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
Series
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Self
1962
Series
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Self - Guest Host
1962
Series
The Mike Douglas Show
Self - Co-Host
1961
Series
Little House on the Prairie
Charles Ingalls
1974
Series
Bonanza
Joe Cartwright
1959
Series
The Rifleman
1958
Series
Falcon Crest
1981
Series
Matinee Theater
1955
Series
Cheyenne
1955
Series
Cheyenne
Trooper (uncredited)
1955
Series
Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre
Dan Overton
1956
Series
Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre
Vance Coburn
1956
Series
Highway to Heaven
Jonathan Smith
1984
Series
Bambi
Self (archive footage)
1948
Series
People's Choice Awards
Self - Presenter
1975
Series
People's Choice Awards
Self - Host
1975
Series
Wanted: Dead or Alive
Carl Martin
1958
Series
Wanted: Dead or Alive
Clay McGarrett
1958
Series
Studio One
Augie Barone
1948
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
Self
1957
Series
Match Game
Self
1973
Series
Telephone Time
1956
Series
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
Self
1968
State Trooper
1956
State Trooper
Willie Losada
1956
State Trooper
Joe Durando
1956
Series
The Texan
1958
Series
The 20th Century Fox Hour
Eddie
1955
Series
Tombstone Territory
Chris Anderson
1957
Series
Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse
Aitchinson
1958
Series
Trackdown
Jed Daws
1957
Series
The Electric Company
1971
Series
Suspicion
Howard
1957
Series
The Adventures of Jim Bowie
Jerome Juventin
1956
Series
Donny & Marie
Self
1976
Series
Alcoa Theatre
Johnny Risk
1957
Series
The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts
Self
1973
Series
Hollywood Squares
Self
1966
V.I.P. Schaukel
Self
1971
Series
Johnny Staccato
1959
Series
The Wonderful World of Disney
Self
1954
Series
The Pet Set
Self
1971
Series
Wire Service
Pietro
1956
Series
Hullabaloo
Self - Host
1965
Series
Frontier Doctor
1958
Hollywood '84
Self
1984
Film
Mitzi & 100 Guys
Self
1975
Series
General Electric Theater
Claude Duncan
1953
Series
General Electric Theater
Dixon
1953
Film
Maracaibo
Lago Orlando
1958
Film
God's Little Acre
Dave Dawson
1958
Series
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
Sandy
1951
Series
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
1951
Series
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
Don Burns
1951
Film
Little House: Look Back to Yesterday
Charles Ingalls
1983
Film
The Special London Bridge Special
Tennis Player
1972
Film
Little House: The Last Farewell
Charles Ingalls
1984
Film
Hollywood's Funniest All-Star Bloopers
Self (archive footage)
1985
Film
High School Confidential!
Steve Bentley
1958
Film
Bonanza: Ride the Wind
Joseph 'Little Joe' Cartwright
1966
Series
Doug Henning's World of Magic
Self
1975
Film
I Was a Teenage Werewolf
Tony Rivers
1957
Film
The Dean Martin Christmas Show
Self (uncredited)
1968
Film
Love is Forever
John Everingham
1983
Film
The Loneliest Runner
John Curtis
1976
Film
Little House: Bless All the Dear Children
Charles Ingalls (voice) (uncredited)
1983
Film
Rowan & Martin at the Movies
Self
1968
Film
A Walking Tour of Sesame Street
Little Joe (archive footage)
1979
Film
Swing Out, Sweet Land
Peter Minut
1970
Film
Where Pigeons Go to Die
Adult Hugh Baudoum
1990
Film
Little House on the Prairie
Charles Ingalls
1974
Film
Creepy Classics
Tony Rivers - (archive footage)
1987
Film
Sam's Son
Gene Orman
1984
Doug Henning's World of Magic
1976
Film
Walt Disney: One Man's Dream
Self
1981
Film
The Legend of Tom Dooley
Tom Dooley
1959
Film
The Best of the Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts
Self - Roastee (archive footage)
1998
Film
Little House on the Prairie: A Merry Ingalls Christmas
Charles Ingalls
2014
Film
Us
Jeff Hayes
1991
Film
These Wilder Years
Boy in Poolhall (uncredited)
1956
Film
Happy Birthday, Bob: 50 Stars Salute Your 50 Years with NBC
Self
1988
Film
A Bing Crosby Christmas
Self (archive footage)
1998
The Dean Martin Celebrity Roast: Michael Landon
Self
1984
Fight for the Title
Lombard
1957
Film
The Little House Years
Charles Ingalls
1979
Film
Bing Crosby's Sun Valley Christmas Show
1973