What You Don't Know About The Actress Who Plays Teeter On Yellowstone

If you watched Paramount Network's ranch-centered show "Yellowstone," you may have fallen in love with the character Teeter. Debuting in the third season as a likable ranch hand, the character and her unique dialect quickly became a fan favorite.

While viewers have come to know and love Teeter, they may not be as familiar with the person behind the character. Teeter is played by actor Jennifer Landon. Aside from just acting on the show, Landon is also a fan. Praising the series, she told Decider, "I'm a lunchbox actor. Each job is a job fought for and a job got. So after all that hard work, to get something like 'Yellowstone' and to get to work [with 'Yellowstone' creator] Taylor Sheridan, who I have tremendous respect for, and with actors of this caliber, it's a no-brainer."

If Jennifer Landon's last name sounds familiar, it's because she comes from Hollywood royalty. The "Yellowstone" actor is the daughter of famous actor Michael Landon, who starred on iconic television shows like "Bonanza" and "Little House on the Prairie." On the latter, he played the Ingalls family patriarch Charles Ingalls. 

Jennifer Landon got her start on TV on her father's show "Highway to Heaven" when she was just 5 years old. "My dad wanted to put his kid in something and he was allowed to do that," she told Smashing Interviews Magazine. "I always say if your dad owns a deli, your first job is probably working at the deli."

She is her father's eighth child of nine from his last marriage with Cindy Landon, who worked in Hollywood as a makeup artist. Growing up, she had respect for her father, whom she also described as "incredibly fun and very funny." "He was always so present as a father," she told Closer Weekly. "He'd watch me jump around the pool for an hour straight. I think he genuinely enjoyed it. I felt admired by him — which is an amazing feeling to have as a child."

Jennifer Landon's last name might not be the only thing that looks familiar to "Yellowstone" fans — they might also recognize her face. While Landon has appeared in shows such as "Animal Kingdom," "Banshee," and "Chicago Med," she is also a well-known soap opera actor.

Landon has starred in multiple soap operas throughout the years. From 2005 to 2010, she portrayed the role of Gwen Norbeck Munson on the CBS drama "As the World Turns." She then went on to play Heather Stevens on "The Young and the Restless" in 2012, where she was the third actor to portray the character. "She's really a cursed character," Landon told Smashing Interviews Magazine, referencing Heather. "It felt like four people in one month played her. I mean, so many people have played that Heather character that I've met two of them in completely random situations." Landon also appeared as Hillary Nelson on the soap "Days of Our Lives" in 2017.

Jennifer Landon's turn in soap operas not only made her a name outside of her famous father, but it also allowed her to showcase her acting chops, so much so that she won three consecutive Daytime Emmys.

In 2006, Landon won the Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Younger Actress in a Drama Series for her role as Gwen Norbeck Munson on "As the World Turns." The following two years (2007 and 2008), Landon won in the same category for the role. In addition to multiple Emmy wins for her "As the World Turns" appearance, Landon was also nominated for Best Actress in a Daytime Serial by the Online Film & Television Association in 2007.

During the acceptance speech for her first Daytime Emmy win in 2006, Landon thanked her mother and brother, whom she described as her "inspiration," "hope," and "support" (via YouTube). "And to my papa," Landon said. "Thank you."

Before playing Teeter in "Yellowstone" for three seasons, Jennifer Landon had several guest-starring roles on television shows. After her stint on "As the World Turns," Landon appeared on an episode of the medical drama "House" in 2011. In 2016, she was brought on for four episodes of the Cinemax show "Banshee," where she played Lilith Bode. Landon can also be seen in episodes of "Chicago Med," "The Resident," and Hulu's "Helstrom."

Since 2021, Landon worked on the CBS crime series "FBI: Most Wanted," produced by Dick Wolf. Landon landed a recurring role on the show where she portrays Sarah Allen, the love interest of the main character Special Agent Jess LaCroix — played by actor Julian McMahon. Landon's character is the riding instructor to LaCroix's daughter, Tali, played by Yaya Gosselin. Landon posted an Instagram photo with her and Gosselin on the set in 2021 with the caption, "So happy to be back with my fave human."

Jennifer Landon advocates for causes close to her heart when she isn't on set acting. Aside from speaking out about social and political issues on her Instagram, the actor is also a cancer awareness advocate. Specifically, inspired by her father's diagnosis and subsequent death when she was only 7 years old, Landon works with the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN). 

"Seeing my dad sick, I think that really changed me as a kid — and as an adult," Landon told PanCAN in a 2021 interview. "You immediately grow up when you are physically stronger and more able-bodied than your parents." Landon is now a PanCAN Ambassador and spreads awareness about familial links and the importance of testing.

In 2021, the actor appeared in a PSA where she talked about her experience with genetic testing and encouraged others in similar situations to do the same. "Testing is about advocating for yourself," Landon said in the campaign (via Fierce Pharma). "If you've lost someone to pancreatic cancer, getting tested can be incredibly cathartic and a way to take power back."

Jennifer Landon's role as Teeter on "Yellowstone" may have made her a fan favorite, but that doesn't mean the actor is regularly approached by fans. Because Jennifer Landon doesn't look a lot like Teeter in real life, not everybody recognizes her in public. Chatting about this reality with ScreenRant, Landon revealed, "I don't get recognized because I think I just look so different, for some reason." One of the biggest explanations for this phenomenon could have something to do with Landon's hair. While Teeter is known for her edgy pink hairstyle, Landon typically opts for something a little more low-key. During her ScreenRant interview, for example, Landon was rocking a dirty blond bob with a few highlights.

Fascinatingly, Landon's real-life style choices have actually prevented several of her cast mates from recognizing her offset. In the aforementioned interview, Landon shared, "People I work with don't recognize me when they see me off the show. They're like, 'Who are you?' And I'm like, 'It's Jen.'" Apparently, many of Landon's colleagues are instantly stunned by the big reveal. Landon laughed, "They're like, 'What?'"

Of course, during the brief phase when Landon did have pink hair, her fans were more than happy to shower her with attention. Some "Yellowstone" viewers would even shout "Teeter!" upon spotting her at the gas station in Montana. Landon said that these interactions were just plain fun — as they allowed her to connect with the viewership.

Because Jennifer Landon landed a huge role on a successful show like "Yellowstone," it would be easy to think that her career has been all daisies and butterflies. That being said, members of the "Yellowstone" cast are real people with tragic stories. And, Landon's experience of Hollywood has been far from perfect. Despite her status as a celebrity nepo baby, Landon has not always had an easy time securing work. She actually is among the nepo babies who have been open about their struggles, especially when it comes to finding a job. Because Landon has often struggled to find her place career-wise, she really came to appreciate the stability of working on a show like "Yellowstone."

Opening up about this dynamic in a conversation with ScreenRant, Landon revealed, "As the actor who's been employed, who's been unemployed, who's moved shows, who's — you know — done a ton of episodes of TV, for me, it's so nice to feel like I have a home." She went on to say that, throughout filming, she worried about what her life would be like when it finally came time to say goodbye to the show. "I already grieve the sort of loss of that home in advance," she admitted, "because all things must end." Although it was difficult, Landon tried to just live in the moment. She especially loved spending time outside of LA while filming.

Jennifer Landon, who has one brother from her dad's marriage to Cindy Landon and eight half-siblings, isn't the only Landon offspring to follow in their famous father's footsteps. She also has siblings in the entertainment industry.

One of her half-brothers, Christopher Landon, works behind the camera as a filmmaker and is known for the horror movies "Paranormal Activity: The Marked Ones," "Happy Death Day," and its sequel "Happy Death Day 2U," as well as Netflix's "We Have a Ghost" with Jennifer Coolidge.

Jennifer Landon's older sister, Leslie Landon, also worked as an actor and, like her younger half-sister, worked alongside her father (appearing as Etta Plum on "Little House on the Prairie"). While half-brother Michael Landon Jr. also appeared on "Little House on the Prairie" (as well as "Bonanza: The Next Generation"), he now works in the entertainment industry as a producer. Some of his works as a producer include Hallmark's "When Calls the Heart" and "Love Comes Softly," starring Katherine Heigl.

As a longtime Hollywood actor, Jennifer Landon may seem like she was born to live in Southern California. However, despite her roots in the film industry, Landon has not always enjoyed living in L.A. "In my late 20s, I had this burning desire that I had to just leave and not know when I was coming back," Landon told Truck Camper Magazine. After driving for some time, the actor found her new home. "Ironically, I ended up living on a cattle ranch in Paradise Valley, Montana. And then when I got the job on 'Yellowstone' I couldn't believe I was on a cattle ranch in Paradise Valley, Montana," she laughed.

Interestingly, though, Montana is not the only place that Landon has ended up over the years. Throughout her youth, she was quite adventurous, spending time in the Pacific Northwest, New York City, and even the Netherlands. "I feel the most at home when I am on the move; when I'm on the road. I sometimes feel the most at home in places I've never been and with people I've never met," Landon confessed in the same interview with Truck Camper Magazine. Because of this tendency to get out and explore the world, Landon identifies as a nomad. "I have a really hard time at home. I always think of myself as deeply nomadic. I sometimes wonder if it's in your DNA to be nomadic," she pondered. 

Jennifer Landon's career has been a fascinating amalgamation of different shows — each of which offered her a totally new role. In 2026, Landon took on a fascinating new part on "Grey's Anatomy." Playing Dr. Toni Wright, Landon acted out a love triangle right off the bat. She fell in love with Dr. Amelia Shepherd but then realized that Amelia was also involved with a certain Dr. Cass Beckman. Landon's character ended season 22 by walking in on Amelia and Cass, leaving viewers with a cliffhanger that seemed to promise an exciting next season.

While Toni and Amelia have certainly become fan favorites, not all members of the "Grey's Anatomy" cast seem excited about the way the pairing has played out. Because of the love triangle element, Toni and Amelia might be one of the worst couples on "Grey's Anatomy." When asked by TVLine whether they wanted Toni and Amelia to end up together, several members of the "Grey's Anatomy" cast, including Camilla Luddington and James Pickens Jr. seemed hesitant about endorsing the duo. That said, Landon's role on the show has been portrayed as passionate from the very beginning. In a TikTok reel, Landon told "Grey's Anatomy" fans, "I am here to do surgery and to maybe get a little romantic. Steamy. Maybe."