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.
Known For
Ophelia MacKenzie
Safe Harbour
Girl on Santa's Lap (uncredited)
The Dean Martin Christmas Show
Self
Funny
Meredith Sanders
Her Own Rules
Emma Murphy
A Holiday for Love
Charlene "Charlie" Railsberg
Sylvester
Natalie Travers
Thicker Than Water
Anne Frank
The Diary of Anne Frank
Taylor Singer
Hollywood Wives: The New Generation
Cassie Broadbeck
Heart of the Storm
Zoya Ossipov
Danielle Steel's Zoya
Julie
Family of strangers
Sarah Barlow
Switched at Birth
Vera Parks
The Christmas Pageant
Melissa Gilbert
Lisa Picard Is Famous
Kate Weston / Anne Weston
Sacrifices of the Heart
Gina / Jennifer
The Lookalike
Judith Shapiro
Forbidden Nights
Helen Keller
The Miracle Worker
Mary Bennett
The Babymaker: The Dr. Cecil Jacobson Story
Sarah Jenks
Seduction in a Small Town
Donielle
A Vision of Murder: The Story of Donielle
Marion Ravinel
House of Secrets
Karen Carlson
Childhood Sweetheart?
Rebecca
The Soul Collector
Laura Ingalls
Little House on the Prairie
Self
NBC 75th Anniversary Special
Kay
Ice House
Terry Granger
Choices
Dr. Lisa DaVito
Killer Instinct
Karen
Cries from the Heart
Laura Ingalls
Little House on the Prairie: A Merry Ingalls Christmas
Emily Briggs
Without Her Consent
Dr. Kristine Lipton
Donor
Gena King
With a Vengeance
Niece
The Reluctant Astronaut
Self/Alice
NBC Salutes the 25th Anniversary of the Wonderful World of Disney
Jo Ellen Hathaway
Sanctuary
Laura Ingalls Wilder
Little House: Bless All the Dear Children
Shari Karney
Shattered Trust: The Shari Karney Story
Laura Ingalls Wilder
Little House: Look Back to Yesterday
Wilma Dean "Deanie" Loomis
Splendor in the Grass
(Uncredited)
Chameleons
Jean Donovan
Choices of the Heart
Gwen Todson
Murder at 75 Birch
Ruby
When We Last Spoke
Mary Russell
Hometown Christmas
Melissa Prentice
Against Her Will: The Carrie Buck Story
Laura Ingalls Wilder
Little House: The Last Farewell
Kelly
Christmas Miracle in Caufield, U.S.A.
Claudia
Joshua's Heart
Lynn Matthews
Dying to Remember
Laura Ingalls
The Little House Years
Herself - Co-Hostess
Michael Landon: Memories with Laughter and Love
Sara Calloway
Family Secrets
Marian
Blood Vows: The Story of a Mafia Wife
Self (archive footage)
Hollywood’s Children
Self
Drug Free Kids: A Parents' Guide
Self
Laura Ingalls Wilder: Prairie to Page
Self
Night of 100 Stars
Miranda Berkley
With Hostile Intent
Ellen
One Smart Fellow
Gerda
The Snow Queen
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Known Credits
63
Gender
Female
Birthday
1964-05-08
Place of Birth
Los Angeles, California, USA
Also Known As
Melissa Gilbert-Brinkman