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
| Birth Location | Forest Hills, Queens, New York City, New York, USA |
|---|---|
| Born | 1936-10-31 |
| Died | 1991-07-01 |
Movies
The Best of the Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts
as Self - Roastee (archive footage)
1998
A Bing Crosby Christmas
as Self (archive footage)
1998
Us
as Jeff Hayes
1991
Where Pigeons Go to Die
as Adult Hugh Baudoum
1990
Creepy Classics
as Tony Rivers - (archive footage)
1987
Horrible Horror
as Tony Rivers in 'I was a Teenage Werewolf'
1986
Hollywood's Funniest All-Star Bloopers
as Self (archive footage)
1985
Sam's Son
as Gene Orman
1984
Little House: The Last Farewell
as Charles Ingalls
1984
Little House: Look Back to Yesterday
as Charles Ingalls
1983
Love is Forever
as John Everingham
1983
Walt Disney: One Man's Dream
as Self
1981
The Little House Years
as Charles Ingalls
1979
A Walking Tour of Sesame Street
as Little Joe (archive footage)
1979
The Loneliest Runner
as John Curtis
1976
Mitzi & 100 Guys
as Self
1975
Little House on the Prairie
as Charles Ingalls
1974
The Special London Bridge Special
as Tennis Player
1972
Ride the Wind
as Joseph 'Little Joe' Cartwright
1970
Swing Out, Sweet Land
as Peter Minut
1970
The Dean Martin Christmas Show
as Self (uncredited)
1968
Rowan & Martin At the Movies
as Self
1968
The Legend of Tom Dooley
as Tom Dooley
1959
God's Little Acre
as Dave Dawson
1958
High School Confidential!
as Steve Bentley
1958
Maracaibo
as Lago Orlando
1958
I Was a Teenage Werewolf
as Tony Rivers
1957
Fight for the Title
as Lombard
1957
These Wilder Years
as Boy in Poolhall
1956
Movies
Us
Executive Producer
1991
Us
Director
1991
Us
Writer
1991
Where Pigeons Go to Die
Executive Producer
1990
Where Pigeons Go to Die
Teleplay
1990
Where Pigeons Go to Die
Director
1990
Sam's Son
Director
1984
Sam's Son
Screenplay
1984
Little House: The Last Farewell
Director
1984
Little House: Bless All the Dear Children
Executive Producer
1983
Love is Forever
Executive Producer
1983
The Little House Years
Director
1979
Killing Stone
Producer
1978
Killing Stone
Writer
1978
Killing Stone
Director
1978
The Loneliest Runner
Producer
1976
The Loneliest Runner
Writer
1976
The Loneliest Runner
Director
1976
Little House on the Prairie
Director
1974
Little House on the Prairie
Executive Producer
1974
It's Good to Be Alive
Director
1974