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Michael Landon was an actor/filmmaker, appearing on TV Guide cover 22x, second to Ball.
Michael Landon was an American actor, director, producer and writer. He is best remembered for his roles in the long-running television series Little House on the Prairie and Highway to Heaven. During his career, he earned seven Emmy Awards and two Golden Globe Awards for his work.
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1936</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Michael Landon is Born</div><div class='timeline-text'>On October 31, 1936, Michael Landon was born in Forest Hills, Queens, New York.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1954</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Begins Acting Career</div><div class='timeline-text'>Landon begins his acting career with a small role on Broadway.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1959</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Starring Role on Bonanza</div><div class='timeline-text'>Landon stars as Little Joe Cartwright on the hit western drama series Bonanza.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1974</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Creates and Stars in Little House on the Prairie</div><div class='timeline-text'>Landon creates and stars in the popular family drama Little House on the Prairie.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1983</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Wins Emmy Award</div><div class='timeline-text'>Landon wins an Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for his role in Little House on the Prairie.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1987</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Creates and Stars in Highway to Heaven</div><div class='timeline-text'>Landon creates and stars in the popular family drama Highway to Heaven which ran for five seasons.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1991</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Diagnosed With Cancer</div><div class='timeline-text'>Landon is diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and passes away at the age of 54.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>He was an Incredible Actor</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Michael Landon was a beloved actor who touched the hearts of many with his incredible performances. He was known for taking on complex roles, making them believable and bringing out the best in the characters he created.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>He was a Great Humanitarian</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Michael Landon was an incredibly generous man who used his fame to help those in need. He founded "The Michael Landon Foundation" which helped support children's cancer research and treatment, as well as providing medical equipment to hospitals in need.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>He was a Great Father</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Michael Landon was a devoted father to his nine children, showing them love and compassion. His strong family values were evident in his work and in his personal life, and his children held him in high regard for all that he did for them.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Started Acting at Age</h3><p class='facts-text'>Michael Landon started his acting career at age 12 when he landed a role as an extra in the film, 'The Redwood Curtain'.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Was a Member of the U.S. Air Force</h3><p class='facts-text'>Before becoming an actor, Michael Landon was a member of the United States Air Force and served for 2 years before being discharged.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Directed and Produced TV Shows</h3><p class='facts-text'>Michael Landon was not only an actor but also a successful director and producer. He directed and produced multiple episodes of his famous shows 'Little House on the Prairie' and 'Highway to Heaven'.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Had 11 Kids</h3><p class='facts-text'>Michael Landon had 11 children, including three with his first wife, Dodie Levy-Fraser, four with his second wife, Lynn Noe, and four with his third wife, Cindy Clerico.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Won Multiple Emmy Awards</h3><p class='facts-text'>Michael Landon won 9 Emmy Awards throughout his career, 7 of which were for leading roles in TV series.</p></div></div>
Michael Landon was an American actor, writer, director, and producer born on October 31, 1936, and was 54 years old when he died on July 1, 1991. He is best known for his roles in the cult classic TV series "Little House on the Prairie," "Bonanza," and "Highway to Heaven."
Michael Landon has an estimated net worth of $40M. He is best known for his extensive work in television; producing, directing, writing, and acting in various shows and movies throughout his career. His wealth largely comes from his long and successful acting career, as well as profits from producing and directing.
