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.
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 on the Prairie
Director
I Was a Teenage Werewolf
as Tony Rivers
Little House: The Last Farewell
Director
Cast Credits
Little House on the Prairie: A Merry Ingalls Christmas
as Charles Ingalls
The Best of the Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts
as Self - Roastee (archive footage)
Us
as Jeff Hayes
Where Pigeons Go to Die
as Adult Hugh Baudoum
Sam's Son
as Gene Orman
Little House: The Last Farewell
as Charles Ingalls
Little House: Bless All the Dear Children
as Charles Ingalls (voice) (uncredited)
Little House: Look Back to Yesterday
as Charles Ingalls
Love is Forever
as John Everingham
The Little House Years
as Charles Ingalls
A Walking Tour of Sesame Street
as Little Joe (archive footage)
The Loneliest Runner
as John Curtis
Little House on the Prairie
as Charles Ingalls
The Special London Bridge Special
as Tennis Player
Swing Out, Sweet Land
as Peter Minut
The Dean Martin Christmas Show
as Self (uncredited)
Bonanza: Ride the Wind
as Joseph 'Little Joe' Cartwright
The Legend of Tom Dooley
as Tom Dooley
God's Little Acre
as Dave Dawson
High School Confidential!
as Steve Bentley
Maracaibo
as Lago Orlando
I Was a Teenage Werewolf
as Tony Rivers
Fight for the Title
as Lombard
These Wilder Years
as Boy in Poolhall (uncredited)
Crew Credits
Little House on the Prairie: A Merry Ingalls Christmas
Executive Producer
Us
Director
Where Pigeons Go to Die
Director
Sam's Son
Director
Little House: The Last Farewell
Director
Little House: Bless All the Dear Children
Executive Producer
Love is Forever
Executive Producer
The Little House Years
Director
Killing Stone
Director
The Loneliest Runner
Director
Little House on the Prairie
Director
It's Good to Be Alive
Director