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Ruth Foster

Known for
Acting
Born
January 29, 1920
Died
May 12, 2012
Birthplace
Cincinnati, Ohio, USA

Ruth E. Foster (January 29, 1920 – May 12, 2012) was an American actress best known for portraying Walnut Grove's postmaster Melinda Foster for several seasons on the NBC TV series Little House on the Prairie (1974–1983).

Filmography

  • Poster for Little House on the Prairie: A Merry Ingalls Christmas

    Little House on the Prairie: A Merry Ingalls Christmas 2014

    as Melinda Foster

  • Poster for The Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus

    The Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus 1996

    Editor

  • Poster for Frankie Starlight

    Frankie Starlight 1995

    Editor

  • Poster for Paul Simon's Concert in the Park

    Paul Simon's Concert in the Park 1991

    Editor

  • Poster for The Object of Beauty

    The Object of Beauty 1991

    Editor

  • Poster for Glory! Glory!

    Glory! Glory! 1989

    Editor

  • Poster for The Christmas Wife

    The Christmas Wife 1988

    Editor

  • Poster for Tidy Endings

    Tidy Endings 1988

    Editor

  • Poster for Betrayal of Silence

    Betrayal of Silence 1988

    Editor

  • Poster for Fatal Confession: A Father Dowling Mystery

    Fatal Confession: A Father Dowling Mystery 1987

    Editor

  • Poster for Paul Simon | Graceland: The African Concert

    Paul Simon | Graceland: The African Concert 1987

    Editor

  • Poster for As Is

    As Is 1986

    Editor

  • Poster for 'Master Harold'... and the Boys

    'Master Harold'... and the Boys 1985

    Editor

  • Poster for Little House: The Last Farewell

    Little House: The Last Farewell 1984

    as Mrs. Foster

  • Poster for Little House: Bless All the Dear Children

    Little House: Bless All the Dear Children 1983

    as Melinda Foster

  • Poster for The Towering Inferno

    The Towering Inferno 1974

    as Party Guest (uncredited)

  • Poster for Little House on the Prairie

    Little House on the Prairie 1974

    as Aunt Ruby (uncredited)

  • Poster for The Poseidon Adventure

    The Poseidon Adventure 1972

    as Passenger

  • Poster for Conquest of the Planet of the Apes

    Conquest of the Planet of the Apes 1972

    as Woman in Plaza (uncredited)

  • Poster for The War Between Men and Women

    The War Between Men and Women 1972

    as Wedding Guest (uncredited)

  • Poster for Fitzwilly

    Fitzwilly 1967

    as Customer (uncredited)

  • Poster for Cyborg 2087

    Cyborg 2087 1966

    as Citizen in Crowd

  • Poster for Dimension 5

    Dimension 5 1966

    as Grumpy Man's Wife

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