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

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When We Last Spoke

2020 ⭐ 6.5

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Hometown Christmas

2018 ⭐ 6.1

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Little House on the Prairie: A Merry Ingalls Christmas

2014 ⭐ 8.4

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Sacrifices of the Heart

2007 ⭐ 6.4

Career timeline

2020

Laura Ingalls Wilder: Prairie to Page

Self · 2020

When We Last Spoke

Ruby · 2020

⭐ 6.5

2018

Hometown Christmas

Mary Russell · 2018

⭐ 6.1

2014

Little House on the Prairie: A Merry Ingalls Christmas Notable

Laura Ingalls · 2014

⭐ 8.4

2011

The Christmas Pageant

Vera Parks · 2011

⭐ 5.9

2007

Safe Harbour

Ophelia MacKenzie · 2007

⭐ 4.9

Sacrifices of the Heart

Kate Weston / Anne Weston · 2007

⭐ 6.4

2005

Thicker Than Water

Natalie Travers · 2005

⭐ 6.3

2004

Heart of the Storm

Cassie Broadbeck · 2004

⭐ 6.4

2003

Hollywood Wives: The New Generation

Taylor Singer · 2003

⭐ 5.5

2002

NBC 75th Anniversary Special Notable

Self · 2002

⭐ 10.0

2001

Sanctuary

Jo Ellen Hathaway · 2001

⭐ 4.1

2000

Lisa Picard Is Famous

Melissa Gilbert · 2000

⭐ 4.6

A Vision of Murder: The Story of Donielle Notable

Donielle · 2000

⭐ 10.0

1999

Switched at Birth

Sarah Barlow · 1999

⭐ 6.9

The Soul Collector Notable

Rebecca · 1999

⭐ 7.3

Murder at 75 Birch Notable

Gwen Todson · 1999

⭐ 7.0

1998

Her Own Rules

Meredith Sanders · 1998

⭐ 6.3

1997

Danielle Steel's Zoya

Zoya Ossipov · 1997

⭐ 4.9

1996

A Holiday for Love

Emma Murphy · 1996

⭐ 5.8

1994

Cries from the Heart

Karen · 1994

⭐ 6.0

Against Her Will: The Carrie Buck Story Notable

Melissa Prentice · 1994

⭐ 7.5

The Babymaker: The Dr. Cecil Jacobson Story

Mary Bennett · 1994

⭐ 6.0

1993

House of Secrets

Marion Ravinel · 1993

⭐ 3.8

Shattered Trust: The Shari Karney Story

Shari Karney · 1993

⭐ 4.3

Dying to Remember

Lynn Matthews · 1993

⭐ 5.0

1992

With a Vengeance Notable

Gena King · 1992

⭐ 7.2

1991

Michael Landon: Memories with Laughter and Love Notable

Herself - Co-Hostess · 1991

⭐ 8.0

1990

The Lookalike

Gina / Jennifer · 1990

⭐ 3.7

Donor

Dr. Kristine Lipton · 1990

⭐ 5.3

Joshua's Heart

Claudia · 1990

⭐ 6.0

Frequently appears with

Cloris Leachman

Itasca

Corbin Bernsen

Walt

Chandler Head

Evangeline

Darby Camp

Juliet

Beverley Mitchell

Dr. Noelle Collins

Stephen Colletti

Nick Russell

Erin Cahill

Jen

Brian McNamara

Dr. Peter Collins

Full filmography

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Laura Ingalls Wilder: Prairie to Page

2020

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When We Last Spoke

2020 ⭐ 6.5

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Hometown Christmas

2018 ⭐ 6.1

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Little House on the Prairie: A Merry Ingalls Christmas

2014 ⭐ 8.4

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The Christmas Pageant

2011 ⭐ 5.9

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Safe Harbour

2007 ⭐ 4.9

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Sacrifices of the Heart

2007 ⭐ 6.4

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Thicker Than Water

2005 ⭐ 6.3

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Heart of the Storm

2004 ⭐ 6.4

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Hollywood Wives: The New Generation

2003 ⭐ 5.5

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NBC 75th Anniversary Special

2002 ⭐ 10.0

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Sanctuary

2001 ⭐ 4.1

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Lisa Picard Is Famous

2000 ⭐ 4.6

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A Vision of Murder: The Story of Donielle

2000 ⭐ 10.0

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Switched at Birth

1999 ⭐ 6.9

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The Soul Collector

1999 ⭐ 7.3

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Murder at 75 Birch

1999 ⭐ 7.0

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Her Own Rules

1998 ⭐ 6.3

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Danielle Steel's Zoya

1997 ⭐ 4.9

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A Holiday for Love

1996 ⭐ 5.8