
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