Hallie Todd, born on January 7, 1962, in Los Angeles, California, is an American actress known for her versatile roles on television and in films. She is the daughter of actress Ann Morgan Guilbert and writer/producer George Eckstein. She attended Palisades Charter High School and the Pacific Conservatory of the Performing Arts, where she honed her acting skills.

Her career began in 1976 with her first TV series role as Emma Higgins in the Western television series "Sara." She gained recognition for her role as Penny Waters on the Showtime comedy series "Brothers," which earned her two ACE nominations for Best Supporting Actress on a Comedy Series.

Her longest-lasting role was as Jo McGuire on Disney's hit series "Lizzie McGuire," for which she was named one of the "Top Ten TV Moms of All Time" by CNN Entertainment.

She has made guest appearances on numerous television shows, including "The Golden Girls," "Highway to Heaven," "Malcolm in the Middle," "Sabrina, the Teenage Witch," and "Star Trek: The Next Generation." She also starred in the Disney Channel original movie "The Ultimate Christmas Present" and played Lal, Data's daughter, in the "Star Trek: The Next Generation" episode "The Offspring."

Hallie Todd co-founded the film production company In House Media with her husband, Glenn Withrow. Together, they have written and produced several projects, including the indie suspense thriller "The Mooring" and the inspirational family-sports drama "The Last Champion." She also teaches acting classes and privately coaches aspiring actors through her acting conservatory, Hallie Todd Studios.

Hallie Todd is married to Glenn Withrow, and they have a daughter named Ivy. The family works closely together on their creative projects, making it a true family affair.