

Michael Landon
Acting•Born October 31, 1936•Died July 1, 1991 (age 54)•Forest Hills, Queens, New York City, New York, USA
Biography
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

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962•TV Series•
7.5

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962•TV Series•
7.5

Bonanza
1959•TV Series•
7.5

The Mike Douglas Show
1961•TV Series•
5.8

Falcon Crest
1981•TV Series•
5.6

Little House on the Prairie
1974•TV Series•
7.9

The Rifleman
1958•TV Series•
7.1

Matinee Theater
1955•TV Series•
5.3
Filmography
Personal Info
DepartmentActing
BirthdayOctober 31, 1936
Day of DeathJuly 1, 1991
Place of BirthForest Hills, Queens, New York City, New York, USA
Popularity1.7
