Michael Landon
American actor and filmmaker (1936–1991) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Not to be confused with Michael Langdon or Michael London. For his son, see Michael Landon Jr.
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). Landon appeared on the cover of TV Guide 22 times, second only to Lucille Ball.[1]
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Born | Eugene Maurice Orowitz (1936-10-31)October 31, 1936 New York City, U.S. |
Died | July 1, 1991(1991-07-01) (aged 54) Malibu, California, U.S. |
Resting place | Hillside Memorial Park Cemetery |
Education | Collingswood High School |
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Years active | 1955–1991 |
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Spouses | Dodie Levy-Fraser
(m. 1956; div. 1962)Marjorie Lynn Noe
(m. 1963; div. 1982)Cindy Clerico (m. 1983) |
Children | 9, including Mark, Leslie, Michael Jr., Christopher and Jennifer |
Relatives | Rachel Matthews (granddaughter) |
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