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- Born: October 31, 1936
- Birth place: Forest Hills, Queens, New YorkThe New York Times: Michael Landon, 54, Little Joe On 'Bonanza' for 14 Years, Dies (July 2, 1991)
- Grew up in New JerseyThe New York Times: Michael Landon, 54, Little Joe On 'Bonanza' for 14 Years, Dies (July 2, 1991)
- Birth name: Eugene Maurice OrowitzThe New York Times: Michael Landon, 54, Little Joe On 'Bonanza' for 14 Years, Dies (July 2, 1991)
- Died: July 1, 1991
- Died of liver and pancreas cancer
- Was an actor, writer and directorThe New York Times: Michael Landon, 54, Little Joe On 'Bonanza' for 14 Years, Dies (July 2, 1991)
- Skilled javelin thrower in high school
- Played "Tony" in the 1957 movie I Was a Teen-age WerewolfEntertainment Weekly: In Memory of Michael Landon (July 12, 1991)
- Played "Little Joe Cartwright" on Bonanza from 1959 to 1973The New York Times: Michael Landon, 54, Little Joe On 'Bonanza' for 14 Years, Dies (July 2, 1991)
- Began directing and writing episodes on Bonanza in 1968
- Starred on Little House on the Prairie from 1974 to 1983
- Starred on Highway to Heaven from 1984 to 1989
- Co-star on Highway to Heaven, Victor French, died in 1989 of lung cancer
- Nominated for a Golden Globe in 1979
- Married Cindy Landon in 1983The New York Times: Michael Landon, 54, Little Joe On 'Bonanza' for 14 Years, Dies (July 2, 1991)
- Five sons: Mark, Josh, Michael Jr., Christopher Beau and SeanThe New York Times: Michael Landon, 54, Little Joe On 'Bonanza' for 14 Years, Dies (July 2, 1991)
- Four daughters: Cheryl, Leslie Ann, Shawna Leigh and JenniferThe New York Times: Michael Landon, 54, Little Joe On 'Bonanza' for 14 Years, Dies (July 2, 1991)
- Was a guest on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson throughout his careerEntertainment Weekly: In Memory of Michael Landon (July 12, 1991)
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Actor Michael Landon played the role of Charles Ingalls on the long-running television show Little House on the Prairie. Later, he starred in the series Highway to Heaven. Landon died after a battle with pancreatic cancer, at the the age of 54, in 1991.
Landon's son, Mark Landon, was found dead in his West Hollywood home on May 11, 2009. Mark Landon was also an actor, he was 60 years old at the time of his death.
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Michael Landon on Amazon
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I Promised My Dad: An Intimate Portrait of Michael Landon - $20.00
Michael Landon's eldest daughter describes her father's roles in Bonanza, Little House on the Prairie, and Highway to Heaven, and offers anecdotes about his priva...Amazon
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Love's Long Journey - $14.98
Missie's shocking discovery is not the end of the story in?Love's Long Journey. After all the planning and dreaming, Missie and Willie LaHaye were actually on the trail west in a c...Amazon
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The Velveteen Rabbit - $24.97
In this brand new feature film, one of the most beloved family tales of all tiem comes to life in an enchanting combination of live - action drama and animated adventure. It's the...Amazon
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Michael Landon Questions
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In Lost Season four, Michael can not die. Weapons malfunction around Michael and he recovers from any injury? 1 AnswerBecause the island isn't done with him. Remember when he tries to kill himself in the alley and suddenly Tom appears? Tom tells him to go ahead and try, but h... read more -
Michael Landons son was found dead today in California at his home. Anyone heard anything further about it? 1 AnswerIt appears he died young just like his father. http://www.usmagazine.com/news/michael-landons-eldest-son-dies-2009125 The police didn't suspect foul play but... read more -
Are Michael Lombardi and Vince Lombardi related? 1 AnswerIf they are related it is not a direct relation as Vince's kids are named Vince Jr. and Susan.And Michael doesn't mention any relation his website read more
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