Lindsay and Sidney Greenbush
| Lindsay & Sidney Greenbush | |
|---|---|
| Born | Rachel Lindsay Rene Bush, Robin Sidney Danae Bush May 25, 1970 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
Rachel Lindsay Rene Bush and Sidney Robyn[1] Danae Bush (born May 25, 1970 in Hollywood, California) - former child actresses. Born to actor Billy Green Bush and Carole Kay Bush. Their brother, Clay is also an actor.
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[edit] Career
The twins are best known for their switched[2] role as Carrie Ingalls in the NBC prime time drama, Little House on the Prairie which premiered on September 11, 1974[3] until the twins departed after the eighth season and their last appearance, was May 10, 1982. Their absence, in the next season, was explained that the family moved to Burr Oak, IA to build a much better life. It wasn't their debut though, since a year earlier they also shared a role of baby Jill Hayden in made for television drama Sunshine.[4]
However, the twins were absent like approximately 14 episodes throughout their eight year tenure of the series.
In 1983, Lindsay guest starred in a Matt Houston episode as an abused victim. She also auditioned for the part of Dorothy Gale on Return to Oz (1985) but the role went to Fairuza Balk because she was considered too old. Sidney starred in a film, Hambone and Hillie, in 1984. The twins starred in a few commercials like Doublemint Gum (1980, currently viewed on YouTube), Mattel Toys, Kentucky Fried Chicken, etc. In 2010, they also played as Crystal Wayawao's younger sister, Bree Wayawao in the movie The First Toyland.[5]
The twins quietly put Hollywood behind them and decided to continue on with their high school years. The twins, graduated from Santa Monica High School in 1988.
[edit] Post-acting careers
Today, Lindsay is single and has a daughter, Katlynn Danae (born 1995). In addition to acting, she has many other interests and pursuits, including as an amateur boxer, having competed in her first bout on August 4, 2007. In addition, she is actively involved with Kids Gloves Boxing Studios in Simi Valley, California working with kids and adults. She is also currently studying for her personal trainer certification and has made plans to go back to college to pursue a major in athletics.
Sidney lives in central California. In addition to acting, she is staying active with her love of horses, having entered her horses in many various local and statewide competitions. She has also put together a line of original designer jewelry that she sells to her fans which can be seen on the official fan website.
Sidney was married to horse breeder William "Rocky" Foster for nine years, until his death by suicide at age 55. Sources say[6] that, two days before he committed suicide, she had told him she wanted a divorce. On May 5, 2009, William called Sidney to inform her of his plan and, after their conversation, shot himself in the head, dying instantly.[7]
The twins attend Little House reunions and chat with and sign autographs for fans. They have also appeared in several talk shows concerning subjects like the Little House on the Prairie show, child acting, etc.
[edit] Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Weekend Today, 1987-still | Herself | Lindsay / episode dated May 20, 2007 |
| 2001 | To Tell the Truth, 2000–2002 | Herself | Sidney / episode dated October 30, 2001 |
| 1991 | Michael Landon: Memories with Laughter and Love (V) | Carrie Ingalls (archive footage) | both |
| 1983 | Hambone and Hillie | Amy McVickers | Sidney |
| 1983 | Matt Houston, 1982–1985 | Butterfly | Lindsay / episode 2.09 "Butterfly" |
| 1979 | Little House Years (TV) | Carrie Ingalls | both |
| 1978 | Little House on the Prairie, 1974–1984 | Alyssa | both / episode 5.06 "The Godsister" |
| 1974-1982 | Little House on the Prairie, 1974–1984 | Carrie Ingalls | both |
| 1974 | Little House on the Prairie (TV) | Carrie Ingalls | both |
| 1973 | Sunshine (TV) | Jill Hayden | both |
[edit] External links
- Lindsay Greenbush at the Internet Movie Database
- Sidney Greenbush at the Internet Movie Database
- Unofficial website
[edit] References
- ^ Sidney changed the way she spells her name from original Robin to Robyn so as to sound "more feminine"
- ^ Fans had a special treat on December 18, 1978 when they got to see them side by side in the fifth season episode "The Godsister". Carrie felt lonesome after her father went away, and she invented an imaginary friend named Elissa to heal her pain. Note: Sidney had a space between her front teeth and fans figured which twin it was. They also switched roles in that episode.
- ^ The Pilot Movie was first shown on March 30, 1974, though and they both were there, as well.
- ^ Rumor says of their uncredited appearances in their father's movies Five Easy Pieces (1970) and Electra Glide in Blue (1973) but both actresses denied it in interviews. It was their brother Clay, though, who played uncredited a baby son of their father's character.
- ^ Unconfirmed
- ^ www.popeater.com
- ^ www.popeater.com, ibid.
