Meredith Eaton Biography: Age, Career, Husband, Height, Ethnicity, Net Worth, Children, Wiki

Meredith Hope Eaton, also known as Meredith Eaton, is a renowned American actress known for her groundbreaking roles in television, particularly as one of the first women with dwarfism to secure a regular prime-time series role. Standing at 4 feet (122 cm) tall, she refers to herself as a “short-stature actress.”

She gained recognition for portraying the feisty attorney Emily Resnick on Family Law, the sharp-tongued Bethany Horowitz on Boston Legal, immunologist Carol Wilson on NCIS and NCIS: New Orleans, and the authoritative Matilda “Matty” Webber on MacGyver. Before acting, she pursued a career in clinical psychology and worked as a psychotherapist.

Early Life and Education

 
Meredith Eaton was born on August 26, 1974, in Long Island, New York, to mother Diane Eaton and father. Growing up on the south shore of Long Island, she navigated life with dwarfism from a young age, which shaped her resilience and perspective. She developed an interest in the arts and performing, including playing piano from age seven.

She attended Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in interdisciplinary studies with a minor in theater in 1996 and was active in the Delta Phi Epsilon sorority. She later completed a master’s degree in clinical psychology from the Derner Institute of Advanced Psychological Studies at Adelphi University, achieving a perfect 4.0 GPA. Before transitioning to acting, she worked as a psychotherapist in a locked psychiatric unit for criminally insane patients in Los Angeles.

Career

Meredith Eaton’s acting career began in 1999 when she attended an open casting call for the comedy film Unconditional Love, winning the role of Maudey Beasley over 500 other women from the US, Canada, and the UK (the film was released in 2002 and became a cult classic). Her performance impressed writer-director Paul Haggis, who created the role of attorney Emily Resnick for her on the CBS series Family Law (1999–2002), making her the first woman with dwarfism in a regular prime-time role.

She later starred as feisty attorney Bethany Horowitz on Boston Legal (2005–2008, role created by David E. Kelley). Other notable roles include recurring immunologist Carol Wilson on NCIS (2006–2018+) and NCIS: New Orleans, guest spots on shows like House, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Without a Trace, and CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, and a lead role as Matilda “Matty” Webber on MacGyver (2016–2021). She appeared in the film Turks & Caicos (2013) with Christopher Walken and Bill Nighy, and in Paranormal Activity 3 (2011). Her work highlights advocacy for representation and breaking stereotypes in Hollywood.

Awards and Nominations  

• MAC Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress in a Drama (Family Law).  
• Winner of “Best New Cast Addition For A Television Series” from Pop Matters (Family Law).  
• Named a “Must Watch” by Entertainment Weekly and one of Yahoo! TV’s top “Dramatic Debuts” (Boston Legal).  
• Screen Actors Guild Award nomination for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series (Boston Legal, 2007).  
• Christopher Reeve Acting Scholarship Award (for advocacy work).

Social Media  

• Instagram Handle: @themereaton  

Personal Life  

Meredith Eaton, 52, is an accomplished actress and former psychotherapist. She was previously married to actor Michael Gilden (also of short stature) from 2001 until his suicide in December 2006. She later married professional photographer Brian S. Gordon on October 12, 2008; they share one daughter (details kept private).

The couple resides in Los Angeles, California, and Eaton is known for her advocacy in animal welfare and mental health. She has spoken openly about overcoming challenges related to her height and personal losses, emphasizing resilience and representation.

Filmography

• Notable Films:
• Unconditional Love (2002)
• Paranormal Activity 3 (2011)
• Turks & Caicos (2013).  

Television Series

• Family Law (1999–2002, Emily Resnick)
• Boston Legal (2005–2008, Bethany Horowitz)
• NCIS / NCIS: New Orleans (2006–present, recurring Carol Wilson)
• MacGyver (2016–2021, Matilda “Matty” Webber).  

Net Worth

 
Meredith Eaton is an American actress. Net worth is estimated at around $5 million USD. Her income primarily comes from long-running television roles (including major series like MacGyver and NCIS), guest appearances, film work, and residuals from her extensive career in prime-time TV. Earlier estimates were lower (around $1–3 million), but recent sources reflect growth driven by her sustained success and advocacy-related opportunities.

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