. . . . . . . . Where Are They Now? . . . . . . . .

Hello fans,

This week we are catching up with Matthew Laborteaux,
who played Albert Quinn Ingalls on the series Little
House on the Prairie. Since his days on the prairie,
he has continued acting, although mostly in smaller
roles. Read on to find out more!

Take care,
Melissa

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--DEAD OR ALIVE?

See if you know if the following celebrities have had a
visit from the "Grim Reaper":

--Jason Robards: Appeared in "All the President's Men",
"Julia", "Tora! Tora! Tora!", and "Little Big League"

--Lee Grant: She appeared in the movies "In the Heat of the
Night", "Portnoy's Complaint" and "Shampoo"

--Claudia Cardinale: Italian actress, films include "8 ½",
"The Pink Panther", "The Professionals" and "Once Upon a
Time in the West"


(Answer at the bottom)

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Matthew Laborteaux
http://www.celebritynooz.com/matthew_laborteaux.aspx

BIRTH DATE: December 8, 1966, Los Angeles, California


CLAIM TO FAME: He is known for playing Albert Quinn Ingalls
on the hit NBC series, Little House on the Prairie, from
1976 to 1983.


FAMILY LIFE: Laborteaux was adopted by Ronald Labyorteaux,
an interior designer, and actress Frances Marshall. He has
an older brother, Patrick Labyorteaux, himself adopted, and
Jane Laborteaux.

INFO: Laborteaux was discovered at the age of seven while
tagging along with his brother on a casting call, and soon
began work in commercials. Shortly after, he landed his
first role in the drama A Woman Under the Influence, where
he played one of Peter Falk and Gena Rowlands' children.

From 1976-1983, he enjoyed his most prominent television
role, playing Albert Quinn Ingalls on the hit NBC series,
Little House on the Prairie. He also starred in the short-
lived 1980s television series, The Red Hand Gang and Whiz
Kids, and appeared in several made-for-television movies.

In 1986, he starred in Wes Craven's feature, Deadly Friend,
as a young genius who brings a girl back from the dead.
Laborteaux has made guest appearances on a bunch of TV shows
over the years, including The Bob Newhart Show, Lou Grant,
The Love Boat, Simon and Simon, Highway to Heaven, Amazing
Stories, Night Court, and Silk Stalkings.

Continued below....

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TRIVIA: Was born with a congenital heart defect, which
eventually healed on its own.

Exhibited symptoms of a developmental disorder, most likely
autism, in his early years.

Founded the Youth Rescue Fund with his brother in 1992. The
Youth Rescue Fund is a charity organization that assists
young people in crisis.

Brother-in-law of Tina Albanese.



WHERE IS HE NOW: Laborteaux has most recently turned to
voice acting. He has provided characterizations for the Dot
Hack video game series, as well as additional voices for
animated features and films such as 2009's Bride Wars.


WRITE TO MATTHEW LABORTEAUX: Sorry, no address found.


Video Clips of Matthew Laborteaux

Little House on the Prairie - Theme Song
http://www.evtv1.com/player.aspx?itemnum=2426


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CREDITS:
Bride Wars...Additional Voice (voice)
(as Matthew Labyorteaux)
2006 Thrillville (Video Game)...Adult Male 1 (voice)
(as Matt Labyorteaux)
2006 Everyone's Hero...Additional Voices (voice)
(as Matt Labyorteaux)
2003 .hack//Quarantine (Video Game)...Additional Voices (voice: English version)
(as Matt Laborteaux)
2002 .hack//Outbreak (Video Game)...Additional Voices (voice: English version)
(as Matt Laborteaux)
2002 .hack//Mutation (Video Game)...Additional Voices (voice: English version)
(as Matt Laborteaux)
2002 .hack//Infection (Video Game)...Additional Voices (voice: English version)
(as Matt Laborteaux)
1998 Mulan...Additional Voice (voice)
(as Matthew Labyorteaux)
1995 Spider-Man (TV series)...Flash Thompson
? Neogenic Nightmare Chapter 8: Duel of the Hunters (1995)
(as Matthew Labytoreaux)
1993 Barbarians at the Gate (TV movie)...Teenage F. Ross Johnson (uncredited)
1991 Silk Stalkings (TV series)...Jason Dietz
? Dirty Laundry
1991 The Last to Go (TV movie)...Nathan Holover
1990 Guns of Paradise (TV series)
? The Coward (1990)
1989 Night Court (TV series)...Bobby Johnson
? Branded: Part 2
? Branded: Part 1
1988 Hotel (TV series)...Mark Daniels
? Double Take
1986 Deadly Friend...Paul Conway
1986 Shattered Spirits (TV movie)...Ken Mollencamp
1985 Amazing Stories (TV series)...Andy
? Fine Tuning
...1985 Highway to Heaven (TV series)...Matt Haynes
? The Right Thing
1983-1984 Whiz Kids (TV series)...Richie Adler
1983 Little House: Look Back to Yesterday (TV movie)...Albert Ingalls
(as Matthew Laborteauk)
1983 Simon & Simon (TV series)...Richie Adler
? Fly the Alibi Skies
1976-1983 Little House on the Prairie (TV series)...Albert Quinn Ingalls / Albert Quinn / Young Charles Ingalls /
1982 The Love Boat (TV series)...Chip Bronson
? Same Wavelength, The/Winning Isn't Everything/A Honeymoon for Horace
1980 The Aliens Are Coming (TV movie)...Timmy Garner
1979 Lou Grant (TV series)...Mark Donner
? Kids (1979)
1979 Little House Years (TV movie)...Albert Ingalls
1978 King of the Gypsies...Middle Dave
1978 Killing Stone (TV movie)...Christopher Stone
1977 Tarantulas: The Deadly Cargo (TV movie)...Matthew Beck
1977 The Red Hand Gang (TV series)...Frankie
1977 Mulligan's Stew (TV series)...Duane
? Biggest Mansion
1977 A Circle of Children (TV movie)...Brian O'Connell
1976 The Practice (TV series)...Pete
? Judy Sinclair
1976 Doc (TV series)...David
? The Death of a Turtle
1976 NBC Special Treat (TV series)...Billy
? Papa and Me
1976 The Bob Newhart Show (TV series)...Richie
? My Boy Guillermo
1975 Phyllis (TV series)...Child
? There's No Business Like No Business
1975 The Rookies (TV series)...Jody Gifford
? Lamb to the Slaughter
1974 A Woman Under the Influence...Angelo Longhetti

To see Then & Now pictures of Matthew Laborteaux, visit:
http://www.celebritynooz.com/matthew_laborteaux.aspx


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--Answers to DEAD OR ALIVE

Jason Robards - DEAD (Cancer)
Born: 07/26/1922 Died: 12/26/2000

Lee Grant - ALIVE
Born: 10/31/1927

Claudia Cardinale - ALIVE
Born: 04/15/1938

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WHO PASSED ON THIS WEEK...

10/21
-Jose Carbajal, 66, Uruguayan singer, guitarrist, and
composer (1943 - 2010), cardiac arrest.
-Loki Schmidt, 91, German environmentalist and wife of
Helmut Schmidt.

10/20
-W. Cary Edwards, 66, American politician, New Jersey State
Assemblyman (1978?1982) and Attorney General (1986?1989),
cancer.
-Luis Maria Fernandez Basualdo, 62, Argentine politician,
member of the Chamber of Deputies (2007?2010), cardiac
arrest.
-Bob Guccione, 79, American publisher, founder of Penthouse,
cancer.
-Nikos Legakis, 70, Greek physician and politician.
-Farooq Leghari, 70, Pakistani politician, President
(1993?1997).
-Eduard Novak, 63, Czech Ice hockey player.
-Parthasarathy Sharma, 62, Indian test cricketer (1974?1977),
cancer.
-Tikhon Stepanov, 47, Russian Orthodox bishop of Arkhangelsk
and Kholmogory (since 1996), heart attack.
-Ari Up, 48, German-born British musician (The Slits).
-Wendall Woodbury, 68, American television journalist and
host (WGAL-TV), lymphoma.

10/19
-Tom Bosley, 83, American actor (Happy Days, Father
Dowling Mysteries), heart failure.
-Craig Charron, 42, American ice hockey player, stomach
cancer.
-Graham Crowden, 87, Scottish actor (A Very Peculiar
Practice, Waiting For God).
-Stathi Katsidis, 31, Australian jockey.

10/18
-Mel Hopkins, 75, Welsh footballer (Tottenham Hotspur,
Brighton & Hove Albion).
-Peng Chong, 95, Chinese politician, former National
Committee member.
-Elsie Steele, 111, British supercentenarian.

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