Michael Landon

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.

Known For

Cast Credits

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: Bless All the Dear Children

as Charles Ingalls (voice) (uncredited)

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

Swing Out, Sweet Land

as Peter Minut

The Dean Martin Christmas Show

as Self (uncredited)

Bonanza: Ride the Wind

as Joseph 'Little Joe' Cartwright

God's Little Acre

as Dave Dawson

Maracaibo

as Lago Orlando

These Wilder Years

as Boy in Poolhall (uncredited)

Crew Credits