Mark Landon (October 1, 1956 – May 11, 2009) was an American actor, and son of Bonanza and Little House on the Prairie star Michael Landon.

Mark Landon
Born
Mark Fraser

(1956-10-01)October 1, 1956
DiedMay 11, 2009(2009-05-11) (aged 52)
West Hollywood, California, U.S.
Burial placeHillside Memorial Park Cemetery
OccupationActor
Years active1986–1997
FatherMichael Landon
Relatives

Life and career

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Mark Fraser Landon was adopted in 1956, aged 11, by the 20-year-old actor Michael Landon. Mark's biological mother was Michael's then wife, Dodie Levy-Fraser.

Mark Landon appeared in three movies, including the CBS television movie Us (1991), which was written and directed by Michael Landon shortly before his death in 1991. It aired a few months after Michael Landon died. Mark also had a small role as a Navy SEAL in the 1997 movie Goodbye America.

Death

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Mark Landon was found dead at his West Hollywood home in the 1300 block of North Sweetzer Avenue around noon on May 11, 2009, at age 52. He was interred at the Hillside Memorial Park Cemetery in Culver City, California, in the same crypt as his father.

West Hollywood sheriff's investigators stated that there was no suspicion of foul play.[1]

References

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  1. ^ "Mark Landon Dead At 60". HuffPost. 2009-07-27. Archived from the original on 2009-07-27. Retrieved 2018-11-01.
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