Michael Landon
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
- Acting
- Born
- 1936-10-31 · Forest Hills, Queens, New York City, New York, USA
- Died
- 1991-07-01
Known for
- Little House on the Prairie (1974) — Charles Ingalls
- Bonanza (1959) — Joe Cartwright
- Highway to Heaven (1984) — Jonathan Smith
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) — Self
- Falcon Crest (1981)
- I Was a Teenage Werewolf (1957) — Tony Rivers
- The Rifleman (1958)
- Wanted: Dead or Alive (1958) — Carl Martin
- The Wonderful World of Disney (1954) — Self
- Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In (1968) — Self
- God's Little Acre (1958) — Dave Dawson
- Match Game (1973) — Self
- The Electric Company (1971)
- Cheyenne (1955)
- High School Confidential! (1958) — Steve Bentley
- Little House on the Prairie (1974) — Charles Ingalls