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Lyndsy Fonseca Biography

Birth Name:Lyndsy Marie Fonseca

Birth Place:Oakland, California, United States

Profession Actress, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

  • Was a member of the cast that won the 2015 Award of Merit at the Catalina Film Festival
  • Got married to actor Noah Bean in 2016
  • Quote: "[On the lessons she learned as a girl] "My biggest lesson in becoming a women is to really, love what I've been given․""
  • Well known for her take on dramatic roles, such as "Desperate Housewives․"
  • Widely recognized for her role in the series "Nikita․"
  • Can tap dance
  • Learned how to play the cello for her role in "Desperate Housewives․"

Awards

  • 2008Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2009Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2010Scream Award-Breakout Performance - Female: nominated
  • 2011Teen Choice Award-Choice TV Actress: Action: nominated
  • 2012Teen Choice Award-Choice TV Actress: Action: nominated
  • 2013Teen Choice Award-Choice TV Actress: Action: nominated
  • 2015Award of Merit-U.S. Narrative Feature: winner
  • 2015Maverick Movie Award-Best Supporting Actor: Feature: nominated
  • 2015Maverick Movie Award-Best Ensemble Acting: Feature: nominated
  • 2015Audience Award-Best Feature Film: winner
  • 2017FilmQuest Cthulhu-Best Actress: nominated