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Michael Landon (October 31, 1936 – July 1, 1991) was an American actor, writer, director, and producer. He is widely 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 (TV Guide, July 6, 1991).

• Born: Eugene Maurice Orowitz October 31, 1936 Queens, New York, U.S.
• Died: July 1, 1991 (aged 54) Malibu, California, U.S.
• Occupation: Actor, director, producer, writer
• Years active: 1956–1991
• Spouse: Dodie Frasier (1956–1962; divorced; 1 step-son, 1 adopted son) Lynn Noe (1963–1982; divorced; 1 step-daughter, 4 children) Cindy Landon (1983–1991; widowed; 2 children)

Read more about Michael Landon at Wikipedia or at the Internet Movie Database

Furor after NJ hometown removes Landon plaque (AP)
Yahoo Entertainment, 2012-01-04 19:15:21
AP - There's a bonanza of controversy and a big mess in a little New Jersey town over a decision to move a plaque honoring hometown celebrity Michael Landon.

ArtsBeat Blog: Plaque Honoring Michael Landon Is On a Highway to Huh?
NY Times TV, 2012-01-04 18:46:01
A newspaper in Collingswood, N.J., says that a marker honoring the actor, who grew up there, was brought to its offices after it was found in a dump. Jim Maley, the mayor of Collingswood, said the plaque was removed during the cleanup of a park where it hung and was ...

Furor after NJ hometown removes Landon plaque (omg!)
Yahoo Entertainment, 2012-01-04 18:32:43
omg! - There's a bonanza of controversy and a big mess in a little New Jersey town over a decision to move a plaque honoring hometown celebrity Michael Landon.