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Melissa Gilbert

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Birthdate

1964-05-08 (Age: 62)

Place of Birth

Los Angeles, California, USA

Melissa Gilbert

Biography

Melissa Ellen Gilbert (born May 8, 1964) is an American actress, writer, and producer, primarily in movies and television. Gilbert is best known as a child actress who co-starred as Charles Ingalls's (played by Michael Landon) second daughter, Laura Ingalls Wilder, on the dramatic television series Little House on the Prairie (1974–1984). As an adult, she has a very long list of acting, voicework, writing, producing, and directing credits. Melissa also served two terms as President of the Screen Actors Guild. On June 9, 2009, her autobiography Prairie Tale: A Memoir was released.

Filmography (62)

⭐ 0 Role: Self

Laura Ingalls Wilder: Prairie to Page

2020
⭐ 6.5 Role: Ruby

When We Last Spoke

2020
⭐ 6.1 Role: Mary Russell

Hometown Christmas

2018
⭐ 8.4 Role: Laura Ingalls

Little House on the Prairie: A Merry Ingalls Christmas

2014
⭐ 5.9 Role: Vera Parks

The Christmas Pageant

2011
⭐ 4.9 Role: Ophelia MacKenzie

Safe Harbour

2007
⭐ 6.4 Role: Kate Weston / Anne Weston

Sacrifices of the Heart

2007
⭐ 6.2 Role: Natalie Travers

Thicker Than Water

2005
⭐ 6.4 Role: Cassie Broadbeck

Heart of the Storm

2004
⭐ 5.5 Role: Taylor Singer

Hollywood Wives: The New Generation

2003
⭐ 10.0 Role: Self

NBC 75th Anniversary Special

2002
⭐ 4.1 Role: Jo Ellen Hathaway

Sanctuary

2001
⭐ 4.6 Role: Melissa Gilbert

Lisa Picard Is Famous

2000
⭐ 10.0 Role: Donielle

A Vision of Murder: The Story of Donielle

2000
⭐ 6.9 Role: Sarah Barlow

Switched at Birth

1999