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Michael Landon

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11

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TMDB popularity

1.7

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Directed movies: 8Directed series: 3All crew credits: 16

TMDB ID: 116771

IMDb ID: nm0001446

Known for: Acting

Born: October 31, 1936

Died: July 1, 1991

Age: 54

Place of birth: Forest Hills, Queens, New York City, New York, USA

Gender: Male

Adult content flag: No

Career span: 1948 - 2014

Years active: 67

Average TMDB rating: 6.67

Wikidata: Q346411

Also known as

Eugene Maurice Orowitz • Mike Landon • Emo • Μάικλ Λάντον • مایکل لاندن

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Director (11)Executive Producer (4)Story (1)

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.

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