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.
Awards & recognition
- Theatre World Award · 1988
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Filmography44 titles
Hollywood’s Children
Batman: The Animated Series
When Calls the Heart
Babylon 5
Blood Vows: The Story of a Mafia Wife
Choices
Little House on the Prairie
Emergency!
The Outer Limits
Hollywood Squares
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Secrets and Lies
The Soul Collector
Nip/Tuck
Touched by an Angel
Little House: The Last Farewell
Switched at Birth
Little House: Look Back to Yesterday
Gunsmoke
When We Last Spoke
The Kelly Clarkson Show
7th Heaven
Her Own Rules
Family of Strangers
The Love Boat
Hometown Christmas
Dancing with the Stars
The Babymaker: The Dr. Cecil Jacobson Story
Cries from the Heart
Joshua's Heart
The Reluctant Astronaut
The Christmas Pageant
A Holiday for Love
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
Hollywood Wives: The New Generation
Little House: Bless All the Dear Children
American Idol
Sylvester
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
Fat Actress
Safe Harbour
Guest Artist
The View
Laura Ingalls Wilder: Prairie to Page