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.
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Films (65)
Laura Ingalls Wilder: Prairie to Page
2020 · Self
When We Last Spoke
2020 · Ruby
Guest Artist
2019 · Producer
Hometown Christmas
2018 · Mary Russell
Little House on the Prairie: A Merry Ingalls Christmas
2014 · Laura Ingalls
The Christmas Pageant
2011 · Vera Parks
Safe Harbour
2007 · Ophelia MacKenzie
Sacrifices of the Heart
2007 · Kate Weston / Anne Weston
Thicker Than Water
2005 · Natalie Travers
Heart of the Storm
2004 · Cassie Broadbeck
Hollywood Wives: The New Generation
2003 · Taylor Singer
NBC 75th Anniversary Special
2002 · Self
Sanctuary
2001 · Jo Ellen Hathaway
Lisa Picard Is Famous
2000 · Melissa Gilbert
A Vision of Murder: The Story of Donielle
2000 · Donielle
Switched at Birth
1999 · Sarah Barlow
The Soul Collector
1999 · Rebecca
Murder at 75 Birch
1999 · Gwen Todson
Her Own Rules
1998 · Meredith Sanders
Danielle Steel's Zoya
1997 · Zoya Ossipov
Childhood Sweetheart?
1997 · Karen Carlson
Seduction in a Small Town
1997 · Sarah Jenks
A Holiday for Love
1996 · Emma Murphy
Me And My Hormones
1996 · Director
Cries from the Heart
1994 · Karen
Against Her Will: The Carrie Buck Story
1994 · Melissa Prentice
The Babymaker: The Dr. Cecil Jacobson Story
1994 · Mary Bennett
House of Secrets
1993 · Marion Ravinel
Shattered Trust: The Shari Karney Story
1993 · Shari Karney
Dying to Remember
1993 · Lynn Matthews
With Hostile Intent
1993 · Miranda Berkley
Family of Strangers
1993 · Julie
With a Vengeance
1992 · Gena King
Michael Landon: Memories with Laughter and Love
1991 · Herself - Co-Hostess
The Lookalike
1990 · Gina / Jennifer
Donor
1990 · Dr. Kristine Lipton
Joshua's Heart
1990 · Claudia
Forbidden Nights
1990 · Judith Shapiro
Without Her Consent
1990 · Emily Briggs
Chameleons
1989 · (Uncredited)
Ice House
1989 · Kay
Killer Instinct
1988 · Dr. Lisa DaVito
Funny
1988 · Self
Drug Free Kids: A Parents' Guide
1988 · Self
Blood Vows: The Story of a Mafia Wife
1987 · Marian
Choices
1986 · Terry Granger
Sylvester
1985 · Charlene "Charlie" Railsberg
The Snow Queen
1985 · Gerda
Family Secrets
1984 · Sara Calloway
Little House: The Last Farewell
1984 · Laura Ingalls Wilder
Little House: Bless All the Dear Children
1983 · Laura Ingalls Wilder
Little House: Look Back to Yesterday
1983 · Laura Ingalls Wilder
Choices of the Heart
1983 · Jean Donovan
Night of 100 Stars
1982 · Self
Hollywood’s Children
1982 · Self (archive footage)
Splendor in the Grass
1981 · Wilma Dean "Deanie" Loomis
The Diary of Anne Frank
1980 · Anne Frank
The Little House Years
1979 · Laura Ingalls
The Miracle Worker
1979 · Helen Keller
NBC Salutes the 25th Anniversary of the Wonderful World of Disney
1978 · Self/Alice
Christmas Miracle in Caufield, U.S.A.
1977 · Kelly
Little House on the Prairie
1974 · Laura Ingalls
The Dean Martin Christmas Show
1968 · Girl on Santa's Lap (uncredited)
The Reluctant Astronaut
1967 · Niece
One Smart Fellow
· Ellen
Séries (36)
Stars in the House
2020 · Self - Special Guest
The Kelly Clarkson Show
2019 · Self
Secrets and Lies
2015 · Lisa Daly
When Calls the Heart
2014 · Georgie McGill
Steve Harvey
2012 · Self
The Talk
2010 · Self
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
2009 · Self - Guest
Dancing with the Stars
2005 · Self - Contestant
Fat Actress
2005 · Melissa Gilbert
Nip/Tuck
2003 · Shari Noble
Presidio Med
2002 · Grace Bennett
American Idol
2002 · Self
Good Day Live
2001 · Self
Providence
1999 · Lorna Berlin
Hollywood Squares
1998 · Self - Panelist
The View
1997 · Self
7th Heaven
1996 · Marie Wagner
E! True Hollywood Story
1996
The Outer Limits
1995 · Teresa Janovitch
Touched by an Angel
1994 · Michelle Tanner
Sweet Justice
1994 · Kate Delacroy
Babylon 5
1994 · Anna Sheridan
Intimate Portrait
1993 · Self
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
1993 · Self - Guest
Batman: The Animated Series
1992 · Barbara Gordon (voice), Batgirl (voice)
Vicki!
1992 · Self - Guest
Stand By Your Man
1992 · Rochelle Dumphy
The Hidden Room
1991
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
1988 · Self - Guest
Faerie Tale Theatre
1982 · Gerda
La croisière s'amuse
1977 · Rosemary Simpson
Little House on the Prairie
1974 · Laura Ingalls
ABC Afterschool Special
1972 · Director
Emergency!
1972 · Jenny
The Tonight Show avec Johnny Carson
1962 · Self
Gunsmoke
1955 · Spratts' Child