Jennifer Landon (born August 29, 1983) is an American actress. She is known for her role as Teeter on the Paramount Network series, Yellowstone (2020–present). She is also known for her role as Gwen Norbeck Munson in the CBS soap opera As the World Turns (2005–2008, 2010). For her part on the show, Landon won three consecutive Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Younger Actress in a Drama Series.
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| Born | August 29, 1983[1] |
| Alma mater | New York University |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1991; 2004–present |
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Early life edit
Landon's paternal grandfather was Jewish,[2] whereas her paternal grandmother was Catholic, although her father was raised Jewish.[3]
Career edit
In late 2006, a storyline about a character portrayed by Landon focused on her pursuing a music career recording two singles, "Slide" and "I Saw Love". Performed by Landon, both songs were written by Nini Camps.[4] From April to July 2007, Landon played dual roles on As the World Turns; her regular character Gwen Norbeck Munson, and a lookalike named Cleo Babbitt. Landon left the show in 2008, but reprised her role in 2010 for the final two weeks of the series.
On May 1, 2012, it was announced that Landon would become the third adult actress to portray the role of Heather Stevens on The Young and the Restless.[5] She portrayed the role for less than a year, before her character was written off. In 2016, she was cast as Lilith Bode, the wife of a serial killer, in the final season of Banshee.
In 2020, during the third season of the Paramount network’s series, Yellowstone, Landon was cast in the role of Teeter.
Filmography edit
Film edit
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2004 | L.A. D.J. | Jessica | |
| 2014 | Rabid Weight Loss | Rabid Woman | Short film |
| 2015 | I Spit on Your Grave III: Vengeance Is Mine | Marla Finch | |
| 2018 | The Front Runner | Ann McDaniel |
Television edit
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1991 | Us | Jennifer Kramer | Television film |
| 2005–2010 | As the World Turns | Gwen Norbeck Munson Cleo Babbitt |
500 episodes Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Younger Actress in a Drama Series (2006–2008) |
| 2011 | House | Donovan | Episode: "Last Temptation" |
| 2012 | The Young and the Restless | Heather Stevens | 28 episodes |
| 2016 | Banshee | Lilith Bode | 4 episodes |
| 2017 | Days of Our Lives | Hillary Nelson | 5 episodes |
| 2017 | Chicago Med | Janelle Nicholson | Episode: "White Butterflies" |
| 2017–2018, 2022 | Animal Kingdom | Amy | Recurring role (season 2, 6) Special guest star (season 3) |
| 2019 | The Orville | Ukania | Episode: "All The World Is Birthday Cake" |
| 2020–present | Yellowstone | Teeter | Recurring role (season 3–4) Main role (season 5) |
| 2020 | Helstrom | Katherine Reynolds | Episode: "Hell Storm" |
| 2021–2022 | FBI: Most Wanted | Sarah Allen | Recurring role (season 2–3) |
Awards and nominations edit
| Year | Award | Category | Title | Result | Ref. |
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| 2006 | Daytime Emmy Award | Outstanding Younger Actress in a Drama Series | As the World Turns | Won | [6] |
| 2007 | Won | [7] | |||
| 2008 | Won | [8] |
References edit
- ^ Rose, Mike (29 August 2022). "Today's famous birthdays list for August 29, 2022 includes celebrities Liam Payne, Lea Michele". The Plain Dealer. Associated Press. Retrieved 28 August 2023.
- ^ de la Vina, Mark (July 2, 1991). "His Early Days Were Fun". Philadelphia Daily News. p. 28.
In a 1985 interview, Landon claimed he ate lunch alone at Collingswood High School, that he never had a date as a teen-ager because no Christian father in the town would allow his daughter to go out with a Jew.
- ^ Landon Wilson, Cheryl (1992). I Promised My Dad: An Intimate Portrait of Michael Landon by His Eldest Daughter. New York: Simon & Schuster. p. 28.
- ^ "nini camps - songwriter, lead singer for Antigone Rising - Home". www.ninicamps.com.
- ^ "ATWT Alum Is Y&R's New Heather". CBS Soaps In Depth. May 1, 2012. Archived from the original on May 4, 2012. Retrieved May 1, 2012.
- ^ "Ellen DeGeneres repeats sweep of Daytime Emmys". Kentucky New Era. Taylor W. Hayes. Associated Press. May 1, 2006. p. 8. Retrieved May 6, 2013.
- ^ "The 2007 Daytime Emmy Award Winners". PopSugar Entertainment. June 18, 2007. Archived from the original on December 22, 2013. Retrieved June 2, 2013.
- ^ Silverman, Stephen M. (June 21, 2008). "Ellen DeGeneres, Tyra Banks Win Daytime Emmys". People. Time Inc. Archived from the original on May 31, 2013. Retrieved May 7, 2013.