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Michael Landon

Born

October 31, 1936 (Age: 54)

Place of Birth

Forest Hills, Queens, New York City, New York, USA

Died

July 1, 1991

Known For

Acting

Also Known As

Eugene Maurice Orowitz

Mike Landon

Emo

Μάικλ Λάντον

مایکل لاندن

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.