Michael Landon
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.
Personal Details
Also Known As
Movies (30)
Little House on the Prairie: A Merry Ingalls Christmas
as Charles Ingalls
2014
A Bing Crosby Christmas
as Self (archive footage)
1998
The Best of the Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts
as Self - Roastee (archive footage)
1998
Us
as Jeff Hayes
1991
Where Pigeons Go to Die
as Adult Hugh Baudoum
1990
Happy Birthday, Bob: 50 Stars Salute Your 50 Years with NBC
as Self
1988
Creepy Classics
as Tony Rivers - (archive footage)
1987
Hollywood's Funniest All-Star Bloopers
as Self (archive footage)
1985
The Dean Martin Celebrity Roast: Michael Landon
as Self
1984
Sam's Son
as Gene Orman
1984
Little House: The Last Farewell
as Charles Ingalls
1984
Little House: Bless All the Dear Children
as Charles Ingalls (voice) (uncredited)
1983
Little House: Look Back to Yesterday
as Charles Ingalls
1983
Love Is Forever
as John Everingham
1983
Walt Disney: One Man's Dream
as Self
1981
The Little House Years
as Charles Ingalls
1979
A Walking Tour of Sesame Street
as Little Joe (archive footage)
1979
Killing Stone
Director (Directing)
1978
The Loneliest Runner
as John Curtis
1976
Doug Henning's World of Magic
1976
Mitzi & 100 Guys
as Self
1975
Little House on the Prairie
as Charles Ingalls
1974
It's Good to Be Alive
Director (Directing)
1974
Bing Crosby's Sun Valley Christmas Show
1973
The Special London Bridge Special
as Tennis Player
1972
Swing Out, Sweet Land
as Peter Minut
1970
The Dean Martin Christmas Show
as Self (uncredited)
1968
Rowan & Martin at the Movies
as Self
1968
Bonanza: Ride the Wind
as Joseph 'Little Joe' Cartwright
1966
The Legend of Tom Dooley
as Tom Dooley
1959
TV Shows (20)
Hollywood '84
as Self
1984
Highway to Heaven
as Jonathan Smith
1984
Falcon Crest
1981
Father Murphy
Director (Directing)
1981
Donny & Marie
as Self
1976
Doug Henning's World of Magic
as Self
1975
People's Choice Awards
as Self - Presenter
1975
Little House on the Prairie
as Charles Ingalls
1974
The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts
as Self
1973
The Electric Company
1971
V.I.P. Schaukel
as Self
1971
The Pet Set
as Self
1971
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
as Self
1968
Hollywood Squares
as Self
1966
Hullabaloo
as Self - Host
1965
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
as Self
1962
The Mike Douglas Show
as Self - Co-Host
1961
Bonanza
as Joe Cartwright
1959
Johnny Staccato
1959
Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse
1958