Lyndsy Fonseca

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Biography

Actress Lyndsy Fonseca may have started her career in family-friendly Disney shows and romantic comedies, but it was her undeniable dramatic bent that made her a true star. She first gained acclaim as a troubled teen on the long-running daytime soap opera, "The Young and the Restless" (CBS, 1973- ). The role opened up new doors and more projects for the talented actress, including recurring spots on the top-rated CBS sitcom "How I Met Your …
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Job Title

Actor

Born

Lyndsy Marie Fonseca on January 7, 1987 in Oakland, California, USA

Career Milestones

2011

Nominated for the 2011 Teen Choice Award for Choice TV Actress: Action Adventure

2011

Reprised role for the sequel, "Kick-Ass 2: Balls to the Wall"

2010

Cast in the CW's remake of the television series, "Nikita," playing Alex, a new recruit

2010

Starred in the film version of Mark Millar's comic series, "Kick-Ass"

2010

Starred as John Cusack's girlfriend in "Hot Tub Time Machine"

2007

Joined the cast of ABC's "Desperate Housewives" as the daughter of Katherine Mayfair (Dana Delany)

2006

Appeared on HBO's "Big Love" as the fast food coworker of Sarah Henrickson (Amanda Seyfried)

2005

Cast in a recurring role on CBS' "How I Met Your Mother" as Ted Mosby's future daughter

2005

Starred in the Hallmark TV film, "Ordinary Miracles," as a 16-year-old juvenile delinquent

2004

Made guest appearances on "Malcolm in the Middle" (Fox) and "NYPD Blue" (ABC)

2001

Landed role as troubled teen Colleen Carlton in CBS' daytime drama, "The Young and the Restless"

2001

Signed by an agent and a manager

Awards

2009

Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series in Desperate Housewives

2008

Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series in Desperate Housewives