Michael Landon
Actor
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.
Born1936-10-31
Place of BirthForest Hills, Queens, New York City, New York, USA
Known For
7.5
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Talk
5.8
The Mike Douglas Show
ComedyTalk
8.0
Little House on the Prairie
WesternDrama
7.5
Bonanza
WesternAction & Adventure
7.1
The Rifleman
Action & AdventureWestern
5.6
Falcon Crest
SoapDrama
5.3
Matinee Theater
Drama
6.2
Cheyenne
WesternDrama
6.2
Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre
WesternDrama
7.4
Highway to Heaven
FamilyDrama
9.0
Bambi
Reality
7.0
Wanted: Dead or Alive
WesternAction & Adventure
9.2
People's Choice Awards
5.4
Studio One
Drama
7.5
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
Talk
7.9
Match Game
6.5
Telephone Time
Drama
6.8
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
Comedy
5.7
State Trooper
Action & AdventureDrama
6.0
The Texan
Western
6.0
The 20th Century Fox Hour
Drama
6.9
Tombstone Territory
Western
6.9
Trackdown
WesternAction & Adventure
6.3
Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse
Drama