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

Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

The Kelly Clarkson Show

Dancing with the Stars

The View

The Love Boat

Babylon 5

Hollywood Squares

All Movies (63)

• Laura Ingalls Wilder: Prairie to Page2020 · as Self
• When We Last Spoke2020 · as Ruby
• Hometown Christmas2018 · as Mary Russell
• Little House on the Prairie: A Merry Ingalls Christmas2014 · as Laura Ingalls
• The Christmas Pageant2011 · as Vera Parks
• Safe Harbour2007 · as Ophelia MacKenzie
• Sacrifices of the Heart2007 · as Kate Weston / Anne Weston
• Thicker Than Water2005 · as Natalie Travers
• Heart of the Storm2004 · as Cassie Broadbeck
• Hollywood Wives: The New Generation2003 · as Taylor Singer
• NBC 75th Anniversary Special2002 · as Self
• Sanctuary2001 · as Jo Ellen Hathaway
• Lisa Picard Is Famous2000 · as Melissa Gilbert
• A Vision of Murder: The Story of Donielle2000 · as Donielle
• Switched at Birth1999 · as Sarah Barlow
• The Soul Collector1999 · as Rebecca
• Murder at 75 Birch1999 · as Gwen Todson
• Her Own Rules1998 · as Meredith Sanders
• Danielle Steel's Zoya1997 · as Zoya Ossipov
• Childhood Sweetheart?1997 · as Karen Carlson
• Seduction in a Small Town1997 · as Sarah Jenks
• A Holiday for Love1996 · as Emma Murphy
• Cries from the Heart1994 · as Karen
• Against Her Will: The Carrie Buck Story1994 · as Melissa Prentice
• The Babymaker: The Dr. Cecil Jacobson Story1994 · as Mary Bennett
• House of Secrets1993 · as Marion Ravinel
• Shattered Trust: The Shari Karney Story1993 · as Shari Karney
• Dying to Remember1993 · as Lynn Matthews
• With Hostile Intent1993 · as Miranda Berkley
• Family of Strangers1993 · as Julie
• With a Vengeance1992 · as Gena King
• Michael Landon: Memories with Laughter and Love1991 · as Herself - Co-Hostess
• The Lookalike1990 · as Gina / Jennifer
• Donor1990 · as Dr. Kristine Lipton
• Joshua's Heart1990 · as Claudia
• Forbidden Nights1990 · as Judith Shapiro
• Without Her Consent1990 · as Emily Briggs
• Chameleons1989 · as (Uncredited)
• Ice House1989 · as Kay
• Killer Instinct1988 · as Dr. Lisa DaVito
• Funny1988 · as Self
• Drug Free Kids: A Parents' Guide1988 · as Self
• Blood Vows: The Story of a Mafia Wife1987 · as Marian
• Choices1986 · as Terry Granger
• Sylvester1985 · as Charlene "Charlie" Railsberg
• The Snow Queen1985 · as Gerda
• Family Secrets1984 · as Sara Calloway
• Little House: The Last Farewell1984 · as Laura Ingalls Wilder
• Little House: Bless All the Dear Children1983 · as Laura Ingalls Wilder
• Little House: Look Back to Yesterday1983 · as Laura Ingalls Wilder
• Choices of the Heart1983 · as Jean Donovan
• Night of 100 Stars1982 · as Self
• Hollywood’s Children1982 · as Self (archive footage)
• Splendor in the Grass1981 · as Wilma Dean "Deanie" Loomis
• The Diary of Anne Frank1980 · as Anne Frank
• The Little House Years1979 · as Laura Ingalls
• The Miracle Worker1979 · as Helen Keller
• NBC Salutes the 25th Anniversary of the Wonderful World of Disney1978 · as Self/Alice
• Christmas Miracle in Caufield, U.S.A.1977 · as Kelly
• Little House on the Prairie1974 · as Laura Ingalls
• The Dean Martin Christmas Show1968 · as Girl on Santa's Lap (uncredited)
• The Reluctant Astronaut1967 · as Niece
• One Smart Fellow— · as Ellen

All TV Shows (35)

• Stars in the House2020 · as Self - Special Guest
• The Kelly Clarkson Show2019 · as Self
• Secrets and Lies2015 · as Lisa Daly
• When Calls the Heart2014 · as Georgie McGill
• The Talk2010 · as Self
• Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen2009 · as Self - Guest
• Dancing with the Stars2005 · as Self - Contestant
• Fat Actress2005 · as Melissa Gilbert
• Nip/Tuck2003 · as Shari Noble
• Presidio Med2002 · as Grace Bennett
• American Idol2002 · as Self
• Good Day Live2001 · as Self
• Providence1999 · as Lorna Berlin
• Hollywood Squares1998 · as Self - Panelist
• The View1997 · as Self
• 7th Heaven1996 · as Marie Wagner
• E! True Hollywood Story1996
• The Outer Limits1995 · as Teresa Janovitch
• Touched by an Angel1994 · as Michelle Tanner
• Sweet Justice1994 · as Kate Delacroy
• Babylon 51994 · as Anna Sheridan
• Intimate Portrait1993 · as Self
• Late Night with Conan O'Brien1993 · as Self - Guest
• Batman: The Animated Series1992 · as Barbara Gordon (voice)
• Batman: The Animated Series1992 · as Batgirl (voice)
• Vicki!1992 · as Self - Guest
• Stand By Your Man1992 · as Rochelle Dumphy
• The Hidden Room1991
• LIVE with Kelly and Mark1988 · as Self - Guest
• Faerie Tale Theatre1982 · as Gerda
• The Love Boat1977 · as Rosemary Simpson
• Little House on the Prairie1974 · as Laura Ingalls
• Emergency!1972
• The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson1962 · as Self
• Gunsmoke1955 · as Spratts' Child