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
Mitzi & 100 Guys
as Self
God's Little Acre
as Dave Dawson
Little House: The Last Farewell
as Charles Ingalls
High School Confidential!
as Steve Bentley
The Dean Martin Christmas Show
as Self (uncredited)
The Best of the Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts
as Self - Roastee (archive footage)
Little House: Bless All the Dear Children
as Charles Ingalls (voice) (uncredited)
The Special London Bridge Special
as Tennis Player
Hollywood's Funniest All-Star Bloopers
as Self (archive footage)
The Loneliest Runner
as John Curtis
Known For - TV Shows
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
as Self
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
as Self - Guest Host
Bonanza
as Joe Cartwright
Falcon Crest
Little House on the Prairie
as Charles Ingalls
Little House on the Prairie
as Narrator (voice)
The Mike Douglas Show
as Self - Co-Host
Bambi
as Self (archive footage)
The Rifleman
Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre
as Dan Overton