Michael Landon Jr.
Director · WriterActive 2003–2013
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8Hallmark films
2 at Christmas
Audience rating6.7 / 10
across 8 rated films
Weirdness3.5 / 10
Mostly standard issue
Best reviewed
Most recent
The Confession2013
Michael Landon Jr. is a behind-the-camera fixture rather than a face on the poster, and his work runs to a clear type. Across 14 films between 2003 and 2013, as writer, producer, and director, he kept returning to the prairie: eight of them land on farms or out in the country, the kind of wholesome frontier story Hallmark fans trust him to deliver. His calling card is Love Comes Softly from 2003, which at 7.3 is his best-reviewed, with Love's Long Journey close behind at 7.1. He plays it straight, no winking at the camera, and Christmas is only an occasional stop with four holiday titles in the mix. If you like your Hallmark earnest, rural, and gently faithful, his name in the credits is a reliable sign you are in good hands.
Follow & about Michael
- From
- Encino
- Married to
- Sharee Gregory
Michael Graham Landon, known as Michael Landon Jr., is an American actor, director, writer, and producer.
Michael’s signature
Across 8 films, Michael frequently leans into Christmas, usually plays a teacher and is usually set in the countryside.
- Christmas2 films
- the countryside4 films
- a teacher4 films
- a scene-stealing pet4 films
- a love triangle3 films
4 films
Michael has shared more Hallmark sets with Dale Midkiff than with anyone else.
4 films, one enduring on-screen pairing.
Known for
Love Comes Softly7.3
Director, Writer · 2003
Weirdness 4/10
Love's Enduring Promise7.0
Director, Writer · 2004
Weirdness 3/10
Love's Long Journey7.1
Director, Writer · 2005
Weirdness 2/10
When Calls the Heart6.5
Director, Writer · 2013
Weirdness 3/10
The Shunning6.2
Director · 2011
Weirdness 3/10
Love's Abiding Joy6.8
Director, Writer · 2006
Weirdness 3/10
On-screen partners
Frequent co-star
Michael’s most frequent on-screen partner is Dale Midkiff, with 4 films together.
Where Michael fits in
The corners of the Hallmark universe Michael keeps turning up in. Each one is a full ranked guide.
All 8 movies
Newest first2010s
3 films2000s
5 films- 2007
Love's Unfolding DreamWriter · Small Town6.9Weird 5/10 - 2006Love's Abiding JoyDirector, Writer · Rural/Farm6.8Weird 3/10
- 2005Love's Long JourneyDirector, Writer · Christmas7.1Weird 2/10
- 2004Love's Enduring PromiseDirector, Writer · Rural/Farm7.0Weird 3/10
- 2003Love Comes SoftlyDirector, Writer · Christmas7.3Weird 4/10
Michael’s standouts
In pictures
A quick look at Michael’s Hallmark run — headshot and the posters fans know best.
- Michael Landon Jr.
Michael’s creative circle
Go-to cast
- Dale Midkiff4 films
- Erin Cottrell3 films
- Logan Bartholomew3 films
- Frank McRae2 films
- Katherine Heigl2 films
Who Michael works with
The cast and crew Michael keeps ending up on set with — the regular faces you’ll recognise from one film to the next. Bigger circle, more films together.
Movies by year
Ratings profile
Average 6.7 across 8 rated movies — each dot is one film.
People also ask
- How many Hallmark movies has Michael Landon Jr. been in?
- We have 8 Hallmark movies on file for Michael Landon Jr., spanning 2003–2013.
- What kind of Hallmark movies is Michael Landon Jr. known for?
- Michael is best known for Christmas movies and romances set in the countryside, often with a scene-stealing pet.
- What is Michael Landon Jr.'s most popular Hallmark movie?
- Love Comes Softly (2003) has more audience votes than any other Michael Landon Jr. Hallmark film, so it's the one most people have actually seen.
- Who does Michael Landon Jr. usually star with?
- Michael has shared 4 films with Dale Midkiff, their most frequent Hallmark co-star.
- Is Michael Landon Jr. still making Hallmark movies?
- The newest Michael Hallmark credit we have is from 2013; nothing later has turned up yet.
- How many Hallmark Christmas movies has Michael Landon Jr. made?
- Michael Landon Jr. turns up in 2 Hallmark Christmas movies.
- What was Michael Landon Jr.'s first Hallmark movie?
- The earliest Michael Hallmark title we have is Love Comes Softly (2003).
- Where is Michael Landon Jr. from?
- Michael is from Encino.
- Is Michael Landon Jr. married?
- Yes — Michael is married to Sharee Gregory.
- What does Michael Landon Jr. do in Hallmark movies?
- Michael Landon Jr. works on Hallmark films as director and writer.
Data & sources
Michael’s filmography, credits and ratings are compiled from IMDb, TMDB and Wikipedia, then checked and tidied by the Talking Hallmark team. Last updated August 2026.
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