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Michael Landon (born Eugene Maurice Orowitz; October 31, 1936 – July 1, 1991) was an American actor and filmmaker. 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).
- Eugene Maurice Orowitz, October 31, 1936, New York City, U.S.
- Collingswood High School
- July 1, 1991 (aged 54), Malibu, California, U.S.
- Hillside Memorial Park Cemetery
IMDb provides an extensive overview of Michael Landon's life and career, from his birth name and early roles to his iconic TV shows and death. Learn about his achievements, trivia, photos, videos, and more on this web page.
- Actor, Producer, Writer
- October 31, 1936
- 2 min
- July 1, 1991
Apr 5, 2019 · The special Autopsy: The Last Hours of… investigates the proximity of the Little House on the Prairie set to the Santa Susana Field Laboratory, where a nuclear reactor meltdown occurred in 1959. However, experts say there is no scientific evidence to suggest that Landon's pancreatic cancer was caused by radiation exposure.
- 2 min
- Natalie Stone
Michael Landon. Actor: Little House on the Prairie. Michael Landon was born Eugene Maurice Orowitz, on Saturday, October 31st, 1936, in Forest Hills, Queens, New York. In 1941, he and his family moved to Collingswood, New Jersey.
- October 31, 1936
- July 1, 1991
Apr 2, 2014 · Learn about the life and career of Michael Landon, an American actor, writer, director and producer who starred in I Was a Teenage Werewolf, Bonanza and Little House on the Prairie. Find out his birth name, family, education, filmography, death and quotes.
Oct 8, 2020 · Learn about the iconic actor's hard childhood, his rise to fame, and his health struggles. Find out how he became a star of "Bonanza," "Little House on the Prairie," and "Highway to Heaven."
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Apr 16, 2024 · Michael Landon (born October 31, 1936, Forest Hills, New York, U.S.—died July 1, 1991, Malibu, California) American television actor, director, and producer who was best known for his work on the series Bonanza and Little House on the Prairie.