1936 - 1991
Michael Landon American Actor
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Michael Landon dating history
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Michael Landon was previously married to Cindy Landon (1983 - 1991), Lynn Noe (1963 - 1982) and Dodie Fraser (1956 - 1962).
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American Actor Michael Landon was born Eugene Maurice Orowitz on 31st October, 1936 in Forest Hills, Queens, New York City, New York, USA and passed away on 1st Jul 1991 Malibu, California, USA aged 54. He is most remembered for his roles as Little Joe Cartwright in the NBC Western series Bonanza, Charles Ingalls in the NBC Western historical drama series Little House on the Prairie, and Jonathan Smith in the NBC fantasy drama series Highway to Heaven. His zodiac sign is Scorpio.
Michael Landon was in 18 on-screen matchups, including Adrienne Hayes in Bonanza (1959), Anne Benton in Bonanza (1959), BarBara Luna in Bonanza (1959), Bonnie Bedelia in Bonanza (1959) and Brooke Hayward in Bonanza (1959).
Michael Landon is a member of the following lists: Actors from New Jersey, American film actors and Actors from California.
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Relationship Statistics
| Type | Total | Longest | Average | Shortest |
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| Married | 3 |
21 years
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12 years, 10 months
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7 years, 11 months
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| Total | 3 |
21 years
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12 years, 10 months
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7 years, 11 months
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Details
| First Name |
Michael
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| Middle Name |
Maurice
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| Last Name |
Landon
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| Full Name at Birth |
Eugene Maurice Orowitz
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| Alternative Name |
Mike, Emo, Mike Landon, Michael & Marjorie, Michael Landon, Michael Landon Sr., Eugene Maurice Orowitz
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| Birthday |
31st October, 1936
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| Birthplace |
Forest Hills, Queens, New York City, New York, USA
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| Died |
1st July, 1991
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| Place of Death |
Malibu, California, USA
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| Cause of Death |
Cancer - Pancreatic
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| Buried |
Hillside Memorial Park Cemetery, Culver City, California, USA
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| Height |
5' 9½" (177 cm)
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| Weight |
150lbs (68 kg)
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| Build |
Athletic
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| Eye Color |
Green
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| Hair Color |
Brown - Light
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| Distinctive Feature |
Good looks
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| Zodiac Sign |
Scorpio
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| Sexuality |
Straight
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| Religion |
Jewish
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| Ethnicity |
White
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| Nationality |
American
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| High School |
Collingswood High School, Collingswood, New Jersey, USA (1954)
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| Occupation Text |
Actor, writer, producer, director, singer
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| Occupation |
Actor
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| Claim to Fame |
his roles as Little Joe Cartwright in the NBC Western series Bonanza, Charles Ingalls in the NBC Western historical drama series Little House on the Prairie, and Jonathan Smith in the NBC fantasy drama series Highway to Heaven
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| Year(s) Active |
1956–1991, 1955–1991
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| Official Websites |
ar.geocities.com/bonanza_la_reina_de_las_series/
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| Father |
Eli Maurice Orowitz
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| Mother |
Peggy O'Neill
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| Sister |
Evelyn Landon (sister)
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| Family Member |
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)
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| Friend |
Victor French, Merlin Olsen, President Ronald Reagan, Brian Keith, Ernest Borgnine, Johnny Carson, Dan Blocker
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| Associated People |
Melissa Sue Anderson (actress) (author), Melissa Gilbert (actress), Karen Grassle (actress)
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Michael Landon Sr. (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.
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