Leslie Landon - Siblings, Children, Husband Brian Matthews

• Leslie Landon Matthews is a former actress who is known for her role in the romantic family series “Little House on the Prairie”.
• She was born in 1962 in Los Angeles, California and holds American nationality.
• She obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology in 1984 and a Ph.D. in marriage and family therapy.
• Leslie is married to Brian Matthews and they have four children together.
• Her net worth is estimated to be over $500,000.



Known for movies

Short Info

Date Of BirthOctober 11, 1962
SpouseBrian Matthews
FactSuffered from bulimia in late teens/early 20s.


Who is Leslie Landon?

Leslie Landon Matthews was born in Los Angeles, California USA, on 11 October 1962 – her zodiac sign is Libra and she holds American nationality. She is a former actress, who is perhaps still best known for her portrayal of Etta Plum in the romantic family series “Little House on the Prairie” starring Melissa Gilbert, Michael Landon and Karen Grassle, and which is about the Ingalls family living in the American Midwest in the 19th century – the series aired from 1974 to 1983, and won 17 awards while it was nominated for 42 others, including three Golden Globes.

Early life, siblings and education

Leslie was raised in Los Angeles alongside her siblings Christopher, Michael Jr. and Shawna Leigh Landon, by their father Michael who was an actor, film writer and director, and their mother Marjorie Lynn Noe who was an actress. Leslie also has a half-brother Sean Matthew Landon, and a half-sister Jennifer Landon from her father’s marriage to Cindy Clerico as well as a half-brother Josh Landon from Michael’s other marriage. She has a half-sister Cheryl Lynn Landon from her mother’s first marriage, and also has an adoptive brother Mark Landon.

Leslie became interested in acting while attending high school, as she was a member of the school’s drama club, and appeared in both school and theatre plays. Upon matriculation in 1980, she enrolled at Pepperdine University from which she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology in 1984, and then obtained her Master of Arts degree in clinical psychology in 1986. Leslie also attended California Graduate Institute, from which she was awarded her Ph.D. in marriage and family therapy.

Career as an actress

Leslie made her debut TV series appearance in 1982, when cast to guest star as Kate Jones in the episode “The Dream Day” of the western family drama “Father Murphy”, which was created by her father and starred Merlin Olsen, Katherine Cannon and Timothy Gibbs – the story follows a man who, with the help of a schoolteacher, provides for over 20 orphaned children. The series won five awards and was nominated for seven others, including a Primetime Emmy.

In 1983, she reprised her role as Etta Plum in the romantic family movie “Little House: Look Back to Yesterday”, which starred Melissa Gilbert, Dean Butler and Richard Bull, and is about a man who wants to become a doctor, and who then discovers that he is terminally ill.

In 1984, Leslie portrayed Etta Plum once again in the drama western movie “Little House: The Last Farewell”, while she also appeared in “Little House: Bless All the Dear Children” in the same year.

Her final role before retiring from acting was in the 1984mystery film “Hollywood’s Most Sensational Mysteries”, in which she portrayed Cheryl Crane.

Leslie is also a writer, as she and her co-writers John W. James, Russell Friedman and Harper Collins released the book “When Children Grieve: For Adults to Help Children Deal with Death, Divorce, Pet Loss, Moving, and Other Losses” in 2001.

#HappyBirthday, Leslie Landon! Michael Landon's daughter officially joined the #LittleHouseonthePrairie TV series in Season 9 as the new school teacher Etta Plum. Happy Birthday, Leslie! #LHOTP #LittleHouseMoment #LauraIngalls #LauraIngallsWilder #LittleHouse #HappyBirthday pic.twitter.com/lKyUZVlTfz

— Little House Prairie (@LHPrairie) October 12, 2020

Roles in talk shows, documentaries and TV specials

In 1991, Leslie appeared in the documentary film about her father entitled “Michael Landon: Memories with Laughter and Love”, and seven years later, she starred in the episode “Melissa Gilbert” of the biographical documentary series “Intimate Portrait”.

In 2001, she was in a single episode of the documentary series “Biography”, while two of her final roles were in one episode of the news talk show “Weekend Today” on 20 May 2007, and the episode “Little House on the Prairie Reunion” of the talk show “Home & Family” in 2015.

Health problems

Not long after she matriculated from high school, Leslie was diagnosed with bulimia nervosa, which is an eating disorder that makes the person eat food until they puke, while they then feel the need to go eating again. Leslie fought the disorder for several years before recovering.

Husband Brian Matthews and children

Leslie met her future husband Brian Matthews sometime in the 1980s, when they were introduced by a mutual friend at a party organized for actors and actresses, and after several years of dating, they married in 1990 in a private ceremony attended by their closest friends and family.

Brian made his debut film appearance in 1981, when he appeared in the slasher “The Burning”, while he is also known for his portrayal of Eric Garrison in the soap opera “The Young and the Restless”.

Leslie and Brian have four children, and have been keeping them away from the media’s attention since they were born.

Leslie hasn’t talked about any other men she might have been with before meeting Brian, and as of October 2020, she is married to Brian and they have four children together.

Hobbies and other interests

Leslie likes to help people, which is why she decided to become a family therapist – she is also a philanthropist who has both donated money to and volunteered at various charity organizations, mostly those working with underprivileged children.

She is also a lover of animals and has had several pet dogs and cats, while her favorite ‘animals’ are turtles.

Leslie is keen on travelling, and a few of her favorite cities amongst those she has visited are Miami in Florida, Rome in Italy (Europe) and Paris in France (Europe).

She has her own favorite actors and actresses, some of whom are Jim Carrey, Tom Hanks and Emma Watson, and a few of her favorite movies are “Bruce Almighty”, “Sleepless in Seattle” and the franchise “Harry Potter”.

Age and net worth

Leslie’s age is 57. She has long blonde hair and brown eyes, her height is 5ft 5ins (1.65m) and she weighs around 130lbs (59kgs).

As of October 2020, her net worth has been estimated at over $500,000.

General Info

Full NameLeslie Landon
Date Of BirthOctober 11, 1962
Place Of BirthLos Angeles, California, United States
ProfessionActor, Clinical psychologist
EducationUniversity of Southern California
NationalityAmerican

Family

SpouseBrian Matthews
ChildrenRachel Lynn Matthews, Justin Michael Matthews, Joseph Matthews, Catherine Matthews
ParentsMichael Landon, Lynn Noe
SiblingsMichael Landon Jr., Jennifer Landon, Mark Landon, Shawna Landon, Christopher B. Landon, Sean Matthew Landon, Josh Fraser Landon, Cheryl Ann Pontrelli

Accomplishments

MoviesLittle House: Bless All the Dear Children
TV ShowsLittle House on the Prairie

Social profile links

Facts

#Fact
1Is a family therapist [November 1999]
2Sister-in-law of Sharee Gregory and Natalie Gregory.
3Friend and former classmate of Melissa Gilbert.
4Daughter of Michael Landon and Lynn Noe.
5Sister of Michael Landon Jr., Shawna Landon and Christopher Landon
6Half-sister of Jennifer Landon, Mark Landon, Sean Landon and Josh Landon.
7Children: (with Matthews) Rachel Lynn (b. October 25, 1993), Justin Michael (b. May 31, 1995), Catherine (b. 2000) and Joseph (b. February 2, 2002).
8Has a Ph.D. in psychology, and is now a therapist, specializing in children dealing with loss.
9Graduated from the University of Southern California.
10Suffered from bulimia in late teens/early 20s.

Movies

Actress

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Little House: Bless All the Dear Children1984TV MovieEtta Plum
Little House: The Last Farewell1984TV MovieEtta Plum
Little House: Look Back to Yesterday1983TV MovieEtta Plum
Little House on the Prairie1975-1983TV SeriesEtta Plum / Pam / Marge / ...
Father Murphy1982TV SeriesKate Jones

Self

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Home & Family2015TV SeriesHerself
Weekend Today2007TV SeriesHerself - Former Actress
Biography2001TV Series documentaryHerself - Friend
Intimate Portrait1998TV Series documentaryHerself
Michael Landon: Memories with Laughter and Love1991Video documentaryHost

Source: IMDb, Wikipedia

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