Michael Landon

Michael Landon

  • Birthday: 10/31/1936
  • Deathday: 7/1/1991
  • Place of birth: Forest Hills, Queens, New York City, New York, USA
  • Fame for: Acting
  • Also known as: Eugene Maurice Orowitz, Mike Landon, Emo, Μάικλ Λάντον

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

God's Little Acre
Release date: 9/23/1958

God's Little Acre

Role(s): Dave Dawson

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High School Confidential!
Release date: 5/30/1958

High School Confidential!

Role(s): Steve Bentley

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I Was a Teenage Werewolf
Release date: 6/19/1957

I Was a Teenage Werewolf

Role(s): Tony Rivers

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The Special London Bridge Special
Release date: 1/1/1972

The Special London Bridge Special

Role(s): Tennis Player

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Sam's Son
Release date: 8/17/1984

Sam's Son

Role(s): Gene Orman

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