Quick Facts
Born:
1936-10-31
Birthplace:
Forest Hills, Queens, New York City, New York, USA
Credits:
86 Total Roles
Michael Landon
Acting
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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.
Known For
Little House on the Prairie
Charles Ingalls
Little House on the Prairie
Narrator (voice)
Bonanza
Joe Cartwright
Highway to Heaven
Jonathan Smith
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Self
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Self - Guest Host
Falcon Crest
Self
I Was a Teenage Werewolf
Tony Rivers
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Little House on the Prairie: A Merry Ingalls Christmas MOVIE | Charles Ingalls |
| 1998 | A Bing Crosby Christmas MOVIE | Self (archive footage) |
| 1998 | The Best of the Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts MOVIE | Self - Roastee (archive footage) |
| 1991 | Us MOVIE | Jeff Hayes |
| 1990 | Where Pigeons Go to Die MOVIE | Adult Hugh Baudoum |
| 1988 | Happy Birthday, Bob: 50 Stars Salute Your 50 Years with NBC MOVIE | Self |
| 1987 | Creepy Classics MOVIE | Tony Rivers - (archive footage) |
| 1985 | Hollywood's Funniest All-Star Bloopers MOVIE | Self (archive footage) |
| 1984 | The Dean Martin Celebrity Roast: Michael Landon MOVIE | Self |
| 1984 | Hollywood '84 TV | Self |