Biography
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.
Acted in 49
2010s
- 2014
Little House on the Prairie: A Merry Ingalls Christmas
Charles Ingalls
1990s
- 1991
Us
Jeff Hayes
- 1990
Where Pigeons Go to Die
Adult Hugh Baudoum
1980s
- 1987
Creepy Classics
Tony Rivers - (archive footage)
- 1984
Sam's Son
Gene Orman
- 1983
Love is Forever
John Everingham
- 1981
1970s
- 1979
The Little House Years
Charles Ingalls
A Walking Tour of Sesame Street
Little Joe (archive footage)
- 1976
The Loneliest Runner
John Curtis
- 1974
Little House on the Prairie
Charles Ingalls
- 1973
Bing Crosby's Sun Valley Christmas Show
Movie
- 1972
The Special London Bridge Special
Tennis Player
- 1971
- 1970
Swing Out, Sweet Land
Peter Minut
1960s
- 1966
Bonanza: Ride the Wind
Joseph 'Little Joe' Cartwright
1950s
- 1959
The Legend of Tom Dooley
Tom Dooley
- 1958
Frontier Doctor
TV
High School Confidential!
Steve Bentley
Maracaibo
Lago Orlando
- 1957
I Was a Teenage Werewolf
Tony Rivers
- 1956
These Wilder Years
Boy in Poolhall (uncredited)
- 1955
- 1953
General Electric Theater
Claude Duncan, Dixon · 1 episode
- 1951
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
Sandy, Don Burns · 1 episode
1940s
- 1948
Directed 13
1990s
- 1991
Us
Director
- 1990
Where Pigeons Go to Die
Director
1980s
- 1984
Sam's Son
Director
- 1981
1970s
- 1979
The Little House Years
Director
- 1978
Killing Stone
Director
- 1976
The Loneliest Runner
Director
- 1974
Little House on the Prairie
Director
It's Good to Be Alive
Director
1950s
- 1959
Produced 11
2010s
- 2014
Little House on the Prairie: A Merry Ingalls Christmas
Executive Producer
1990s
- 1991
Us
Executive Producer
- 1990
Where Pigeons Go to Die
Executive Producer
1980s
- 1984
- 1983
Love is Forever
Executive Producer
- 1981
1970s
- 1978
Killing Stone
Producer
- 1976
The Loneliest Runner
Producer
- 1974
Little House on the Prairie
Executive Producer
Wrote 10
1990s
- 1991
Us
Writer
- 1990
Where Pigeons Go to Die
Teleplay
1980s
- 1984
Sam's Son
Screenplay
- 1981
1970s
- 1978
Killing Stone
Writer
- 1976
The Loneliest Runner
Writer
- 1974
1950s
- 1959
Created 2
1980s
- 1984
- 1981
Appearances22
1990s
- 1998
A Bing Crosby Christmas
Self (archive footage)
The Best of the Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts
Self - Roastee (archive footage)
1980s
- 1988
Happy Birthday, Bob: 50 Stars Salute Your 50 Years with NBC
Self
- 1985
- 1981
Walt Disney: One Man's Dream
Self
1970s
- 1976
- 1975
Doug Henning's World of Magic
Self · 1 episode
Mitzi & 100 Guys
Self
- 1973
- 1971
1960s
- 1968
The Dean Martin Christmas Show
Self (uncredited)
Rowan & Martin at the Movies
Self
- 1966
- 1965
Hullabaloo
Self - Host · 2 episodes
- 1962
- 1961
1950s
- 1957
- 1954
