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Michael Landon

Michael Landon

Birthday: 1936-10-31 | Place of Birth: Forest 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.

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Known For

Acting

Year
Title

Role

1991
Us

as    Jeff Hayes

1984
Sam's Son

as    Gene Orman

1984
Highway to Heaven

as    Jonathan Smith

1983
Love is Forever

as    John Everingham

1975
Mitzi & 100 Guys

as    Self

1959
Bonanza

as    Joe Cartwright