Lindsay Price Bio
Lindsay Jaylyn Price Stone (born December 6, 1976) is an American actress and singer. She is best known for her roles as Janet Sosna on Beverly Hills, 90210 and as Victory Ford on the NBC drama Lipstick Jungle. Price has built a diverse television career spanning several decades, with notable work in daytime soap operas, primetime television series, and a music career. She began acting as a child in commercials before transitioning to television roles and eventually becoming a recognizable figure in Hollywood. Price married Australian celebrity chef Curtis Stone in 2013, and the couple has two sons together.
Early Life and Background
Lindsay Price was born on December 6, 1976, in Arcadia, California, United States. Her father, William Price, is of American descent with German and Irish heritage. Her mother, Haeja Diane Price, was born in Korea and was adopted by the Price family after the Korean War. Haeja and her biological brother were both abandoned by their mother following their father’s death in the war, and the family raised Haeja alongside their other children. This unique multicultural family background shaped Price’s early perspective.
In 1982, Price began her entertainment career at the age of five when she appeared in a television commercial for Toys “R” Us alongside fellow child star Jaleel White. She subsequently appeared in commercials for McDonald’s, Vivitar, and Island Fun Barbie. Her early start in the industry provided valuable experience that would later help her secure more substantial acting roles. Price also appeared on magazine covers for various publications, including Canada’s Avenue and Steppin’ Out in the United States.
Path to Acting
Price continued pursuing acting opportunities throughout her childhood and teenage years. In 1989, she appeared in an episode of the television series The Wonder Years titled “Walk Out” and also participated in the game show I’m Telling! with her older brother, Bryan. Together, they amassed the second-highest score in the show’s history, missing only one question. These early experiences helped her develop the skills and confidence needed for a professional acting career.
Her first on-screen appearance came in the early 1980s as Lan in the episode “Yesterday’s Child” of ABC’s drama series Finder of Lost Loves. This initial role opened doors to additional television work. Price then transitioned to daytime soap operas, joining the cast of All My Children in the role of An Li Chen. She also appeared on The Bold and the Beautiful as Michael Lai. These daytime roles provided her with consistent work and the opportunity to develop her craft as a young actress.
Lindsay Price Career
Early Career (1990s)
During the 1990s, Price steadily built her television resume with guest appearances and recurring roles. She appeared on various television programs, honing her skills and gaining exposure in the industry. Her work on daytime television established her as a reliable working actress capable of handling both dramatic and lighthearted roles.
In January 1998, Price joined the cast of the popular teen drama series Beverly Hills, 90210 in the role of Janet Sosna, a graphic designer at the Beverly Beat newspaper. She remained with the show through its finale in May 2000, appearing in a total of 73 episodes. This role marked her first major primetime television position and introduced her to a broader audience. Following her time on Beverly Hills, 90210, Price returned to The Bold and the Beautiful with recurring appearances from June to August 2000.
Breakthrough (2000s)
After her success on Beverly Hills, 90210, Price continued working in television with a recurring role on the CBS comedy series Becker. She played Amanda, the girlfriend of character Jake Malinak, a role that spanned three seasons. This performance showcased her comedic timing and ability to contribute to an ensemble cast. During this period, she also appeared in episodes of NCIS as a neurotic love interest for main character Anthony DiNozzo.
In 2006, Price co-starred in The WB television series Pepper Dennis, playing the character Kimmy Kim opposite lead actress Rebecca Romijn. That same year, she appeared in the short-lived American adaptation of the British comedy series Coupling. Notably, she performed the show’s theme song, a cover of “Perhaps, Perhaps, Perhaps,” demonstrating her musical talents alongside her acting abilities.
From 2008 to 2009, Price starred as Victory Ford in the NBC drama Lipstick Jungle. In the series, her character was an up-and-coming fashion designer navigating the competitive world of New York City’s fashion industry. Lipstick Jungle represented Price’s most prominent role since Beverly Hills, 90210, and brought her significant critical recognition. She also guest-starred in an episode of the popular sitcom How I Met Your Mother during this period. Additionally, she played Joanna Frankel alongside Rebecca Romijn in ABC’s Eastwick.
Notable Works and Milestones
Price’s most significant career milestone remains her role as Victory Ford in Lipstick Jungle, which ran for two seasons on NBC. Her earlier role as Janet Sosna in Beverly Hills, 90210 provided her with sustained visibility during the show’s successful run. Her extensive work on daytime soap operas, including All My Children and The Bold and the Beautiful, contributed to her professional longevity in the industry. Beyond acting, she released a five-song EP entitled Someone Like Me in 2007, showcasing her talents as a songwriter and performer.
Lindsay Price Family
Lindsay Price was born to William Price and Haeja Diane Price in Arcadia, California. Her father has German and Irish ancestry, while her mother, originally from Korea, was adopted by an American family following the Korean War. Price has an older brother named Bryan who appeared with her on the game show I’m Telling! in 1989.
Personal Life
Price married television producer and director Shawn Piller in July 2004 at a ranch in Malibu, California. The couple divorced in 2007. In late 2009, Price began dating Australian celebrity chef Curtis Stone. They announced their engagement in July 2012 and married on June 8, 2013, in Spain. Price and Stone have two sons together: Hudson, born on November 6, 2011, and Emerson Spencer, born on September 16, 2014. The family resides in Los Angeles, where Price continues to balance her acting career with her family life.