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.
31
Films
46
TV Shows
13
Crew Credits
Known For
77 Credits
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
as Self
1962
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
as Self - Guest Host
1962
The Mike Douglas Show
as Self - Co-Host
1961
Bonanza
as Joe Cartwright
1959
Falcon Crest
1981
The Rifleman
1958
Little House on the Prairie
as Charles Ingalls
1974
Little House on the Prairie
as Narrator (voice)
1974
Cheyenne
1955
Cheyenne
as Trooper (uncredited)
1955
Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre
as Dan Overton
1956
Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre
as Vance Coburn
1956
Behind the Camera
13 CreditsBonanza
Director, Writer
1959
Little House on the Prairie
Director, Writer, Producer
1974
Highway to Heaven
Director, Writer
1984
Father Murphy
Director, Producer, Writer
1981
Little House: The Last Farewell
Director, Writer
1984
Little House on the Prairie
Director
1974
Us
Director, Writer
1991
The Loneliest Runner
Director, Writer, Producer
1976
Sam's Son
Director
1984
It's Good to Be Alive
Director
1974
Where Pigeons Go to Die
Director
1990
Killing Stone
Director, Writer, Producer
1978