Robyn Elaine Lively Johnson (born February 7, 1972) is an American actress. She is known for her roles in the 1989 films Teen Witch and The Karate Kid Part III, as well as the TV shows Doogie Howser, M.D., Twin Peaks, Savannah, and Saving Grace.
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Early life
Robyn Elaine Lively was born on February 7, 1972, to talent manager Elaine Lively (née McAlpin) and her first husband Ronald Otis Lively. Her older siblings are Lori and Jason Lively.
Following her divorce from Ronald, Elaine married acting coach Ernie Lively (né Brown) in 1979. Robyn was later adopted by Ernie, who is the father of her younger half siblings, Eric and Blake Lively. Her mother, adoptive father, and all four siblings are or have been in the entertainment industry.
Career
Lively began her career as a child actress: at age six, she made her screen debut in the television movie Summer of My German Soldier in 1978. Throughout the 1980s, Lively appeared in several television shows including Silver Spoons, Punky Brewster and Starman. She appeared in the feature films Wildcats, The Karate Kid Part III, Teen Witch, and Not Quite Human.
