8.0
TV
Acting
Michael Landon
- Born
- Died
- (aged 54)
- Birthplace
- Forest Hills, Queens, New York City, New York, USA
- Credits
- 79 titles
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.
Signature work
Known For
8.0
TV
7.5
TV
Bonanza
7.4
TV
Highway to Heaven
7.6
TV
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
5.6
TV
Falcon Crest
4.8
Movie
I Was a Teenage Werewolf
7.1
TV
The Rifleman
7.1
TV
Wanted: Dead or Alive
6.2
Movie
God's Little Acre
7.4
TV
The Electric Company
6.2
TV
Cheyenne
5.6
Movie
High School Confidential!
8.1
Movie
Little House on the Prairie
6.9
Movie
Little House: Look Back to Yesterday
7.2
Movie
Little House: The Last Farewell
5.4
TV
Studio One
5.4
Movie
Little House: Bless All the Dear Children
6.9
TV
Tombstone Territory
Acting credits 76
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Little House on the Prairie: A Merry Ingalls Christmas Film | Charles Ingalls |
| 1998 | A Bing Crosby Christmas Film | Self (archive footage) |
| 1998 | The Best of the Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts Film | Self - Roastee (archive footage) |
| 1991 | Us Film | Jeff Hayes |
| 1990 | Where Pigeons Go to Die Film | Adult Hugh Baudoum |
| 1988 | Happy Birthday, Bob: 50 Stars Salute Your 50 Years with NBC Film | Self |
| 1987 | Creepy Classics Film | Tony Rivers - (archive footage) |
| 1985 | Hollywood's Funniest All-Star Bloopers Film | Self (archive footage) |
| 1984 | The Dean Martin Celebrity Roast: Michael Landon Film | Self |
| 1984 | Hollywood '84 TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 1984 | Highway to Heaven TV | Jonathan Smith (111 ep) |
| 1984 | Sam's Son Film | Gene Orman |
| 1984 | Little House: The Last Farewell Film | Charles Ingalls |
| 1983 | Little House: Bless All the Dear Children Film | Charles Ingalls (voice) (uncredited) |
| 1983 | Little House: Look Back to Yesterday Film | Charles Ingalls |
| 1983 | Love is Forever Film | John Everingham |
| 1981 | Walt Disney: One Man's Dream Film | Self |
| 1981 | Falcon Crest TV | (1 ep) |
| 1979 | The Little House Years Film | Charles Ingalls |
| 1979 | A Walking Tour of Sesame Street Film | Little Joe (archive footage) |
| 1976 | The Loneliest Runner Film | John Curtis |
| 1976 | Doug Henning's World of Magic Film | |
| 1976 | Donny & Marie TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 1975 | Doug Henning's World of Magic TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 1975 | Mitzi & 100 Guys Film | Self |
| 1975 | People's Choice Awards TV | Self - Presenter, Self - Host (1 ep) |
| 1974 | Little House on the Prairie TV | Charles Ingalls (181 ep) |
| 1974 | Little House on the Prairie Film | Charles Ingalls |
| 1973 | Bing Crosby's Sun Valley Christmas Show Film | |
| 1973 | The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 1973 | Match Game TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 1972 | The Special London Bridge Special Film | Tennis Player |
| 1971 | The Electric Company TV | (1 ep) |
| 1971 | V.I.P. Schaukel TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 1971 | The Pet Set TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 1970 | Swing Out, Sweet Land Film | Peter Minut |
| 1968 | The Dean Martin Christmas Show Film | Self (uncredited) |
| 1968 | Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 1968 | Rowan & Martin at the Movies Film | Self |
| 1966 | Hollywood Squares TV | Self (20 ep) |
| 1966 | Bonanza: Ride the Wind Film | Joseph 'Little Joe' Cartwright |
| 1965 | Hullabaloo TV | Self - Host (2 ep) |
| 1962 | The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson TV | Self, Self - Guest Host (6 ep) |
| 1961 | The Mike Douglas Show TV | Self - Co-Host (1 ep) |
| 1959 | Bonanza TV | Joe Cartwright (431 ep) |
| 1959 | Johnny Staccato TV | (1 ep) |
| 1959 | The Legend of Tom Dooley Film | Tom Dooley |
| 1958 | Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse TV | Aitchinson (1 ep) |
| 1958 | The Rifleman TV | Billy Mathis (1 ep) |
| 1958 | The Texan TV | (1 ep) |
| 1958 | Frontier Doctor TV | (1 ep) |
| 1958 | God's Little Acre Film | Dave Dawson |
| 1958 | Wanted: Dead or Alive TV | Carl Martin, Clay McGarrett (1 ep) |
| 1958 | High School Confidential! Film | Steve Bentley |
| 1958 | Maracaibo Film | Lago Orlando |
| 1957 | Tombstone Territory TV | Chris Anderson (1 ep) |
| 1957 | Trackdown TV | Jed Daws (2 ep) |
| 1957 | Suspicion TV | Howard (1 ep) |
| 1957 | Alcoa Theatre TV | Johnny Risk (1 ep) |
| 1957 | Tonight Starring Jack Paar TV | Self (1 ep) |
Crew credits 16
| Year | Title | Job |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Little House on the Prairie: A Merry Ingalls Christmas Film | Executive Producer |
| 1991 | Us Film | Director, Writer, Executive Producer |
| 1990 | Where Pigeons Go to Die Film | Director, Executive Producer, Teleplay |
| 1984 | Highway to Heaven TV | Director, Writer, Executive Producer, Creator (94 ep) |
| 1984 | Sam's Son Film | Director, Screenplay |
| 1984 | Little House: The Last Farewell Film | Director, Writer |
| 1983 | Little House: Bless All the Dear Children Film | Executive Producer |
| 1983 | Love is Forever Film | Executive Producer |
| 1981 | Father Murphy TV | Director, Producer, Writer, Executive Producer, Creator (3 ep) |
| 1979 | The Little House Years Film | Director |
| 1978 | Killing Stone Film | Director, Writer, Producer |
| 1976 | The Loneliest Runner Film | Writer, Director, Producer |
| 1974 | Little House on the Prairie TV | Director, Writer, Producer, Executive Producer, Production Executive (85 ep) |
| 1974 | Little House on the Prairie Film | Director, Executive Producer |
| 1974 | It's Good to Be Alive Film | Director |
| 1959 | Bonanza TV | Story, Director, Writer, Teleplay (2 ep) |