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.

Known For

Little House: Look Back to Yesterday

Charles Ingalls

I Was a Teenage Werewolf

Tony Rivers

Little House: Bless All the Dear Children

Charles Ingalls (voice) (uncredited)

God's Little Acre

Dave Dawson

Little House: The Last Farewell

Charles Ingalls

Little House on the Prairie

Charles Ingalls

The Dean Martin Christmas Show

Self (uncredited)

Where Pigeons Go to Die

Adult Hugh Baudoum