Michael Landon
Known for Acting
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
God's Little Acre
1958
as Dave Dawson
The Dean Martin Christmas Show
1968
as Self (uncredited)
Maracaibo
1958
as Lago Orlando
Little House: Bless All the Dear Children
1983
as Charles Ingalls (voice) (uncredited)
Little House: Bless All the Dear Children
1983
Executive Producer
Little House: The Last Farewell
1984
as Charles Ingalls
Little House: The Last Farewell
1984
Director
Little House: The Last Farewell
1984
Writer
High School Confidential!
1958
as Steve Bentley
Happy Birthday, Bob: 50 Stars Salute Your 50 Years with NBC
1988
as Self
Little House: Look Back to Yesterday
1983
as Charles Ingalls
Hollywood's Funniest All-Star Bloopers
1985
as Self (archive footage)
Us
1991
as Jeff Hayes
Us
1991
Director
Us
1991
Writer
Us
1991
Executive Producer
Rowan & Martin at the Movies
1968
as Self
Sam's Son
1984
as Gene Orman
Sam's Son
1984
Director
Sam's Son
1984
Screenplay