Wendi and Brenda Turnbaugh
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Wendi Lou Turnbaugh and Brenda Lea Turnbaugh (born August 13, 1977 in Los Angeles, California
) - former child actresses; identical twins from San Fernando Valley
, California
.
From 1978 to 1982, they shared the role of little Grace Ingalls
on the well-known TV series "Little House on the Prairie". After "Little House on the Prairie", the twins appeared in one commercial
and did some auditions but eventually gave up the idea of acting for good.
and Producer, Kent McCray.
Wendi and Brenda played baby Grace from 1978-1982 (seasons 5-8; the newborn Grace at the very end of season 4, was "played" by some unknown baby/babies). At first, they were uncredited. They got their credits for the first time in the Thanksgiving
special "The Little House Years" in 1979. In the regular show, they were credited since 1981 (season 8).
Although the show was cancelled over 20 years ago, Wendi and Brenda still speak about Little House and Baby Grace through speaking engagements, called "Memories Of Grace." They attend Little House reunions with their former co-stars by chatting with fans, and signing autographs, even getting photos taken with fans.
Brenda and Wendi Turnbaugh both went to Paso Robles High School
. Wendi then went on to study psychology at Biola Universitey, but today she is working as a web designer. Brenda has a teaching credential to work as a history teacher for High School, as well as the masters degree which allows her teach at the community college level.
Brenda's husband is Adam Weatherby (who is a youth pastor) and they have two children; Conner (born 2002) and Dana (born 2003). The couple got married in 1996.
Since 1999, Wendi has been married to Joshua Lee and the couple also has two kids - a daughter, Reagen Grace (born on November 27, 2006) and Tobey (born c. 2005).
Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles , with a population at the 2010 United States Census of 3,792,621, is the most populous city in California, USA and the second most populous in the United States, after New York City. It has an area of , and is located in Southern California...
) - former child actresses; identical twins from San Fernando Valley
San Fernando Valley
The San Fernando Valley is an urbanized valley located in the Los Angeles metropolitan area of southern California, United States, defined by the dramatic mountains of the Transverse Ranges circling it...
, California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
.
From 1978 to 1982, they shared the role of little Grace Ingalls
Grace Ingalls
Grace Pearl Ingalls Dow was the fifth and last child of Caroline and Charles Ingalls. She was the youngest sister of Laura Ingalls Wilder, known for her Little House on the Prairie books.-Biography:...
on the well-known TV series "Little House on the Prairie". After "Little House on the Prairie", the twins appeared in one commercial
Television advertisement
A television advertisement or television commercial, often just commercial, advert, ad, or ad-film – is a span of television programming produced and paid for by an organization that conveys a message, typically one intended to market a product...
and did some auditions but eventually gave up the idea of acting for good.
Biography
The twins landed the role of Grace from the friendship of their grandparents (Gordon and Lou Swenson) with "Little House" casting director, Susan McCraySusan McCray
Susan Sukman McCray is an American entrepreneur, film producer, and casting director.-Background:McCray is the daughter of composer Harry Sukman and artist Francesca Paley Sukman. She attended University High School and then attended UCLA. majoring in both Art History and Psychology...
and Producer, Kent McCray.
Wendi and Brenda played baby Grace from 1978-1982 (seasons 5-8; the newborn Grace at the very end of season 4, was "played" by some unknown baby/babies). At first, they were uncredited. They got their credits for the first time in the Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving Day is a holiday celebrated primarily in the United States and Canada. Thanksgiving is celebrated each year on the second Monday of October in Canada and on the fourth Thursday of November in the United States. In Canada, Thanksgiving falls on the same day as Columbus Day in the...
special "The Little House Years" in 1979. In the regular show, they were credited since 1981 (season 8).
Although the show was cancelled over 20 years ago, Wendi and Brenda still speak about Little House and Baby Grace through speaking engagements, called "Memories Of Grace." They attend Little House reunions with their former co-stars by chatting with fans, and signing autographs, even getting photos taken with fans.
Brenda and Wendi Turnbaugh both went to Paso Robles High School
Paso Robles High School
Paso Robles High School is the only comprehensive high school located in the city of Paso Robles, California. The school receives its students from George H. Flamson Middle School and Daniel E...
. Wendi then went on to study psychology at Biola Universitey, but today she is working as a web designer. Brenda has a teaching credential to work as a history teacher for High School, as well as the masters degree which allows her teach at the community college level.
Personal lives
The sisters have two other ones - Michelle is older and Heidi, younger. Their mother's name is Jackie and at the time they were acting, she worked as a waitress to support the family. Nowdays, both twins are happily married, but still live very close to each other. They are devout Christians.Brenda's husband is Adam Weatherby (who is a youth pastor) and they have two children; Conner (born 2002) and Dana (born 2003). The couple got married in 1996.
Since 1999, Wendi has been married to Joshua Lee and the couple also has two kids - a daughter, Reagen Grace (born on November 27, 2006) and Tobey (born c. 2005).
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Little House Years | Grace Ingalls (shared) | television movie |
| 1978-1982 | Little House on the Prairie Little House on the Prairie (TV series) Little House on the Prairie is an American Western drama television series, starring Michael Landon and Melissa Gilbert, about a family living on a farm in Walnut Grove, Minnesota, in the 1870s and 1880s. The show was an adaptation of Laura Ingalls Wilder's best-selling series of Little House books... |
Grace Ingalls (shared) | television series, 1974–1984 |
External links
- Official Homepage
- Wendi Turnbaugh at the Internet Movie DatabaseInternet Movie DatabaseInternet Movie Database is an online database of information related to movies, television shows, actors, production crew personnel, video games and fictional characters featured in visual entertainment media. It is one of the most popular online entertainment destinations, with over 100 million...
- Brenda Turnbaugh at the Internet Movie DatabaseInternet Movie DatabaseInternet Movie Database is an online database of information related to movies, television shows, actors, production crew personnel, video games and fictional characters featured in visual entertainment media. It is one of the most popular online entertainment destinations, with over 100 million...