Wendi Lou Turnbaugh, professionally known as Wendi Turnbaugh and later Wendi Lou Lee, is a talented American former child actress, author, speaker, and web designer.
She became widely recognized for portraying Grace Ingalls alongside her identical twin sister, Brenda Turnbaugh, on Little House on the Prairie. She later built a career in writing and faith-based speaking.
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| Real Name: | Wendi Lou Turnbaugh |
| Stage Name: | Wendi Turnbaugh |
| Born: | August 13, 1977 (age 49 years old) |
| Place of Birth: | San Fernando Valley, California, United States |
| Nationality: | American |
| Ethnicity: | American |
| Height: | 5 feet 10 inches (178 cm) |
| Religion: | Christianity |
| Parents: | Mr. And Mrs. Turnbaugh |
| Siblings: | Brenda Turnbaugh |
| Spouse: | Joshua Lee, (m. 1999) |
| Relationship: | Married |
| Children: | Tobey Lee, Raegan Grace Lee |
| Occupation: | Actress, Author, Speaker, Web Designer |
| Net Worth: | $1 million |
Early life and education
Wendi Turnbaugh was born on August 13, 1977, in San Fernando Valley, California, United States. She was raised by Mr. and Mrs. Turnbaugh and grew up alongside her identical twin sister, Brenda Turnbaugh.
Wendi Turnbaugh is American and is a Christian. The twins attended Atascadero High School, while Wendi later studied psychology at Hope International University, graduating in 1999.
Career
Wendi Turnbaugh entered television as an infant when she and her twin sister, Brenda, were selected to portray Grace Ingalls on Little House on the Prairie.
The sisters shared the role from 1978 to 1982, appearing across four seasons of the series. After leaving acting, Wendi completed her education and eventually became a web designer and author.
Her experiences as a child actress inspired A Prairie Devotional, published in 2019, followed by Red Tail Feathers: Dare to Discover the Beauty of Grace in 2023 and Story by Story: A Journey Into the Gospels in 2025.
She also participates in Little House on the Prairie reunions, speaking engagements, and events connected to the series.
Social media
- Instagram: @wendiloulee
- Facebook: Wendi Lou Lee
- YouTube: Wendi Lou Lee
Personal life
49 years old, Wendi Turnbaugh is married to Joshua Lee, whom she married on September 11, 1999.
The couple have two children, Tobey Lee and Raegan Grace Lee. There is no information about her past relationships.
Wendi Turnbaugh lives in California and spends time writing, attending Little House on the Prairie events, speaking about her faith, paddle boarding, and walking her dog. Her height is 5 feet 10 inches (178 cm).
Net worth
Wendi Turnbaugh’s net worth is $1 million USD. Her wealth has been accumulated from acting, book publishing, writing, web design, speaking engagements, and appearances connected to Little House on the Prairie.
Her childhood television work established her public profile, while her later books and speaking activities became important parts of her professional life.
Filmography
- Little House on the Prairie (1978–1982) — Grace Ingalls
- Little House Years (1979) — Grace Ingalls
- 20 heures le journal (1981) — Actress