Lorna Patterson is a popular American TV, stage, and film actress, best known as Randy in the film “Airplane!” She is currently a Jewish cantor.

Age, Early Life, Education Background

Lorna Patterson was born under the Libra zodiac sign on 1 October 1956, in Whittier, California, USA, which makes her 64 years old as of 2021. She was born to a housewife mother and an actor father; she hasn’t revealed their names, however.

Motivated by her father, Lorna was very keen on arts, especially acting as a child, and when she began her elementary education, she joined the school’s drama club, then went to a local high school, where she continued practicing her acting skills. The Whittier-born retired actress also regularly went to the Bird Cage Theatre to practise while she was in high school – her photo can be seen today on the theatre’s “Birds who Have Flown” walls.

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She matriculated to Rio Hondo College in 1974 but quit her studies a few semesters later to pursue professional acting.

Interests and Hobbies

Patterson is very religious – shortly after she wedded Michael, she converted to Judaism; she was ordained as a cantor in 2009 at Jewish Religion Academy.

She was keen on touring new destinations during her 30s and 40s, and her dream destinations were London and Miami.

Since she was a teenager, Patterson has been interested in singing and music – she used to listen to blues and jazz artists such as Aretha Franklin and Frank Sinatra as she was growing up, and jazz is still her favorite music genre. She also enjoys pop music, and her favorite artists are Lady Gaga and Elvis Presley.

The Californian star enjoys watching films and TV shows, and her favorite movies are “Ironman,” “One Day,” and “The Pirates of the Caribbean” franchise.

Career

TV Film Career

Patterson made her film debut in 1979, in the short Jerry Paris-directed comedy film “Beane’s of Boston,” in which she appeared as Shirley Brahms; written by David Croft and Sheldon Croft, it starred Charlotte Rae, Alan Sues and John Hillerman. In the same year, she landed her first protagonist role in “The Lovebirds” comedy series, in which she portrayed Janine Burley and it also starred Ellen Regan and Eugene Levy. In 1980 she appeared as Randy in “Airplane!” a role  she reprised in “Airplane II: The Sequel” science-fiction comedy in 1982, directed and written by Ken Finkleman, and starring Julie Hagerty and Robert Hays again.

Meantime in 1981, Patterson portrayed Laurie in “Sidney Shorr: A Girl’s Best Friend,” which was a major commercial success and won several awards in addition to being nominated for a few Primetime Emmy Awards.

In 1984, Lorna was cast in “The Imposter” as Julie, and subsequently landed her first voicing project of Dr. Susan in the animated film “Ultraman: The Adventure Begins,”. Before she retired, Lorna lent her voice to Potiphar’s wife in the animated film “Joseph and His Brothers,” and she also appeared in the TV film comedy “Basic Values: Sex, Shock & Censorship in the 90s” alongside Greg Evigan and Kimberly Beck (1991), and later voiced Leslie in 1993’s “Nick & Noel.”

TV Series Roles

Patterson had her first TV series role in “Lou Grant,” in which she appeared in the “Samaritan” episode alongside the show’s stars Robert Walden and Edward Asner (1979) – it was very successful, winning more than 25 awards and being nominated for 50 more. She subsequently made an appearance in the short-lived TV series “Working Stiffs,” in which he portrayed Nikki, and the following year she landed a guest-starring role in the “Angie” comedy series, before starring as Betty in the “Goodtime Girls” comedy, which also starred Georgia Engel and Annie Potts. Her popularity skyrocketed when she was cast in the “Private Benjamin” comedy series that won three awards, including a Golden Globe.

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In 1984, she was selected to make guest appearances in the crime drama “Hawaiian Heat”, and “The Flying Doctors.”

In the following years, the actress voiced Potiphar’s wife in “The Greatest Adventure: Stories from the Bible” adventure-drama TV series. She also featured in 1987’s “Hotel,” 1989’s “Murder, She Wrote,” “Timeless Tales from Hallmark,” (1990), and finally in 1991, the “Anything You Can Do I Can Do Perky” episode of “Major Dad” family comedy series.

Personal Life

Patterson met her first future husband Robert Ginty, at an event organized for entertainers in 1980, and they started dating shortly afterwards. Ginty is an established film writer and director, who caught the public attention for his roles in “Warrior of the Lost World,” “The Bounty Hunter,” and the “The Exterminator.”

They wed in November 1983, in a private attended by close friends and family. The couple welcomed their first child not long afterward, but divorced a few years later.

Patterson went on to exchange wedding vows with the film producer, director and actor Michael Lembeck in April 1990, and they’ve been living a seemingly happy life together ever since. They have two children together, whom they welcomed in the ’90s. Lorna is currently living together with her family in Los Angeles, California.

Weight, Height, Physical Appearance

Lorna is 5ft 8ins (1.72m) tall and weighs approximately 125lbs (57kg), with a fair skin tone and a slim figure. She has light green eyes and long blonde hair.

Net Worth

As of late 2021, Lorna’s net worth is approximately $1 million, amassed through her successful acting career. She has appeared in more than 20 movies and TV series and before her retirement in 1993.

Who is Lorna Patterson’s Husband Michael Lembeck?

Michael was born under the Cancer zodiac sign on 25 June 1948, in Brooklyn, New York City, to the comedian and actor Harvey Lembeck and Caroline Dubs, of part-Jewish ancestry. He is actress Helaine Lembeck’s brother. Michael attended Beverly Hills High School, and matriculated to Los Angeles City College in 1966.

The famed actor made his career debut in the ’60s – his first movie was “Fidget Grows Up” in 1969, and has now appeared in over 50 productions including “The In-Laws” and “One Day at a Time.” He has also directed several TV series including “Doctor Doctor,” (1989) , “Major Dad,” (close to 67 episodes between 1990-1993), “Friends” (1995-2000), and 1996’s “Everybody Loves Raymond,” among others. He boasts of directing many films including 2010’s “Tooth Fairy”, “The Santa Clause 2” and most recently “Queen Bees” (2021).

Before he wed Patterson, Michael was Barbara Deutsch’s husband, and they welcomed a child together. As of 2021, he is authoritatively worth close to $13 million.

Leslie Landon is a popular retired American actress, who caught the public eye for her praised portrayal of Etta Plum in the award-winning series “Little House on the Prairie.” Following her retirement from acting, Leslie started working as a family therapist.

Age, Early Life, Education Background

Leslie Ann Landon was born under the Libra zodiac sign on 11 October 1962, in Los Angeles, California, which makes her 59 years old as of 2021. Her parents are Michael Landon, a famed actor, producer and writer, and his second wife Marjorie Lynn Noe who was an actress – her parents were of Ashkenazi Jewish roots. Landon was raised in Los Angeles together with her siblings Shawna Leigh Landon, Michael Jr., and Christopher; she has a half-sister and a half-brother named Jennifer and Matthew Landon who were both born to her step-mother Cindy Clerico. She has another half-brother, Josh Landon, from her father’s other marriage.

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On top of this, she has an adopted brother, Mark Landon, and a half-sister named Cheryl Lynn Landon from Marjorie’s first marriage.

Leslie attended a local high school where she developed an interest in acting, and would constantly appear in the school’s plays since she was a key member of the drama club. She matriculated in 1980, and enrolled to study a BA in psychology at Pepperdine University – she graduated in 1984, then went for further studies and obtained a MA in psychology (1986). Later on, she was awarded a PhD in family and marriage therapy from California Graduate Institute.

Hobbies and Interests

Landon finds pleasure in helping people, which motivated her to become a family psychologist. She is a generous woman who volunteers and donates to charities and organizations that are established to help needy children.

She loves animals and has kept a few pet cats and dogs. Her favorite ‘animals’ are turtles.

The retired Californian actress’s favorite movies are the “Harry Potter” franchise, “Sleepless in Seattle,” and “Bruce Almighty” while her most-liked actresses and actors are Emma Watson, Tom Hanks and Jim Carrey.

She likes traveling, and her favorite destinations are Miami in Florida, Paris, and Rome

Career

Acting Career

Landon made her TV series debut in 1982, when she landed a guest-starring role as Kate in an episode of the family drama series “Father Murphy”, entitled “The Dream Day.” The series starred Timothy Gibbs, Katherine Cannon and Merlin Olsen and was created by Michael Landon (her father) –  it follows the story of a kind-hearted man who takes care of more than 20 orphans with the help of a teacher.

The series was a commercial success, and was nominated for seven  awards aside from winning five, which included a Primetime Emmy.

She assumed the role of Etta in the 1983 romantic film “Little House: Look Back To Yesterday”, about a man who aspires to become a physician, but is diagnosed with a terminal illness; it starred Richard Bull, Dean Butler and Melissa Gilbert. The year that followed saw her reprising her role of Etta in “Little House: The Last Farewell”, before she reappeared in its sequel “Little House: Bless All the Dear Children” in 1984. Her last role before she retired was as Cheryl Crane in the 1984 “Hollywood’s Most Sensational Mysteries” movie.

Writing Career and Roles in TV Specials, Documentaries, and Talk Shows

Landon made an appearance in the documentary film “Michael Landon: Memories With Laughter and Love” (1991), which was about her father.

In 1998, she starred in the biographical documentary series “Intimate Portrait”, in its “Melissa Gilbert” episode, and 2001 saw her appearing in the “Biography” documentary series, before being invited to the “Weekend Today” news talk show (May 2007), and “Little House on the Prairie Reunion” episode of the “Home & Family” talk show (2015).

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

Personal Life

Landon is a married woman who exchanged wedding vows with Brian Matthews in 1990. The duo has remained tight-lipped when it comes to the events that led to their meeting; their wedding was a private ceremony attended only by family members and close friends.

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They have since welcomed four children together – Rachel Lynn on 25 October 1993, and their other children, Justin Michael, Catherine and Joseph, were born on 31 May 1995, in 2000, and 2 February 2002 respectively.

Health Problems

Shortly after she matriculated from high school, Landon was diagnosed with the eating disorder bulimia nervosa – it‘s characterized by an obsession to lose weight and distorted body image, where one tends to overeat followed by purging, self-induced vomiting, and fasting. Fortunately, she recovered within a few years later.

Height, Weight, and Physical Appearance

Leslie is 5ft 5ins (1.65m) tall and weighs around 145lbs (67kgs). She has hazel eyes and long brown hair.

Net Worth

Acting has not only been Leslie’s entertainment and refreshment, but her main income source. She featured in several productions, which earned her a fortune as well as recognition. On top of this, she earns a decent sum from her current career as a psychologist, reputedly close to $100,000 pa. As of 2021, she is authoritatively worth approximately $2 million.

Who Was Leslie Landon’s Father, Michael Landon

Michael Landon was born as Eugene Maurice Orowitz under the Scorpio zodiac sign on 31 October 1936, in Queens, New York City. He was the lastborn child of Peggy and Eli M. Orowitz and was raised alongside his sister Evelyn.

His mother suffered from mental illness and would constantly attempt suicide, which made his childhood rough. He attended Collingswood High School before matriculating to Southern California University; he joined showbiz soon after he graduated.

Michael commenced his career in the mid-50s, and made appearances in various productions including 1955’s “Luke and the Tenderfoot,” “I Was a Teenage Werewolf” (1957), 1959’s “Bonanza,” and many more. He will be remembered for portraying Charles for nine years (1974-1983) in “Little House on the Prairie” and for his lead role in “Highway to Heaven” (1984-1989).

Michael Landon married Dodie Levy Fraser in 1956 but they divorced in 1962; they had welcomed two children together. He exchanged vows with Leslie’s mother in 1963 and they had four children together before their divorce in 1982. He married Cindy Clerico the year that followed, and they were blessed with two children. A few years later, Michael was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, and unfortunately passed away in Malibu, California, in 1991. He was worth close to an estimated $40 million.