Born in Los Angeles, California Matthew Labyorteaux began working in commercials at the age of seven. He first appeared in the 1974 film A Woman Under the Influence, and went on be a successful actor. In 1994 he expanded into voice acting, with credits in numerous video games and animated series and films, including 1998's Mulan. He is best known as the voice of Jaden Yuki and The Supreme King in Yu-Gi-Oh! GX from 2005 to 2008 and for portraying Albert Ingalls on Little House on the Prairie from 1978 to 1983.
Labyorteaux was born in Los Angeles and adopted by interior designer and talent agent Ronald Labyorteaux (1930–92) and actress Frances Marshall, born Frances Newman (1927–2012). He is the younger brother of Patrick, also adopted and also an actor, and his adopted sister, Jane.