
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

Little House on the Prairie: A Merry Ingalls Christmas 2014
as Melinda Foster

The Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus 1996
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Frankie Starlight 1995
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Paul Simon's Concert in the Park 1991
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The Object of Beauty 1991
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Glory! Glory! 1989
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The Christmas Wife 1988
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Tidy Endings 1988
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Betrayal of Silence 1988
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Fatal Confession: A Father Dowling Mystery 1987
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Paul Simon | Graceland: The African Concert 1987
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As Is 1986
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'Master Harold'... and the Boys 1985
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Little House: The Last Farewell 1984
as Mrs. Foster

Little House: Bless All the Dear Children 1983
as Melinda Foster

The Towering Inferno 1974
as Party Guest (uncredited)

Little House on the Prairie 1974
as Aunt Ruby (uncredited)

The Poseidon Adventure 1972
as Passenger

Conquest of the Planet of the Apes 1972
as Woman in Plaza (uncredited)

The War Between Men and Women 1972
as Wedding Guest (uncredited)

Fitzwilly 1967
as Customer (uncredited)

Cyborg 2087 1966
as Citizen in Crowd

Dimension 5 1966
as Grumpy Man's Wife
Credits from TMDB.