Michael Landon
Acting Born Oct 31, 1936 Died Jul 1, 1991 Forest Hills, Queens, New York City, New York, USA 127 credits
Biography
Michael Landon was an American actor. He was born on October 31, 1936, in Forest Hills, Queens, New York City, New York, USA. Landon is known for his roles in several television shows. He appeared on the cover of TV Guide 22 times, second only to Lucille Ball. Landon's acting credits include work in 79 known projects. He passed away on July 1, 1991, at the age of 54.
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Career overview
Michael Landon was an American actor known for his work in television. He is recognized for his portrayal of Little Joe Cartwright in a long-running series that began in 1959 and concluded in 1973. Landon also appeared in another notable television series as Charles Ingalls, a role he played from 1974 to 1983. In addition to these roles, he portrayed Jonathan Smith in a series that aired from 1984 to 1989.
Throughout his acting career, Landon was featured on the cover of TV Guide multiple times. He holds the second-highest number of cover appearances, with 22, behind only Lucille Ball. Landon's acting credits span a total of 79 known roles. His work in television spanned several decades, with his earliest known role beginning in 1959 and his final role concluding in 1989.
Landon's acting career was marked by his versatility and longevity in the television industry. He appeared in a range of roles, including those in long-running series and other notable television programs. His work continues to be recognized and remembered as an important part of American television history.
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Frequent co-stars
Richard Bull
2 shared titles
Victor French
2 shared titles
Cosmo Sardo
2 shared titles
William Schallert
2 shared titles
Virginia Christine
2 shared titles
Jean Willes
2 shared titles
Melissa Gilbert
1 shared title
Karen Grassle
1 shared title
Lindsay Greenbush
1 shared title
Sidney Greenbush
1 shared title
Career timeline
Little House on the Prairie: A Merry Ingalls ChristmasLittle House on the Prairie: A Merry Ingalls Christmas · Executive Producer
A Bing Crosby ChristmasThe Best of the Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts
UsUs · DirectorUs · WriterUs · Executive Producer
Where Pigeons Go to DieWhere Pigeons Go to Die · DirectorWhere Pigeons Go to Die · TeleplayWhere Pigeons Go to Die · Executive Producer
Happy Birthday, Bob: 50 Stars Salute Your 50 Years with NBC
Creepy Classics
Hollywood's Funniest All-Star Bloopers
Highway to HeavenHighway to Heaven · DirectorHighway to Heaven · WriterHighway to Heaven · Executive ProducerHighway to Heaven · Creator
Little House: Look Back to YesterdayLittle House: Bless All the Dear ChildrenLittle House: Bless All the Dear Children · Executive ProducerLove is ForeverLove is Forever · Executive Producer
Falcon CrestFather Murphy · DirectorFather Murphy · WriterFather Murphy · ProducerFather Murphy · Executive Producer
The Little House YearsThe Little House Years · DirectorA Walking Tour of Sesame Street
Killing Stone · DirectorKilling Stone · WriterKilling Stone · Producer
Donny & MarieThe Loneliest RunnerThe Loneliest Runner · DirectorThe Loneliest Runner · WriterThe Loneliest Runner · Producer
People's Choice AwardsPeople's Choice AwardsMitzi & 100 GuysDoug Henning's World of Magic
Little House on the PrairieLittle House on the Prairie · DirectorLittle House on the Prairie · WriterLittle House on the Prairie · ProducerLittle House on the Prairie · Executive Producer
Match GameThe Dean Martin Celebrity RoastsBing Crosby's Sun Valley Christmas Show
The Special London Bridge Special
The Electric CompanyV.I.P. SchaukelThe Pet Set
Swing Out, Sweet Land
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-InRowan & Martin at the MoviesThe Dean Martin Christmas Show
Hollywood SquaresBonanza: Ride the Wind
Hullabaloo
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny CarsonThe Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
The Mike Douglas Show
BonanzaBonanza · StoryBonanza · DirectorBonanza · WriterBonanza · Teleplay
The RiflemanWanted: Dead or AliveWanted: Dead or AliveThe TexanWestinghouse Desilu Playhouse
Tonight Starring Jack PaarTombstone TerritorySuspicionTrackdownAlcoa Theatre
Dick Powell's Zane Grey TheatreDick Powell's Zane Grey TheatreState TrooperState TrooperState Trooper
CheyenneCheyenneMatinee TheaterThe 20th Century Fox Hour
The Wonderful World of Disney
Full filmography
- Little House on the Prairie: A Merry Ingalls Christmas (2014) as Charles Ingalls
- Little House on the Prairie: A Merry Ingalls Christmas (2014) Executive Producer
- A Bing Crosby Christmas (1998) as Self (archive footage)
- The Best of the Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts (1998) as Self - Roastee (archive footage)
- Us (1991) as Jeff Hayes
- Us (1991) Director
- Us (1991) Writer
- Us (1991) Executive Producer
- Where Pigeons Go to Die (1990) as Adult Hugh Baudoum
- Where Pigeons Go to Die (1990) Director
- Where Pigeons Go to Die (1990) Teleplay
- Where Pigeons Go to Die (1990) Executive Producer
- Happy Birthday, Bob: 50 Stars Salute Your 50 Years with NBC (1988) as Self
- Creepy Classics (1987) as Tony Rivers - (archive footage)
- Hollywood's Funniest All-Star Bloopers (1985) as Self (archive footage)
- Highway to Heaven (1984) as Jonathan Smith
- Highway to Heaven (1984) Director
- Highway to Heaven (1984) Writer
- Highway to Heaven (1984) Executive Producer
- Highway to Heaven (1984) Creator
- Little House: The Last Farewell (1984) as Charles Ingalls
- Little House: The Last Farewell (1984) Director
- Little House: The Last Farewell (1984) Writer
- Hollywood '84 (1984) as Self
- The Dean Martin Celebrity Roast: Michael Landon (1984) as Self
- Sam's Son (1984) as Gene Orman
- Sam's Son (1984) Director
- Sam's Son (1984) Screenplay
- Little House: Look Back to Yesterday (1983) as Charles Ingalls
- Little House: Bless All the Dear Children (1983) as Charles Ingalls (voice) (uncredited)
- Little House: Bless All the Dear Children (1983) Executive Producer
- Love is Forever (1983) as John Everingham
- Love is Forever (1983) Executive Producer
- Falcon Crest (1981)
- Father Murphy (1981) Director
- Father Murphy (1981) Writer
- Father Murphy (1981) Producer
- Father Murphy (1981) Executive Producer
- Father Murphy (1981) Creator
- Walt Disney: One Man's Dream (1981) as Self
- The Little House Years (1979) as Charles Ingalls
- The Little House Years (1979) Director
- A Walking Tour of Sesame Street (1979) as Little Joe (archive footage)
- Killing Stone (1978) Director
- Killing Stone (1978) Writer
- Killing Stone (1978) Producer
- Donny & Marie (1976) as Self
- The Loneliest Runner (1976) as John Curtis
- The Loneliest Runner (1976) Director
- The Loneliest Runner (1976) Writer
- The Loneliest Runner (1976) Producer
- Doug Henning's World of Magic (1976)
- People's Choice Awards (1975) as Self - Presenter
- People's Choice Awards (1975) as Self - Host
- Mitzi & 100 Guys (1975) as Self
- Doug Henning's World of Magic (1975) as Self
- Little House on the Prairie (1974) as Charles Ingalls
- Little House on the Prairie (1974) Director
- Little House on the Prairie (1974) Writer
- Little House on the Prairie (1974) Producer
- Little House on the Prairie (1974) Executive Producer
- Little House on the Prairie (1974) Production Executive
- It's Good to Be Alive (1974) Director
- Little House on the Prairie (1974) as Charles Ingalls
- Little House on the Prairie (1974) Executive Producer
- Little House on the Prairie (1974) Director
- Match Game (1973) as Self
- The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts (1973) as Self
- Bing Crosby's Sun Valley Christmas Show (1973)
- The Special London Bridge Special (1972) as Tennis Player
- The Electric Company (1971)
- V.I.P. Schaukel (1971) as Self
- The Pet Set (1971) as Self
- Swing Out, Sweet Land (1970) as Peter Minut
- Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In (1968) as Self
- Rowan & Martin at the Movies (1968) as Self
- The Dean Martin Christmas Show (1968) as Self (uncredited)
- Hollywood Squares (1966) as Self
- Bonanza: Ride the Wind (1966) as Joseph 'Little Joe' Cartwright
- Hullabaloo (1965) as Self - Host
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self - Guest Host
- The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self - Co-Host
- Bonanza (1959) as Joe Cartwright
- Bonanza (1959) Story
- Bonanza (1959) Director
- Bonanza (1959) Writer
- Bonanza (1959) Teleplay
- Johnny Staccato (1959)
- The Legend of Tom Dooley (1959) as Tom Dooley
- The Rifleman (1958)
- Wanted: Dead or Alive (1958) as Carl Martin
- Wanted: Dead or Alive (1958) as Clay McGarrett
- The Texan (1958)
- Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse (1958) as Aitchinson
- Frontier Doctor (1958)
- Maracaibo (1958) as Lago Orlando
- God's Little Acre (1958) as Dave Dawson
- High School Confidential! (1958) as Steve Bentley
- Tonight Starring Jack Paar (1957) as Self
- Tombstone Territory (1957) as Chris Anderson
- Suspicion (1957) as Howard
- Trackdown (1957) as Jed Daws
- Alcoa Theatre (1957) as Johnny Risk
- I Was a Teenage Werewolf (1957) as Tony Rivers
- Fight for the Title (1957) as Lombard
- Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre (1956) as Dan Overton
- Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre (1956) as Vance Coburn
- State Trooper (1956)
- State Trooper (1956) as Willie Losada
- State Trooper (1956) as Joe Durando
- Telephone Time (1956)
- The Adventures of Jim Bowie (1956) as Jerome Juventin
- Wire Service (1956) as Pietro
- These Wilder Years (1956) as Boy in Poolhall (uncredited)
- Cheyenne (1955)
- Cheyenne (1955) as Trooper (uncredited)
- Matinee Theater (1955)
- The 20th Century Fox Hour (1955) as Eddie
- The Wonderful World of Disney (1954) as Self
- General Electric Theater (1953) as Claude Duncan
- General Electric Theater (1953) as Dixon
- Schlitz Playhouse of Stars (1951) as Sandy
- Schlitz Playhouse of Stars (1951)
- Schlitz Playhouse of Stars (1951) as Don Burns
- Studio One (1948) as Augie Barone
- Bambi (1948) as Self (archive footage)