- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- May 8, 1964
- Place of Birth
- Los Angeles, California, USA
Melissa Gilbert
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
movieLaura Ingalls Wilder: Prairie to Page
2020 · Self
movieWhen We Last Spoke
2020 · Ruby
tvStars in the House
2020 · Self - Special Guest
tvThe Kelly Clarkson Show
2019 · Self
movieGuest Artist
2019 · Producer
movieHometown Christmas
2018 · Mary Russell
tvSecrets and Lies
2015 · Lisa Daly
movieLittle House on the Prairie: A Merry Ingalls Christmas
2014 · Laura Ingalls
tvWhen Calls the Heart
2014 · Georgie McGill
movieThe Christmas Pageant
2011 · Vera Parks
tvThe Talk
2010 · Self
tvWatch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
2009 · Self - Guest
movieSafe Harbour
2007 · Ophelia MacKenzie
movieSacrifices of the Heart
2007 · Kate Weston / Anne Weston
movieThicker Than Water
2005 · Natalie Travers
tvDancing with the Stars
2005 · Self - Contestant
tvFat Actress
2005 · Melissa Gilbert
movieHeart of the Storm
2004 · Cassie Broadbeck
movieHollywood Wives: The New Generation
2003 · Taylor Singer
tvNip/Tuck
2003 · Shari Noble
tvPresidio Med
2002 · Grace Bennett
tvAmerican Idol
2002 · Self
movieNBC 75th Anniversary Special
2002 · Self
Good Day Live
2001 · Self
movieSanctuary
2001 · Jo Ellen Hathaway
movieLisa Picard Is Famous
2000 · Melissa Gilbert
movieA Vision of Murder: The Story of Donielle
2000 · Donielle
movieSwitched at Birth
1999 · Sarah Barlow
movieThe Soul Collector
1999 · Rebecca
movieMurder at 75 Birch
1999 · Gwen Todson
tvProvidence
1999 · Lorna Berlin
movieHer Own Rules
1998 · Meredith Sanders
tvHollywood Squares
1998 · Self - Panelist
tvThe View
1997 · Self
movieDanielle Steel's Zoya
1997 · Zoya Ossipov
movieChildhood Sweetheart?
1997 · Karen Carlson
Seduction in a Small Town
1997 · Sarah Jenks
movieA Holiday for Love
1996 · Emma Murphy
Me And My Hormones
1996 · Director
tv7th Heaven
1996 · Marie Wagner
tvE! True Hollywood Story
1996
tvThe Outer Limits
1995 · Teresa Janovitch
movieCries from the Heart
1994 · Karen
movieAgainst Her Will: The Carrie Buck Story
1994 · Melissa Prentice
tvTouched by an Angel
1994 · Michelle Tanner
Sweet Justice
1994 · Kate Delacroy
movieThe Babymaker: The Dr. Cecil Jacobson Story
1994 · Mary Bennett
tvBabylon 5
1994 · Anna Sheridan
tvIntimate Portrait
1993 · Self
movieHouse of Secrets
1993 · Marion Ravinel
movieShattered Trust: The Shari Karney Story
1993 · Shari Karney
movieDying to Remember
1993 · Lynn Matthews
tvLate Night with Conan O'Brien
1993 · Self - Guest
With Hostile Intent
1993 · Miranda Berkley
movieFamily of Strangers
1993 · Julie
movieWith a Vengeance
1992 · Gena King
tvBatman: The Animated Series
1992 · Barbara Gordon (voice), Batgirl (voice)
Vicki!
1992 · Self - Guest
tvStand By Your Man
1992 · Rochelle Dumphy
tvThe Hidden Room
1991
movieMichael Landon: Memories with Laughter and Love
1991 · Herself - Co-Hostess
movieThe Lookalike
1990 · Gina / Jennifer
movieDonor
1990 · Dr. Kristine Lipton
movieJoshua's Heart
1990 · Claudia
movieForbidden Nights
1990 · Judith Shapiro
movieWithout Her Consent
1990 · Emily Briggs
movieChameleons
1989 · (Uncredited)
movieIce House
1989 · Kay
movieKiller Instinct
1988 · Dr. Lisa DaVito
tvLIVE with Kelly and Mark
1988 · Self - Guest
movieFunny
1988 · Self
Drug Free Kids: A Parents' Guide
1988 · Self
movieBlood Vows: The Story of a Mafia Wife
1987 · Marian
movieChoices
1986 · Terry Granger
movieSylvester
1985 · Charlene "Charlie" Railsberg
movieThe Snow Queen
1985 · Gerda
movieFamily Secrets
1984 · Sara Calloway
movieLittle House: The Last Farewell
1984 · Laura Ingalls Wilder
movieLittle House: Bless All the Dear Children
1983 · Laura Ingalls Wilder
movieLittle House: Look Back to Yesterday
1983 · Laura Ingalls Wilder
Choices of the Heart
1983 · Jean Donovan
tvFaerie Tale Theatre
1982 · Gerda
movieNight of 100 Stars
1982 · Self
movieHollywood’s Children
1982 · Self (archive footage)
movieSplendor in the Grass
1981 · Wilma Dean "Deanie" Loomis
movieThe Diary of Anne Frank
1980 · Anne Frank
movieThe Little House Years
1979 · Laura Ingalls
movieThe Miracle Worker
1979 · Helen Keller
movieNBC Salutes the 25th Anniversary of the Wonderful World of Disney
1978 · Self/Alice
movieChristmas Miracle in Caufield, U.S.A.
1977 · Kelly
tvThe Love Boat
1977 · Rosemary Simpson
tvLittle House on the Prairie
1974 · Laura Ingalls
movieLittle House on the Prairie
1974 · Laura Ingalls
tvABC Afterschool Special
1972 · Director
tvEmergency!
1972
movieThe Dean Martin Christmas Show
1968 · Girl on Santa's Lap (uncredited)
movieThe Reluctant Astronaut
1967 · Niece
tvThe Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962 · Self
tvGunsmoke
1955 · Spratts' Child
One Smart Fellow
— · Ellen