Michael Landon
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- October 31, 1936
- Died
- July 1, 1991
- Birthplace
- Forest Hills, Queens, New York City, New York, USA
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.
Filmography
Little House on the Prairie: A Merry Ingalls Christmas 2014
as Charles Ingalls, Executive Producer
The Best of the Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts 1998
as Self - Roastee (archive footage)
A Bing Crosby Christmas 1998
as Self (archive footage)
Us 1991
as Jeff Hayes, Director, Writer, Executive Producer
Where Pigeons Go to Die 1990
as Adult Hugh Baudoum, Director, Teleplay, Executive Producer
Happy Birthday, Bob: 50 Stars Salute Your 50 Years with NBC 1988
as Self
Creepy Classics 1987
as Tony Rivers - (archive footage)
Hollywood's Funniest All-Star Bloopers 1985
as Self (archive footage)
- The Dean Martin Celebrity Roast: Michael Landon
The Dean Martin Celebrity Roast: Michael Landon 1984
as Self
Sam's Son 1984
as Gene Orman, Director, Screenplay
Little House: The Last Farewell 1984
as Charles Ingalls, Director, Writer
Little House: Bless All the Dear Children 1983
as Charles Ingalls (voice) (uncredited), Executive Producer
Little House: Look Back to Yesterday 1983
as Charles Ingalls
Love is Forever 1983
as John Everingham, Executive Producer
Walt Disney: One Man's Dream 1981
as Self
The Little House Years 1979
as Charles Ingalls, Director
A Walking Tour of Sesame Street 1979
as Little Joe (archive footage)
Killing Stone 1978
Director, Writer, Producer
The Loneliest Runner 1976
as John Curtis, Director, Writer, Producer
- Doug Henning's World of Magic
Doug Henning's World of Magic 1976
Actor
Mitzi & 100 Guys 1975
as Self
Little House on the Prairie 1974
as Charles Ingalls, Executive Producer, Director
It's Good to Be Alive 1974
Director
Bing Crosby's Sun Valley Christmas Show 1973
Actor
The Special London Bridge Special 1972
as Tennis Player
Swing Out, Sweet Land 1970
as Peter Minut
The Dean Martin Christmas Show 1968
as Self (uncredited)
Rowan & Martin at the Movies 1968
as Self
Bonanza: Ride the Wind 1966
as Joseph 'Little Joe' Cartwright
The Legend of Tom Dooley 1959
as Tom Dooley
God's Little Acre 1958
as Dave Dawson
High School Confidential! 1958
as Steve Bentley
Maracaibo 1958
as Lago Orlando
I Was a Teenage Werewolf 1957
as Tony Rivers
- Fight for the Title
Fight for the Title 1957
as Lombard
These Wilder Years 1956
as Boy in Poolhall (uncredited)
Credits from TMDB.