Michael Landon

Michael Landon

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.

26 TV shows

TV Shows

Other Credits

Little House on the Prairie, Donny & Marie, General Electric Theater, Johnny Staccato, Schlitz Playhouse of Stars, Hullabaloo, Frontier Doctor, Wire Service, Hollywood Squares, Doug Henning's World of Magic, V.I.P. Schaukel, Alcoa Theatre, The Wonderful World of Disney, Hollywood '84, People's Choice Awards