
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.
Acting · 68
Us
1991
Creepy Classics
1987
Sam's Son
1984
Love is Forever
1983
Falcon Crest
1981
Donny & Marie
1976
Mitzi & 100 Guys
1975
The Pet Set
1971
Hullabaloo
1965
Bonanza
1959
Johnny Staccato
1959
The Rifleman
1958
The Texan
1958
Frontier Doctor
1958
Maracaibo
1958
Trackdown
1957
Suspicion
1957
Alcoa Theatre
1957
Wire Service
1956
Telephone Time
1956
Matinee Theater
1955
Cheyenne
1955
Studio One
1948
Bambi
1948
Directing · 13
Production · 11
Writing · 10
Creator · 2






































































