Where are they now: BRIAN MATTHEWS

- David Laurent on SB (1986) -

Brian Matthews portrayed the Adult David in the 1981 Broadway musical Copperfield and he made his film debut in The Burning (1981). Then he played Eric Garrison on the soap opera The Young and the Restless (1983-1985). He went on to portray Brother Martin on Days of our Lives (1985–1986) and David Laurent on Santa Barbara (April – June 1986): he came to Santa Barbara the day after the murder of his wife Madeline Capwell. He was soon arrested and charged with murder. He was represented at his trial by Julia Wainwright (Nancy Grahn), who quickly falls under his charm. Finally acquitted and without any further proof of his guilt, David is released and left the town, leaving Julia shocked and in tears. The murder case was resolved just at the end of 1986: Madeleine was killed by her sister, Courtney, in self-defense. After SB, Matthews starred on an episode of Murder, she wrote (1987), on two tv movies - Miracle at Beekman's Place (1988) and Red Nights (1989) – and on a independent movie, Crime Stopper (1990). His last appearance was on the tv series Hull High (1990).

Currently Brian Matthews is 59 years old, he has left Hollywood working as Family Therapist and he was a 2012 Republican candidate seeking election to the U.S. House representing the 25th Congressional District of Texas. Over two years ago, he and his wife adopted three children from Ethiopia. His campaign’s official slogan was: “I will courageously persevere to fight for all Texans and our shared values of Faith, Family and Freedom!”. Matthews was defeated by Wes Riddle and Roger Williams in the May 29, 2012, Republican primary. What Nancy Lee Grahn could think, knowing that David Laurent was a Republican candidate (as well as a unfaithful, a liar and opportunist character)? I would pay to find out it!! Enjoy my video ;)))