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Michael Landon

Michael Landon Sr. (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). Landon appeared on the cover of TV Guide 22…

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Known for
Bonanza · Little House on the Prairie · Highway to Heaven
Born
Eugene Maurice Orowitz (1936-10-31)October 31, 1936 New York City, U.S.
Children
9, including Mark, Leslie, Michael Jr., Christopher and Jennifer
Died
July 1, 1991(1991-07-01) (aged 54) Malibu, California, U.S.
Occupations
Actor · writer · producer · director · singer
Relatives
Rachel Matthews (granddaughter)

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Michael Landon

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Michael Landon

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related to Legacy · 18
Michael Landon → Bonanza, Carson, David Canary, In, Johnny Carson, Landon, Landon's, Laughter, Little House, Love, Malibu's Bluffs Park, Melissa Gilbert, Memories, Michael Jr, Michael Landon Center, Often, Tonight Show, When
related to Singing · 18
Michael Landon → B-sides, Be Patient, Bonanza, Candlelight Records, Fono-Graf, Gimme, Huh, In, Landon, Landon's, Little Joe Cartwright, Little Kiss, Me, Some, Teenage Werewolf, Was, Will, Ya
related to Highway to Heaven · 17
Michael Landon → After, By, Father Murphy TV, God, Heaven, Highway, His, In Highway, Jonathan Smith, Landon, Landon's Little House, Little House, Mark Gordon, Michael Landon Jr, On Highway, Prairie, Victor French
related to Personal life · 15
Michael Landon → Cheryl Ann Pontrelli, Cheryl Lynn Landon, Dodie Levy-Fraser, Dodie's, Josh Fraser Landon, Jr, Landon, LandonCindy Clerico, Leslie Ann LandonMichael Landon, Little House, Lynn's, Marjorie Lynn Noe, Mark Fraser Landon, PrairieJennifer Rachel LandonSean Matthew, Shawna Leigh LandonChristopher Beau
related to External links · 6
Michael Landon → DiscogsLandon Remembrance Project, IMDbMichael Landon, Moving ImageMichael Landon, Odessa, Texas Archive, Wayback MachineMichael Landon
Occupations · 5
Michael Landon → Actor, director, producer, singer, writer
Known for · 3
Michael Landon → Bonanza, Highway to Heaven, Little House on the Prairie
Born · 1
Michael Landon → Eugene Maurice Orowitz (1936-10-31)October 31, 1936 New York City, U.S.
Children · 1
Michael Landon → 9, including Mark, Leslie, Michael Jr., Christopher and Jennifer
Died · 1
Michael Landon → July 1, 1991(1991-07-01) (aged 54) Malibu, California, U.S.

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Michael LandonBornEugene Maurice Orowitz (1936-10-31)October 31, 1936 New York City, U.S.1.00infobox
Michael LandonChildren9, including Mark, Leslie, Michael Jr., Christopher and Jennifer1.00infobox
Michael LandonDiedJuly 1, 1991(1991-07-01) (aged 54) Malibu, California, U.S.1.00infobox
Michael LandonKnown forBonanza1.00infobox
Michael LandonKnown forLittle House on the Prairie1.00infobox
Michael LandonKnown forHighway to Heaven1.00infobox
Michael LandonOccupationsActor1.00infobox
Michael LandonOccupationswriter1.00infobox
Michael LandonOccupationsproducer1.00infobox
Michael LandonOccupationsdirector1.00infobox
Michael LandonOccupationssinger1.00infobox
Michael LandonRelativesRachel Matthews (granddaughter)1.00infobox
Michael LandonResting placeHillside Memorial Park Cemetery1.00infobox
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Michael LandonYears active1955–19911.00infobox

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