Melissa Gilbert
Actor
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.
As Director
Filmography
The Reluctant Astronaut
as Niece 1967
A Holiday for Love
as Emma Murphy 1996
Hometown Christmas
as Mary Russell 2018
The Miracle Worker
as Helen Keller 1979
Little House: Look Back to Yesterday
as Laura Ingalls Wilder 1983
Little House on the Prairie
as Laura Ingalls 1974
Danielle Steel's Zoya
as Zoya Ossipov 1997
Thicker Than Water
as Natalie Travers 2005
The Christmas Pageant
as Vera Parks 2011
Little House: The Last Farewell
as Laura Ingalls Wilder 1984
Switched at Birth
as Sarah Barlow 1999
The Diary of Anne Frank
as Anne Frank 1980
Heart of the Storm
as Cassie Broadbeck 2004
Little House: Bless All the Dear Children
as Laura Ingalls Wilder 1983
Safe Harbour
as Ophelia MacKenzie 2007
Lisa Picard Is Famous
as Melissa Gilbert 2000
The Soul Collector
as Rebecca 1999