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Michael Landon
Born 1936-10-31Forest Hills, Queens, New York City, New York, USA
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.
Screen work
Movies & roles
Little House on the Prairie: A Merry Ingalls ChristmasCharles IngallsA Bing Crosby ChristmasSelf (archive footage)The Best of the Dean Martin Celebrity RoastsSelf - Roastee (archive footage)UsJeff HayesWhere Pigeons Go to DieAdult Hugh BaudoumHappy Birthday, Bob: 50 Stars Salute Your 50 Years with NBCSelfCreepy ClassicsTony Rivers - (archive footage)Hollywood's Funniest All-Star BloopersSelf (archive footage)The Dean Martin Celebrity Roast: Michael LandonSelfSam's SonGene OrmanLittle House: The Last FarewellCharles IngallsLittle House: Bless All the Dear ChildrenCharles Ingalls (voice) (uncredited)Little House: Look Back to YesterdayCharles IngallsLove is ForeverJohn EveringhamWalt Disney: One Man's DreamSelfThe Little House YearsCharles IngallsA Walking Tour of Sesame StreetLittle Joe (archive footage)The Loneliest RunnerJohn CurtisDoug Henning's World of MagicRoleMitzi & 100 GuysSelfLittle House on the PrairieCharles IngallsBing Crosby's Sun Valley Christmas ShowRoleThe Special London Bridge SpecialTennis PlayerSwing Out, Sweet LandPeter Minut