What is Michael Landon's middle name?
Maurice
What is Michael Landon's full name?
Eugene Maurice Orowitz
Michael Landon nickname(s):
Mike, Emo
Michael Landon date of birth:
October 31, 1936
How old was Michael Landon when died?
54
Where was Michael Landon born?
Forest Hills, Queens, New York, USA
When did Michael Landon die?
July 1, 1991
Where did Michael Landon die?
Malibu, California, USA
Why did Michael Landon die?
Cancer - Pancreatic
How tall is Michael Landon?
5' 9½" (177 cm)
Michael Landon body shape:
Athletic
What color are Michael Landon's eyes?
Green
What color is Michael Landon's hair?
Brown - Light
Michael Landon distinctive features:
Good looks
Is Michael Landon gay or straight?
Straight
What religion is Michael Landon?
Jewish
What is Michael Landon's ethnicity?
White
What is Michael Landon nationality?
American
Where did Michael Landon go to school?
Collingswood High School, Collingswood, NJ (1954)
What is Michael Landon's occupation?
Actor, Director, Producer, Writer
Michael Landon claim to fame:
Bonanza, Little House on the Prairie, Highway to Heaven
Who is Michael Landon's father?
Eli Maurice Orowitz
Who is Michael Landon's mother?
Peggy O'Neill
Michael Landon sister(s):
Evelyn Landon (sister)
Michael Landon family:
Jennifer Rachel Landon, born 1983 (daughter), Mark Fraser Landon, born 1948 (adopted; Dodie's biological son), died May 11, 2009 (son), Josh Fraser Landon, born 1960 (adopted as infant), Cheryl Ann Pontrelli, born 1953 (step daughter), Leslie Ann Landon, born 1962 (daughter), Michael Landon, Jr., born 1964 (son), Shawna Leigh Landon, born 1971 (daughter), Christopher Beau Landon, born 1975 (son), Sean Matthew Landon, born 1986 (son)
Michael Landon friends:
Victor French, Merlin Olsen, President Ronald Reagan, Brian Keith, Ernest Borgnine, Johnny Carson, Dan Blocker
Who has Michael Landon worked with?
Melissa Sue Anderson (actress) (author), Melissa Gilbert (actress), Karen Grassle (actress)
Short 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 (1959–73), Charles Ingalls in Little House on the Prairie (1974–83), and Jonathan Smith in Highway to Heaven (1984–89). Landon appeared on the cover of TV Guide 22 times, second only to Lucille Ball.