Barbara Alyn Woods
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Barbara Alyn Woods is an American
actress. She is best known for her roles in One Tree Hill
, Honey, I Shrunk the Kids: The TV Show
, and Striptease
.
(2003–2009). She started out recurring in season 1 and was upgraded to full series regular status in November sweeps. Due to the format change of the show she only appeared in four episodes of season 5 but returned as a series regular in season 6.
Many fans are familiar with her for her role as Diane Szalinski on Honey, I Shrunk the Kids: The TV Show
or in the movie Striptease
. She posed nude for the June 1993 issue of Playboy
as part of a promotion for the television series Eden. Her TV guest appearances include "The Schizoid Man
", an episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation
, Desperate Housewives
, Married with Children, Picket Fences
, Ally McBeal
, Wings, and American Dreams
. She has guest-starred on 20 different TV shows. She guest starred in Desperate Housewives
in the episode "Everybody Ought to Have a Maid" (6x05). In 2010, she also appeared in a few episodes (three episodes playing Barbara Jansen) of the television series, The Gates
.
After an extended break, Woods will return to One Tree Hill for its final season.
.
They were married in 1999. They have three daughters Natalie (born 2000), Emily (born 2002) and Alyvia 'Aly' (born July 27, 2007). Both Emily and Natalie are actresses: Emily made her film debut as a young Dakota Fanning
in the film The Secret Life of Bees
and has since appeared in recurring roles on the ABC series’ Eastwick
and All My Children
. She most recently starred in the Hallmark Hall of Fame
movie November Christmas
. Natalie made her acting debut opposite her mother on the CW’s One Tree Hill
, and has appeared in episodes of Army Wives
and iCarly
. Both girls appeared in separate episodes of the TV series Criminal Minds
and played siblings in the feature film Blood Done Sign My Name
, and in 2010 played ‘Alexis Sobol’ at ages 7 (Emily) and 10 (Natalie) in an episode of the CBS drama Flashpoint
.
She was graduated from Hinsdale South High School in 1980 (Darien, IL) and is good friend with Moira Kelly
and Teri Hatcher
from Desperate Housewives.
When she graduated from Hinsdale South, she got the award as the Most-Involved Student. During this time she also was a homecoming queen, a cheerleader, and a member on the student council.
She received a full scholarship in theater at Northern Illinois University.
She has two sisters (Sharon and Deborah) and one brother (Robert).
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actress. She is best known for her roles in One Tree Hill
One Tree Hill (TV series)
One Tree Hill is an American television drama created by Mark Schwahn, which premiered on September 23, 2003, on The WB Television Network. After its third season, The WB merged with UPN to form The CW Television Network, and, since September 27, 2006, the network has been the official broadcaster...
, Honey, I Shrunk the Kids: The TV Show
Honey, I Shrunk the Kids: The TV Show
Honey, I Shrunk the Kids: The TV Show is an American syndicated science fiction sitcom based on the 1989 film, Honey, I Shrunk the Kids. It expands upon the original film's concept of a shrinking experiment gone wrong to include a myriad of experiments gone awry...
, and Striptease
Striptease (film)
-Release:Striptease was distributed by Sony and was finally released in the United States on June 28, 1996, after a June 23 premiere in New York City. It opened in Australia, France and Germany in August, and Argentina, Italy, Bolivia, South Africa, the United Kingdom, Brazil and Japan in...
.
Filmography
Woods is most recently known for her role of Deb on One Tree HillOne Tree Hill (TV series)
One Tree Hill is an American television drama created by Mark Schwahn, which premiered on September 23, 2003, on The WB Television Network. After its third season, The WB merged with UPN to form The CW Television Network, and, since September 27, 2006, the network has been the official broadcaster...
(2003–2009). She started out recurring in season 1 and was upgraded to full series regular status in November sweeps. Due to the format change of the show she only appeared in four episodes of season 5 but returned as a series regular in season 6.
Many fans are familiar with her for her role as Diane Szalinski on Honey, I Shrunk the Kids: The TV Show
Honey, I Shrunk the Kids: The TV Show
Honey, I Shrunk the Kids: The TV Show is an American syndicated science fiction sitcom based on the 1989 film, Honey, I Shrunk the Kids. It expands upon the original film's concept of a shrinking experiment gone wrong to include a myriad of experiments gone awry...
or in the movie Striptease
Striptease (film)
-Release:Striptease was distributed by Sony and was finally released in the United States on June 28, 1996, after a June 23 premiere in New York City. It opened in Australia, France and Germany in August, and Argentina, Italy, Bolivia, South Africa, the United Kingdom, Brazil and Japan in...
. She posed nude for the June 1993 issue of Playboy
Playboy
Playboy is an American men's magazine that features photographs of nude women as well as journalism and fiction. It was founded in Chicago in 1953 by Hugh Hefner and his associates, and funded in part by a $1,000 loan from Hefner's mother. The magazine has grown into Playboy Enterprises, Inc., with...
as part of a promotion for the television series Eden. Her TV guest appearances include "The Schizoid Man
The Schizoid Man (TNG episode)
"The Schizoid Man" is the 32nd episode of the television series Star Trek: The Next Generation.-Overview:A brilliant scientist, Dr. Ira Graves, attempts to cheat death by uploading his memories and personality into Data.-Plot:...
", an episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation
Star Trek: The Next Generation
Star Trek: The Next Generation is an American science fiction television series created by Gene Roddenberry as part of the Star Trek franchise. Roddenberry, Rick Berman, and Michael Piller served as executive producers at different times throughout the production...
, Desperate Housewives
Desperate Housewives
Desperate Housewives is an American television comedy-drama series created by Marc Cherry and produced by ABC Studios and Cherry Productions. Executive producer Cherry serves as Showrunner. Other executive producers since the fourth season include Marc Cherry, Bob Daily, George W...
, Married with Children, Picket Fences
Picket Fences
Picket Fences is a 60-minute American television drama about the residents of the fictional town of Rome, Wisconsin, created and produced by David E. Kelley. The show initially ran from September 18, 1992, to June 26, 1996, on the CBS television network in the United States...
, Ally McBeal
Ally McBeal
Ally McBeal is an American legal comedy-drama series which aired on the Fox network from 1997 to 2002. The series was created by David E. Kelley, who also served as the executive producer, along with Bill D'Elia...
, Wings, and American Dreams
American Dreams
American Dreams is an American television comedy-drama program broadcast on the NBC television network, produced by Once A Frog and Dick Clark Productions in association with Universal Network Television and NBC Studios...
. She has guest-starred on 20 different TV shows. She guest starred in Desperate Housewives
Desperate Housewives
Desperate Housewives is an American television comedy-drama series created by Marc Cherry and produced by ABC Studios and Cherry Productions. Executive producer Cherry serves as Showrunner. Other executive producers since the fourth season include Marc Cherry, Bob Daily, George W...
in the episode "Everybody Ought to Have a Maid" (6x05). In 2010, she also appeared in a few episodes (three episodes playing Barbara Jansen) of the television series, The Gates
The Gates (TV series)
The Gates is an American supernatural crime drama television series that aired on the ABC network from June 20, 2010 to September 19, 2010. The show was canceled after its first season due to its poor ratings.-Plot:...
.
After an extended break, Woods will return to One Tree Hill for its final season.
Personal life
Barbara is married to John Lind (an assistant director) whom she met on the set of Honey, I Shrunk the Kids: The TV ShowHoney, I Shrunk the Kids: The TV Show
Honey, I Shrunk the Kids: The TV Show is an American syndicated science fiction sitcom based on the 1989 film, Honey, I Shrunk the Kids. It expands upon the original film's concept of a shrinking experiment gone wrong to include a myriad of experiments gone awry...
.
They were married in 1999. They have three daughters Natalie (born 2000), Emily (born 2002) and Alyvia 'Aly' (born July 27, 2007). Both Emily and Natalie are actresses: Emily made her film debut as a young Dakota Fanning
Dakota Fanning
Hannah Dakota Fanning , better known as Dakota Fanning, is an American actress. Fanning's breakthrough performance was in I Am Sam in 2001. As a child actress, she appeared in high-profile films such as Man on Fire, War of the Worlds, and Charlotte's Web...
in the film The Secret Life of Bees
The Secret Life of Bees
This is about the 2002 Sue Monk Kidd novel. For the 2008 film, see Secret Life of Bees The Secret Life of Bees is a 2002 historical novel by American author Sue Monk Kidd. It received much critical acclaim and was a New York Times bestseller...
and has since appeared in recurring roles on the ABC series’ Eastwick
Eastwick (TV series)
Eastwick is a 2009 screwball comedy series based on John Updike's novel, The Witches of Eastwick. The series was developed by Maggie Friedman, and starred Paul Gross as the infamous Darryl Van Horne, alongside Jaime Ray Newman , Lindsay Price, and Rebecca Romijn as the eponymous...
and All My Children
All My Children
All My Children is an American television soap opera that aired on ABC from January 5, 1970 to September 23, 2011. Created by Agnes Nixon, All My Children is set in Pine Valley, Pennsylvania, a fictitious suburb of Philadelphia. The show features Susan Lucci as Erica Kane, one of daytime's most...
. She most recently starred in the Hallmark Hall of Fame
Hallmark Hall of Fame
Hallmark Hall of Fame is an anthology program on American television, sponsored by Hallmark Cards, a Kansas City based greeting card company. The second longest-running television program in the history of television, it has a historically long run, beginning in 1951 and continuing into 2011...
movie November Christmas
November Christmas
November Christmas is a 2010 American film that premiered on CBS on November 28, 2010. It was presented through Hallmark Hall of Fame.-Plot:...
. Natalie made her acting debut opposite her mother on the CW’s One Tree Hill
One Tree Hill (TV series)
One Tree Hill is an American television drama created by Mark Schwahn, which premiered on September 23, 2003, on The WB Television Network. After its third season, The WB merged with UPN to form The CW Television Network, and, since September 27, 2006, the network has been the official broadcaster...
, and has appeared in episodes of Army Wives
Army Wives
Army Wives is an American drama series that follows the lives of four army wives, their families, and an army husband whose wife is in the army. The series, shot at ABC Studios, premiered on Lifetime on June 3, 2007...
and iCarly
ICarly
iCarly is an American sitcom that focuses on a girl named Carly Shay who creates her own web show called iCarly with her best friends Sam and Freddie. The series was created by Dan Schneider, who also serves as executive producer. It stars Miranda Cosgrove as Carly, Jennette McCurdy as Sam, Nathan...
. Both girls appeared in separate episodes of the TV series Criminal Minds
Criminal Minds
Criminal Minds is an American police procedural drama that premiered September 22, 2005, on CBS. The series follows a team of profilers from the FBI's Behavioral Analysis Unit based in Quantico, Virginia. The BAU is part of the FBI National Center for the Analysis of Violent Crime...
and played siblings in the feature film Blood Done Sign My Name
Blood Done Sign My Name
Blood Done Sign My Name is an autobiographical work of history written by Timothy B. Tyson while he was a professor of Afro-American studies at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. The book, published in 2004 and based in part on an M.A...
, and in 2010 played ‘Alexis Sobol’ at ages 7 (Emily) and 10 (Natalie) in an episode of the CBS drama Flashpoint
Flashpoint (TV series)
Flashpoint is a Canadian police drama television series that debuted on July 11, 2008, on CTV in Canada and ran on CBS in the United States for its first three and a half seasons. In 2011, Ion Television began airing new episodes of the series in the United States...
.
She was graduated from Hinsdale South High School in 1980 (Darien, IL) and is good friend with Moira Kelly
Moira Kelly
Moira Kelly is an American actress. She is best known for playing single mother Karen Roe on the teen drama One Tree Hill. She also directed two episodes of the series: "Resolve" and "I Slept with Someone in Fall Out Boy and All I Got Was This Stupid Song Written About Me"...
and Teri Hatcher
Teri Hatcher
Teri Lynn Hatcher is an American actress, writer, and presenter. She is known for her television roles as Susan Mayer on the ABC comedy-drama series Desperate Housewives, and Lois Lane on the ABC comedy-drama series Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman...
from Desperate Housewives.
When she graduated from Hinsdale South, she got the award as the Most-Involved Student. During this time she also was a homecoming queen, a cheerleader, and a member on the student council.
She received a full scholarship in theater at Northern Illinois University.
She has two sisters (Sharon and Deborah) and one brother (Robert).