Acting
Michael Landon
1936-1991
Known for Little House on the Prairie, Highway to Heaven, Bonanza.
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Born10/31/1936
Died07/01/1991
AgeDied at 54
BirthplaceForest Hills, Queens, New York City, New York, USA
DepartmentActing
Also known asEugene Maurice Orowitz, Mike Landon, Emo, Μάικλ Λάντον, مایکل لاندن, Michael London
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.
