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Michael Landon

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Birthdate

1936-10-31

Day of Death

1991-07-01

Place of Birth

Forest Hills, Queens, New York City, New York, USA

Michael Landon

Biography

Michael Landon (born Eugene Maurice Orowitz; October 31, 1936 – July 1, 1991) was an American actor, writer, director, and producer. He is known for his roles as Little Joe Cartwright in Bonanza (1959–1973), Charles Ingalls in Little House on the Prairie (1974–1983), and Jonathan Smith in Highway to Heaven (1984–1989). Landon appeared on the cover of TV Guide 22 times, second only to Lucille Ball.

Filmography (34)

⭐ 8.4 Role: Charles Ingalls

Little House on the Prairie: A Merry Ingalls Christmas

2014
⭐ 10.0 Role: Self (archive footage)

A Bing Crosby Christmas

1998
⭐ 6.5 Role: Self - Roastee (archive footage)

The Best of the Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts

1998
⭐ 5.0 Role: Jeff Hayes

Us

1991
⭐ 7.7 Role: Adult Hugh Baudoum

Where Pigeons Go to Die

1990
⭐ 6.0 Role: Self

Happy Birthday, Bob: 50 Stars Salute Your 50 Years with NBC

1988
⭐ 6.4 Role: Tony Rivers - (archive footage)

Creepy Classics

1987
⭐ 0 Role: Self (archive footage)

Hollywood's Funniest All-Star Bloopers

1985
No Image
⭐ 0 Role: Self

The Dean Martin Celebrity Roast: Michael Landon

1984
⭐ 6.5 Role: Gene Orman

Sam's Son

1984
⭐ 7.2 Role: Charles Ingalls

Little House: The Last Farewell

1984
⭐ 5.2 Role: Charles Ingalls (voice) (uncredited)

Little House: Bless All the Dear Children

1983
⭐ 6.9 Role: Charles Ingalls

Little House: Look Back to Yesterday

1983
⭐ 5.2 Role: John Everingham

Love is Forever

1983
⭐ 0 Role: Self

Walt Disney: One Man's Dream

1981