Melissa Gilbert
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- May 8, 1964
- Birthplace
- Los Angeles, California, USA
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.
Filmography
- One Smart Fellow
One Smart Fellow TBA
as Ellen
Laura Ingalls Wilder: Prairie to Page 2020
as Self
When We Last Spoke 2020
as Ruby
Guest Artist 2019
Producer
Hometown Christmas 2018
as Mary Russell
Little House on the Prairie: A Merry Ingalls Christmas 2014
as Laura Ingalls
The Christmas Pageant 2011
as Vera Parks
Safe Harbour 2007
as Ophelia MacKenzie
Sacrifices of the Heart 2007
as Kate Weston / Anne Weston
Thicker Than Water 2005
as Natalie Travers
Heart of the Storm 2004
as Cassie Broadbeck
Hollywood Wives: The New Generation 2003
as Taylor Singer
NBC 75th Anniversary Special 2002
as Self
Sanctuary 2001
as Jo Ellen Hathaway
Lisa Picard Is Famous 2000
as Melissa Gilbert
A Vision of Murder: The Story of Donielle 2000
as Donielle
Switched at Birth 1999
as Sarah Barlow
The Soul Collector 1999
as Rebecca
Murder at 75 Birch 1999
as Gwen Todson
Her Own Rules 1998
as Meredith Sanders
Danielle Steel's Zoya 1997
as Zoya Ossipov
Childhood Sweetheart? 1997
as Karen Carlson
- Seduction in a Small Town
Seduction in a Small Town 1997
as Sarah Jenks
A Holiday for Love 1996
as Emma Murphy
- Me And My Hormones
Me And My Hormones 1996
Director
Cries from the Heart 1994
as Karen
Against Her Will: The Carrie Buck Story 1994
as Melissa Prentice
The Babymaker: The Dr. Cecil Jacobson Story 1994
as Mary Bennett
House of Secrets 1993
as Marion Ravinel
Shattered Trust: The Shari Karney Story 1993
as Shari Karney
Dying to Remember 1993
as Lynn Matthews
- With Hostile Intent
With Hostile Intent 1993
as Miranda Berkley
Family of Strangers 1993
as Julie
With a Vengeance 1992
as Gena King
Michael Landon: Memories with Laughter and Love 1991
as Herself - Co-Hostess
The Lookalike 1990
as Gina / Jennifer
Donor 1990
as Dr. Kristine Lipton
Joshua's Heart 1990
as Claudia
Forbidden Nights 1990
as Judith Shapiro
Without Her Consent 1990
as Emily Briggs
Chameleons 1989
as (Uncredited)
Ice House 1989
as Kay
Killer Instinct 1988
as Dr. Lisa DaVito
Funny 1988
as Self
- Drug Free Kids: A Parents' Guide
Drug Free Kids: A Parents' Guide 1988
as Self
Blood Vows: The Story of a Mafia Wife 1987
as Marian
Choices 1986
as Terry Granger
Sylvester 1985
as Charlene "Charlie" Railsberg
The Snow Queen 1985
as Gerda
Family Secrets 1984
as Sara Calloway
Little House: The Last Farewell 1984
as Laura Ingalls Wilder
Little House: Bless All the Dear Children 1983
as Laura Ingalls Wilder
Little House: Look Back to Yesterday 1983
as Laura Ingalls Wilder
- Choices of the Heart
Choices of the Heart 1983
as Jean Donovan
Night of 100 Stars 1982
as Self
Hollywood’s Children 1982
as Self (archive footage)
Splendor in the Grass 1981
as Wilma Dean "Deanie" Loomis
The Diary of Anne Frank 1980
as Anne Frank
The Little House Years 1979
as Laura Ingalls
The Miracle Worker 1979
as Helen Keller
NBC Salutes the 25th Anniversary of the Wonderful World of Disney 1978
as Self/Alice
Christmas Miracle in Caufield, U.S.A. 1977
as Kelly
Little House on the Prairie 1974
as Laura Ingalls
The Dean Martin Christmas Show 1968
as Girl on Santa's Lap (uncredited)
The Reluctant Astronaut 1967
as Niece
Credits from TMDB.