Melissa Gilbert

About

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

The Love BoatSeries • 1977Babylon 5Series • 1994Nip/TuckSeries • 2003Little House on the PrairieSeries • 1974Batman: The Animated SeriesSeries • 1992When Calls the HeartSeries • 2014Touched by an AngelSeries • 1994Emergency!Series • 1972The Outer LimitsSeries • 19957th HeavenSeries • 1996ProvidenceSeries • 1999ABC Afterschool SpecialSeries • 1972GunsmokeSeries • 1955Faerie Tale TheatreSeries • 1982Secrets and LiesSeries • 2015Presidio MedSeries • 2002Fat ActressSeries • 2005The Hidden RoomSeries • 1991E! True Hollywood StorySeries • 1996Hometown ChristmasMovie • 2018Little House: Look Back to YesterdayMovie • 1983Little House on the PrairieMovie • 1974A Holiday for LoveMovie • 1996The Miracle WorkerMovie • 1979