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| parents = [[Nora Hanen]] <br> [[Bo Buchanan]] <ref name="Rappaport">[[Sam Rappaport (One Life to Live)|Sam Rappaport]] was thought to be Matthew's biological father from Matthew's birth in 1999 until Sam's death in 2003, during which time Sam's children [[Will Rappaport|Will]] and [[Jennifer Rappaport]] were his siblings.</ref> |
| parents = [[Nora Hanen]] <br> [[Bo Buchanan]] <ref name="Rappaport">[[Sam Rappaport (One Life to Live)|Sam Rappaport]] was thought to be Matthew's biological father from Matthew's birth in 1999 until Sam's death in 2003, during which time Sam's children [[Will Rappaport|Will]] and [[Jennifer Rappaport]] were his siblings.</ref> |
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| siblings = [[David Vickers]] (half-brother) <br> [[Rachel Gannon]] (half-sister) <br> [[Drew Buchanan]] (half-brother, deceased) <ref name="Rappaport"/> |
| siblings = [[David Vickers]] (half-brother) <br> [[Rachel Gannon]] (half-sister) <br> [[Drew Buchanan]] (half-brother, deceased) <ref name="Rappaport"/> |
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| romances = Becca Salzman <br><small>(kissed)</small><br> [[Danielle Rayburn]] <br><small>(2010 |
| romances = Becca Salzman <br><small>(kissed)</small><br> [[Danielle Rayburn]] <br><small>(2010)</small><br> |
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| grandparents = [[Asa Buchanan]] (deceased) <br> [[Olympia Buchanan]] (deceased) <br> Lenny Hanen <br> Selma Hanen |
| grandparents = [[Asa Buchanan]] (deceased) <br> [[Olympia Buchanan]] (deceased) <br> Lenny Hanen <br> Selma Hanen |
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| aunts/uncles = [[Clint Buchanan]] <br> [[Ben Davidson (One Life to Live)|Ben Davidson]] (deceased) <br> Susannah Hanen |
| aunts/uncles = [[Clint Buchanan]] <br> [[Ben Davidson (One Life to Live)|Ben Davidson]] (deceased) <br> Susannah Hanen |
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In 2008, high school freshman Matthew has trouble fitting in, but is helped by his mother's ward, upperclassman [[Cole Thornhart]]. Matthew befriends a feisty and intelligent girl named [[Destiny Evans]], who cannot understand his need to be liked by the popular crowd. Early in 2009, Matthew tries impress a girl named Becca by "admitting" to his parents that he proudly smokes marijuana (which he does not). Matthew narrowly escapes being sent off to military school, and thinks everything is coming together when Becca dances with him at a school dance. When Becca and her cohort Justin humiliate Matthew publicly by attributing the dance to a dare, an upset Matthew runs out and urges Cole, whom he knows is high on drugs, to drive him away. They crash, and Matthew is permanently paralyzed from the waist down. He is devastated by the news, but does not blame Cole. A young doctor named [[Greg Evans (One Life to Live)|Greg Evans]] (coincidentally Destiny's brother) later promises that he can help Matthew walk again by performing a tricky surgery. Afraid of the risks, Bo and Nora refuse. A furious Matthew hires ruthless lawyer [[Téa Delgado]] to sue his parents for the right to make his own decision about the surgery. Bo and Nora bond on the eve of Nora's marriage to Bo's brother [[Clint Buchanan]], and Matthew and Destiny see them kiss. Immediately prior to the wedding, Matthew threatens to tell Clint if his parents do not yield and allow him to have the surgery. They refuse, but Matthew ultimately does not reveal the truth to Clint to spare his feelings. In court, Téa also attempts to coerce Bo and Nora using the secret of their kiss, despite Matthew's forbidding her to do so. When Téa viciously cross-examines Matthew's half-sister [[Rachel Gannon]] on the stand, Matthew fires her. Matthew wins the case and decides to proceed with the surgery. To prevent him from going through with it, Bo and Nora steal Matthew away to a London boarding school, where he meets [[Danielle Rayburn]], Téa's daughter by [[Todd Manning]]. With Destiny's help, the teens escape and flee back to the United States, and Matthew has the surgery. He regains his ability to walk, and Destiny confesses that she is in love with him, but Matthew soon shares a kiss with Dani. |
In 2008, high school freshman Matthew has trouble fitting in, but is helped by his mother's ward, upperclassman [[Cole Thornhart]]. Matthew befriends a feisty and intelligent girl named [[Destiny Evans]], who cannot understand his need to be liked by the popular crowd. Early in 2009, Matthew tries impress a girl named Becca by "admitting" to his parents that he proudly smokes marijuana (which he does not). Matthew narrowly escapes being sent off to military school, and thinks everything is coming together when Becca dances with him at a school dance. When Becca and her cohort Justin humiliate Matthew publicly by attributing the dance to a dare, an upset Matthew runs out and urges Cole, whom he knows is high on drugs, to drive him away. They crash, and Matthew is permanently paralyzed from the waist down. He is devastated by the news, but does not blame Cole. A young doctor named [[Greg Evans (One Life to Live)|Greg Evans]] (coincidentally Destiny's brother) later promises that he can help Matthew walk again by performing a tricky surgery. Afraid of the risks, Bo and Nora refuse. A furious Matthew hires ruthless lawyer [[Téa Delgado]] to sue his parents for the right to make his own decision about the surgery. Bo and Nora bond on the eve of Nora's marriage to Bo's brother [[Clint Buchanan]], and Matthew and Destiny see them kiss. Immediately prior to the wedding, Matthew threatens to tell Clint if his parents do not yield and allow him to have the surgery. They refuse, but Matthew ultimately does not reveal the truth to Clint to spare his feelings. In court, Téa also attempts to coerce Bo and Nora using the secret of their kiss, despite Matthew's forbidding her to do so. When Téa viciously cross-examines Matthew's half-sister [[Rachel Gannon]] on the stand, Matthew fires her. Matthew wins the case and decides to proceed with the surgery. To prevent him from going through with it, Bo and Nora steal Matthew away to a London boarding school, where he meets [[Danielle Rayburn]], Téa's daughter by [[Todd Manning]]. With Destiny's help, the teens escape and flee back to the United States, and Matthew has the surgery. He regains his ability to walk, and Destiny confesses that she is in love with him, but Matthew soon shares a kiss with Dani. |
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He enters into a relationship with Danielle. However, as the two go out for the school musical they are introduced to a new transfer student named Nate Salinger. Danielle and Nate then share a mutual attraction followed by a series of kisses. |
He enters into a relationship with Danielle. However, as the two go out for the school musical they are introduced to a new transfer student named Nate Salinger. Danielle and Nate then share a mutual attraction followed by a series of kisses. Torn between Matthew and Nate, Danielle breaks up with Matthew following his parent's wedding. |
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==Notes and references== |
==Notes and references== |
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Revision as of 18:34, 7 June 2010
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| File:Matthew-EddieAlderson-2009.jpg Eddie Alderson as Matthew Buchanan (2008) | |||||||||||||||||
| Portrayed by | Eddie Alderson | ||||||||||||||||
| Duration | 1999-present | ||||||||||||||||
| First appearance | February 22, 1999 | ||||||||||||||||
| Created by | Jill Farren Phelps | ||||||||||||||||
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Matthew Buchanan (born Matthew Hanen Rappaport[1]) is a fictional character on the ABC soap opera One Life to Live.
Casting
The role was portrayed by child actors Steven and Nicholas Towler from 1999 to June 2000 and Ian Chandler Sheaffer from July 2000 to May 2001.[1] Best known in the part is Eddie Alderson, who assumed the role in May 2001 and was put on contract with the series in December 2008.[3][4] Alderson's real-life older sister Kristen[3] has portrayed Matthew's friend Starr Manning on the series since March 1998.[5][6]
Storylines
In October 1998, Bo is devastated when his son Drew, a police officer, is killed in the line of duty.[7] Bo's wife Nora hopes to conceive a child to give Bo a reason to live; out of desperation she turns to former flame Sam Rappaport. The pregnancy pulls Bo back onto his feet, but he and Nora later divorce when Bo learns that Nora's son had been fathered by Sam. Sam dies in 2003, leaving a letter behind stating that Bo is actually Matthew's biological father.[1][8]
In May 2005, Matthew suffers the death of his former "sister" Jennifer, Sam's daughter. It is revealed that Jennifer had been murdered by Matthew's stepfather (Nora's husband) Daniel Colson in his effort to cover up the murder of Paul Cramer, who had been blackmailing Daniel. Matthew changes his name to Buchanan on June 17, 2005 as a Father's Day gift to Bo.[1] Matthew has shared a long friendship with Starr Manning, who often manages to get him tangled up in her schemes.
In 2008, high school freshman Matthew has trouble fitting in, but is helped by his mother's ward, upperclassman Cole Thornhart. Matthew befriends a feisty and intelligent girl named Destiny Evans, who cannot understand his need to be liked by the popular crowd. Early in 2009, Matthew tries impress a girl named Becca by "admitting" to his parents that he proudly smokes marijuana (which he does not). Matthew narrowly escapes being sent off to military school, and thinks everything is coming together when Becca dances with him at a school dance. When Becca and her cohort Justin humiliate Matthew publicly by attributing the dance to a dare, an upset Matthew runs out and urges Cole, whom he knows is high on drugs, to drive him away. They crash, and Matthew is permanently paralyzed from the waist down. He is devastated by the news, but does not blame Cole. A young doctor named Greg Evans (coincidentally Destiny's brother) later promises that he can help Matthew walk again by performing a tricky surgery. Afraid of the risks, Bo and Nora refuse. A furious Matthew hires ruthless lawyer Téa Delgado to sue his parents for the right to make his own decision about the surgery. Bo and Nora bond on the eve of Nora's marriage to Bo's brother Clint Buchanan, and Matthew and Destiny see them kiss. Immediately prior to the wedding, Matthew threatens to tell Clint if his parents do not yield and allow him to have the surgery. They refuse, but Matthew ultimately does not reveal the truth to Clint to spare his feelings. In court, Téa also attempts to coerce Bo and Nora using the secret of their kiss, despite Matthew's forbidding her to do so. When Téa viciously cross-examines Matthew's half-sister Rachel Gannon on the stand, Matthew fires her. Matthew wins the case and decides to proceed with the surgery. To prevent him from going through with it, Bo and Nora steal Matthew away to a London boarding school, where he meets Danielle Rayburn, Téa's daughter by Todd Manning. With Destiny's help, the teens escape and flee back to the United States, and Matthew has the surgery. He regains his ability to walk, and Destiny confesses that she is in love with him, but Matthew soon shares a kiss with Dani.
He enters into a relationship with Danielle. However, as the two go out for the school musical they are introduced to a new transfer student named Nate Salinger. Danielle and Nate then share a mutual attraction followed by a series of kisses. Torn between Matthew and Nate, Danielle breaks up with Matthew following his parent's wedding.
Notes and references
- ^ a b c d e Matthew Buchanan profile - SoapCentral.com Retrieved on December 24, 2008.
- ^ a b Sam Rappaport was thought to be Matthew's biological father from Matthew's birth in 1999 until Sam's death in 2003, during which time Sam's children Will and Jennifer Rappaport were his siblings.
- ^ a b "One Life to Live: Eddie Alderson Lands Contract!". Soaps.com. December 23, 2008. Retrieved December 24, 2008.
- ^ "Comings and Goings: Eddie Alderson (Matthew Buchanan)". Soap Opera Digest. January 6, 2009 (Vol. 34, No. 01). p. 19.
{{cite book}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ Kristen Alderson profile - Soaps.com Retrieved on December 24, 2008.
- ^ Starr Manning profile - SoapCentral.com Retrieved on December 24, 2008.
- ^ "October Demises". Soap Opera Digest. October 25, 2008 (Vol. 33, No. 44). pp. 70–71.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help); Missing or empty|url=(help) - ^ Matthew Buchanan profile - Soaps.com Retrieved on January 24, 2009.
