The Canadian Encyclopedia — neutral, cited, updated
July 27, 2026Sources cited
Canadianwire.
Canada’s encyclopedia & explainer
Home›Entertainment›Actress›Robyn Lively
Entertainment • Actress

Robyn Lively

Robyn Lively is an American actress known for film and television roles since childhood.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Robyn Lively is an American actress known for film and television roles since childhood. She is best known for the films *Teen Witch* (1989) and *The Karate Kid Part III* (1989), as well as recurring or notable television roles in *Doogie Howser, M.D.*, *Twin Peaks*, *Savannah*, and *Saving Grace*. To Canadian audiences, she is known through U.S. broadcasts and streaming of her 1980s and 1990s roles.

Early life and family

Robyn Lively was born in Powder Springs, Georgia, on February 7, 1972, into a family active in the entertainment industry. Her relatives include siblings Lori Lively and Jason Lively, and half-siblings Eric Lively and Blake Lively.

Acting career

Lively began acting as a child and gained widespread recognition for her 1989 film roles in *Teen Witch* and *The Karate Kid Part III*. She later appeared in multiple television series, including *Doogie Howser, M.D.*, *Twin Peaks*, *Savannah*, and *Saving Grace*, working across several decades.

Personal life

Robyn Lively married actor Bart Johnson in 1999. The couple have three children.

Key facts

  • She began acting as a child and has worked in film and television across multiple decades.
  • Her breakout film roles included *Teen Witch* and *The Karate Kid Part III* in 1989.
  • She appeared in recurring or notable television roles in *Doogie Howser, M.D.*, *Twin Peaks*, *Savannah*, and *Saving Grace*.
  • She was born into an entertainment-industry family in Powder Springs, Georgia.
  • She married actor Bart Johnson in 1999 and has three children.
🍁
Canadian context

Robyn Lively is known to Canadian audiences through U.S. film and television broadcasts and streaming, especially her 1980s and 1990s roles.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Robyn Lively?
Robyn Lively is an American actress known for film and television roles since childhood.
What is Robyn Lively best known for?
She is best known for *Teen Witch*, *The Karate Kid Part III*, *Doogie Howser, M.D.*, *Twin Peaks*, *Savannah*, and *Saving Grace*.
When was Robyn Lively born?
She was born on February 7, 1972.
Where was Robyn Lively born?
She was born in Powder Springs, Georgia, United States.
Is Robyn Lively related to Blake Lively?
Yes. Blake Lively is her half-sister.
Who is Robyn Lively married to?
She has been married to actor Bart Johnson since 1999.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robyn_Lively
    Supports: Birth name, birth date, nationality, and major acting credits.
  2. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001477/
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, family background, spouse, and notable credits.
  3. TV Insider — https://www.tvinsider.com/people/robyn-lively/
    Supports: Career overview, marriage to Bart Johnson, and selected credits.
  4. The Movie Database — https://www.themoviedb.org/person/15905-robyn-lively
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, and known-for titles.