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Michael Landon

Michael Landon

Director & actor · born 31 October 1936 · 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.

Where to start: Us (1991).

As director 9

As actor 30

TV shows 8

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Michael Landon movie?

By viewer score, Us (1991) at 5.0/10.

What are Michael Landon’s most popular movies?

I Was a Teenage Werewolf.

How many movies has Michael Landon made?

39 films on TMDB, 9 as director, 30 as actor.

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