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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).
Oct 8, 2020 · Learn about the iconic actor's hard childhood, his rise to fame, his personal struggles and his untimely passing. From "Bonanza" to "Highway to Heaven," Michael Landon was a star in many ways.
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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.
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Dec 23, 2020 · 'Little House on the Prairie' star Michael Landon died within days of an appearance on Johnny Carson's 'The Tonight Show' in 1991. Here's what made his appearance especially difficult to watch....
Learn about the life and career of Michael Landon, the actor who starred in Bonanza, Little House on the Prairie, and Highway to Heaven. Find out his birth name, nicknames, family, awards, and cause of death.
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Apr 2, 2014 · Michael Landon was an American actor, writer, director and producer known for his roles in I Was a Teenage Werewolf, Bonanza and Little House on the Prairie.
Jun 27, 2024 · Michael Landon was an American television actor, director, and producer who was best known for his work on the series Bonanza and Little House on the Prairie. He also notably appeared in the cult film I Was a Teenage Werewolf and in the TV series Highway to Heaven.
