Known For
Acting
Birthday
October 31, 1936
Place of Birth
Forest Hills, Queens, New York City, New York, USA
Also Known As
- Eugene Maurice Orowitz
- Mike Landon
- Emo
- Μάικλ Λάντον
- مایکل لاندن
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.
Known For - Movies
High School Confidential!
as Steve Bentley
Happy Birthday, Bob: 50 Stars Salute Your 50 Years with NBC
as Self
Sam's Son
as Gene Orman
The Dean Martin Christmas Show
as Self (uncredited)
God's Little Acre
as Dave Dawson
Little House on the Prairie
as Charles Ingalls
Mitzi & 100 Guys
as Self
Little House: The Last Farewell
as Charles Ingalls
Hollywood's Funniest All-Star Bloopers
as Self (archive footage)
Rowan & Martin at the Movies
as Self
Known For - TV Shows
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
as Self
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
as Self - Guest Host
Falcon Crest
The Mike Douglas Show
as Self - Co-Host
Bonanza
as Joe Cartwright
Little House on the Prairie
as Charles Ingalls
Little House on the Prairie
as Narrator (voice)
The Rifleman
Cheyenne
Cheyenne
as Trooper (uncredited)