Acting
Michael Landon
EN cinema · 36 credits
Born
31 October 1936
Died
1 July 1991 (aged 54)
Birthplace
Forest Hills, Queens, New York City, New York, USA
Also known as Eugene Maurice Orowitz · Mike Landon · Emo · Μάικλ Λάντον · مایکل لاندن · Michael London
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
Filmography
Little House on the Prairie: A Merry Ingalls Christmas
as Charles Ingalls, Executive Producer
A Bing Crosby Christmas
as Self (archive footage)
The Best of the Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts
as Self - Roastee (archive footage)
Us
as Jeff Hayes, Director, Writer, Executive Producer
Where Pigeons Go to Die
as Adult Hugh Baudoum, Director, Teleplay, Executive Producer
Creepy Classics
as Tony Rivers - (archive footage)
Hollywood's Funniest All-Star Bloopers
as Self (archive footage)
Sam's Son
as Gene Orman, Director, Screenplay
Little House: The Last Farewell
as Charles Ingalls, Director, Writer
Love is Forever
as John Everingham, Executive Producer
Little House: Look Back to Yesterday
as Charles Ingalls
Little House: Bless All the Dear Children
as Charles Ingalls (voice) (uncredited), Executive Producer
The Little House Years
as Charles Ingalls, Director
A Walking Tour of Sesame Street
as Little Joe (archive footage)
Killing Stone
Director, Writer, Producer
The Loneliest Runner
as John Curtis, Director, Writer, Producer
Mitzi & 100 Guys
as Self
Little House on the Prairie
as Charles Ingalls, Director, Executive Producer
The Special London Bridge Special
as Tennis Player
Swing Out, Sweet Land
as Peter Minut
The Dean Martin Christmas Show
as Self (uncredited)
Bonanza: Ride the Wind
as Joseph 'Little Joe' Cartwright
The Legend of Tom Dooley
as Tom Dooley
God's Little Acre
as Dave Dawson
High School Confidential!
as Steve Bentley
Maracaibo
as Lago Orlando
I Was a Teenage Werewolf
as Tony Rivers
These Wilder Years
as Boy in Poolhall (uncredited)