 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Other names | Hallie Eckstein |
| Years active | 1980-present |
| Spouse | Glenn Withrow (1991-present) |
Hallie Todd (born January 7, 1962, Los Angeles, California) is an American actress, producer and writer, known for her roles as Penny Waters on Brothers and as Jo McGuire on Lizzie Mcguire.
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[edit] Personal life
Hallie Todd was born as Hallie Eckstein in Los Angeles, California, the daughter of producer George Eckstein and actress Ann Morgan Guilbert. Her sister, Nora Eckstein, is an acting teacher. Todd is married to Glenn Withrow; they have a daughter, Ivy Withrow.
[edit] Career
Todd played a homeless character, “The Kid,” on a Christmas episode of the sitcom, Growing Pains. She played Penny Waters, the daughter of fictional former football player Joe Waters on the Showtime comedy series Brothers which is Todd's longest lasting role. Her roles, after that program was canceled, included Lal, Data’s “daughter,” on the Star Trek: The Next Generation episode "The Offspring;" Blanche's niece, Lucy, on the The Golden Girls episode "Nice and Easy;" the mother in the Disney Channel original movie The Ultimate Christmas Present; Hilda's and Zelda’s cousin Marigold, Amanda's mother, on Sabrina, the Teenage Witch; and—Lizzie's mother, Jo McGuire, on Lizzie McGuire.
Todd subsequently appeared frequently on VH1, providing comedic commentary. She also starred in numerous Murder, She Wrote episodes. As of October 2010, Todd was slated to appear in a starring role in the film The Mooring, which she co-wrote with her husband and daughter. The film was expected to be released in late 2010.[1]
Todd was the co-founder of the film production company In House Media and the Hallie Todd Studios acting conservatory, the latter of which was devoted to training young actors.
For more information, check out this interview:
http://www.positive-entertainment.com/interviews/hallietoddinterview.htm
[edit] Filmography
[edit] Films
- The Mooring (2011)
- The Lizzie McGuire Movie (2003)
- The Ultimate Christmas Present (2000) (TV)
- The Check Is in the Mail... (1986)
- Sam's Son (1984)
- Who Will Love My Children? (1983) (TV)
- Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982)
[edit] Television
- Brandy & Mr. Whiskers (1 episode, 2005)
- Lizzie McGuire (65 episodes, 2001–2004)
- Malcolm in the Middle (1 episode, 2004)
- Kim Possible (1 episode, 2003)
- Sabrina, the Teenage Witch (1 episode, 1999)
- Two of a Kind (1 episode, 1998)
- Life with Roger (20 episodes, 1996–1997)
- Diagnosis: Murder (1 episode, 1996)
- Murder One (1 episode, 1996)
- Brooklyn Bridge (1 episode, 1992)
- Laurie Hill (1 episode, 1992)
- Murder, She Wrote (7 episodes, 1989–1991)
- Going Places (19 episodes, 1990–1991)
- Star Trek: The Next Generation (1 episode, 1990)
- HeartBeat (1 episode, 1988)
- Growing Pains (1 episode, 1986)
- The Golden Girls (1 episode, 1986)
- Highway to Heaven (1 episode, 1985)
- Brothers (115 episodes, 1984-1989)
- ABC Afterschool Special (1 episode, 1983)
- Family (1 episode, 1980)
[edit] Books
In between her acting roles, Todd wrote two books, Being Young Actors and Parenting The Young Actor. Both were being reprinted as of October 2010 and had yet to become available for purchase.
