Michael Landon

Michael Landon

Date of Birth

Date of Birth: October 31, 1936
Date of Passing: July 01, 1991
Birthplace: Forest Hills, New York

Michael Landon was an American actor, writer, director, and producer.

He is known for his roles as Little Joe Cartwright in Bonanza, Charles Ingalls in Little House on the Prairie, and Jonathan Smith in Highway to Heaven.

Landon appeared on the cover of TV Guide 22 times, second only to Lucille Ball.

Michael Landon was inducted into the Television Academy Hall of Fame in 1995.

Michael Landon was an American actor, writer, director, and producer.

He is known for his roles as Little Joe Cartwright in Bonanza, Charles Ingalls in Little House on the Prairie, and Jonathan Smith in Highway to Heaven.

Landon appeared on the cover of TV Guide 22 times, second only to Lucille Ball.

Michael Landon was inducted into the Television Academy Hall of Fame in 1995.

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Awards & Nominations

No Nominations | 1 Honor
Hall of Fame - 1995
  • Winner
  • Michael Landon , as Honoree

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Bust of Michael Landon in the Hall of Fame Garden. Sculpture by Greg Polutanovich.

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