Jennifer Landon is a well-known American actress, born on August 29, 1983, in Malibu, California. She is the daughter of Michael Landon and Cindy Clerico, both of whom are also actors. Jennifer has followed in their footsteps and pursued a successful career in the entertainment industry, earning three Daytime Emmy Awards for her roles in the soap operas As the World Turns and The Young and the Restless.
However, Jennifer Landon is not the only child of Michael Landon. He had four other children from his three marriages, and they too have made their mark in various fields. In this article, we will introduce you to Jennifer Landon’s siblings and their notable achievements.
Mark Landon
Mark Landon was born on October 1, 1948, in Los Angeles, California, as the first child of Michael Landon and Dodie Levy-Fraser, who was Michael’s first wife. Mark grew up in a showbiz family and appeared in a few of his father’s TV shows, such as Little House on the Prairie and Highway to Heaven, but he didn’t pursue acting as a career.
Instead, Mark Landon became a screenwriter and worked on projects like the TV movie The Child Stealer and the feature film Goodbye America. He also served in the United States Marine Corps and earned a Purple Heart for his service in the Vietnam War. Sadly, Mark Landon passed away on May 11, 2009, at the age of 60, due to an accidental drug overdose.
Shaun Landon
Shaun Landon is the second child of Michael Landon and Dodie Levy-Fraser, born on June 27, 1958, in Los Angeles, California. Shaun also grew up in the entertainment industry and appeared in several TV shows and movies, including Bonanza, Little House on the Prairie, and Sam’s Son. However, he later shifted his focus to behind-the-scenes work and became a successful makeup artist.
Shaun Landon has worked on numerous TV shows, films, and music videos, and received three Primetime Emmy Awards for his makeup artistry in The X-Files, Pushing Daisies, and American Horror Story. He has also served as the makeup department head on shows like Nip/Tuck, Glee, and Pose.
Christopher B. Landon
Christopher Beau Landon is the first child of Michael Landon and Lynn Noe, who was Michael’s second wife. He was born on February 27, 1975, in Los Angeles, California, and grew up watching his father’s work as an actor, writer, and director. Christopher Landon was inspired by his father’s creativity and pursued a career in screenwriting and filmmaking.
Christopher Landon has written and directed several horror-comedy films, such as Paranormal Activity: The Marked Ones, Happy Death Day, and Freaky. He has also worked on TV shows like Disturbia and Blood & Oil. Christopher Landon’s films have received critical and commercial success, and he is considered one of the rising talents in the horror genre.
Cheryl Landon Wilson
Cheryl Lynn Landon is the second child of Michael Landon and Lynn Noe, born on July 25, 1976, in Los Angeles, California. Cheryl Landon Wilson also grew up in a showbiz family and appeared in some of her father’s TV shows, such as Highway to Heaven and Father Murphy. However, she didn’t pursue acting as a career and instead became a counselor and a writer.