Brynn Thayer: From Divorce to Matlock Success

Brynn Thayer is a veteran actress who has been seen on television and in films for over four decades. She began her career in the late 1960s, appearing on such shows as The Mod Squad, Love American Style, and The Name of the Game. She also had small roles in films like I Never Promised You a Rose Garden and Airport 1975.

In the 1980s, Brynn starred in two of the most popular television series of the decade: Knots Landing and North & South. Her role as Julie Erikson on Knots Landing earned her an Emmy nomination for outstanding supporting actress. She then co-starred opposite Patrick Swayze in the epic miniseries North & South and its sequel.

In 1992, Brynn joined the cast of ABC’s hit legal drama Matlock as Leanne MacIntyre, daughter to Andy Griffith’s character Ben Matlock. She remained with the show until its conclusion in 1995, earning two Emmy nominations for her performance on the show.

After Matlock ended, Thayer took a break from acting to focus on raising her thre children with her second husband Gerald Anthony. However, she returned to acting when she landed a role on CSI: Miami as attorney Wendy Simms in 2006. From there she went on to have guest-starring roles on Criminal Minds, Bones and NCIS: Los Angeles among others. Most recently she appeared on an episode of Grey’s Anatomy opposite Ellen Pompeo’s character Meredith Grey.

Throughout her career Brynn Thayer has proven herself to be one of Hollywood’s most versatile actresses capable of tackling any role that comes her way with grace and poise. We look forward to seeing what projects this talented actress takes up next!

Is Brynn Thayer Married to David Steinberg?

No, Brynn Thayer is no longer married to David Steinberg. The couple got married in 1975, but the union ended in divorce in 1977. After the divorce, Brynn remained single for about 4 years before remarrying in 1981 to Gerald Anthony. She has been married to him ever since.

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Brynn Thayer’s Joining of ‘Matlock’ Timeline

Brynn Thayer joined the cast of the ABC legal series Matlock in 1992, portraying Matlock’s daughter, Leanne MacIntyre. She had previously been a guest star in the 1991 episode “The Suspect”.

What Happened to Matlock’s Daughter?

Matlock’s daughter, Charlene, was originally portrayed by actress Brynn Thayer in the first season of the show. However, when the series launched in September on NBC, Linda Purl took over the role of Matlock’s daughter. She played her for two seasons until 1987, when her character left to start her own practice in Philadelphia. At that point, Ben Matlock (played by Andy Griffith) replaced her with Michelle Thomas (Nancy Stafford), who had no relation to him. Michelle played the role of Matlock’s daughter for two more seasons before leaving the show in 1989.

Conclusion

Brynn Thayer has had a remarkable career in the entertainment industry. She has been involved in countless projects, from television to film. She was initially married to David Steinberg and the union ended in divorce after only a few years. Brynn then went on to marry Gerald Anthony and this marriage lasted until 1992. During this time she appeared as a guest star on Matlock and eventually became a series regular as Leanne MacIntyre. Brynn Thayer has shown her dedication to her craft over the decades, making her an admirable figure in the entertainment world.

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