Melissa Gilbert
Acting
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.
TV Shows(33)
Stars in the House
Self - Special Guest
2020
The Kelly Clarkson Show
Self
2019
Secrets and Lies
Lisa Daly
2015
When Calls the Heart
Georgie McGill
2014
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
Self - Guest
2009
Dancing with the Stars
Self - Contestant
2005
Fat Actress
Melissa Gilbert
2005
Nip/Tuck
Shari Noble
2003
Presidio Med
Grace Bennett
2002
American Idol
Self
2002
Good Day Live
Self
2001
Providence
Lorna Berlin
1999
Hollywood Squares
Self - Panelist
1998
The View
Self
1997
7th Heaven
Marie Wagner
1996
E! True Hollywood Story
1996
The Outer Limits
Teresa Janovitch
1995
Touched by an Angel
Michelle Tanner
1994
Sweet Justice
Kate Delacroy
1994
Babylon 5
Anna Sheridan
1994
Intimate Portrait
Self
1993
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
Self - Guest
1993
Batman: The Animated Series
Barbara Gordon (voice)
1992
Vicki!
Self - Guest
1992
Stand By Your Man
Rochelle Dumphy
1992
The Hidden Room
1991
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
Self - Guest
1988
Faerie Tale Theatre
Gerda
1982
The Love Boat
Rosemary Simpson
1977
Little House on the Prairie
Laura Ingalls
1974
Emergency!
1972
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Self
1962
Gunsmoke
Spratts' Child
1955
Movies(63)
Laura Ingalls Wilder: Prairie to Page
Self
2020
When We Last Spoke
Ruby
2020
Hometown Christmas
Mary Russell
2018
Little House on the Prairie: A Merry Ingalls Christmas
Laura Ingalls
2014
The Christmas Pageant
Vera Parks
2011
Safe Harbour
Ophelia MacKenzie
2007
Sacrifices of the Heart
Kate Weston / Anne Weston
2007
Thicker Than Water
Natalie Travers
2005
Heart of the Storm
Cassie Broadbeck
2004
Hollywood Wives: The New Generation
Taylor Singer
2003
NBC 75th Anniversary Special
Self
2002
Sanctuary
Jo Ellen Hathaway
2001
Lisa Picard Is Famous
Melissa Gilbert
2000
A Vision of Murder: The Story of Donielle
Donielle
2000
Switched at Birth
Sarah Barlow
1999
The Soul Collector
Rebecca
1999
Murder at 75 Birch
Gwen Todson
1999
Her Own Rules
Meredith Sanders
1998
Danielle Steel's Zoya
Zoya Ossipov
1997
Childhood Sweetheart?
Karen Carlson
1997
Seduction in a Small Town
Sarah Jenks
1997
A Holiday for Love
Emma Murphy
1996
Cries from the Heart
Karen
1994
Against Her Will: The Carrie Buck Story
Melissa Prentice
1994
The Babymaker: The Dr. Cecil Jacobson Story
Mary Bennett
1994
House of Secrets
Marion Ravinel
1993
Shattered Trust: The Shari Karney Story
Shari Karney
1993
Dying to Remember
Lynn Matthews
1993
With Hostile Intent
Miranda Berkley
1993
Family of Strangers
Julie
1993
With a Vengeance
Gena King
1992
Michael Landon: Memories with Laughter and Love
Herself - Co-Hostess
1991
The Lookalike
Gina / Jennifer
1990
Donor
Dr. Kristine Lipton
1990
Joshua's Heart
Claudia
1990
Forbidden Nights
Judith Shapiro
1990
Without Her Consent
Emily Briggs
1990
Chameleons
(Uncredited)
1989
Ice House
Kay
1989
Killer Instinct
Dr. Lisa DaVito
1988
Funny
Self
1988
Drug Free Kids: A Parents' Guide
Self
1988
Blood Vows: The Story of a Mafia Wife
Marian
1987
Choices
Terry Granger
1986
Sylvester
Charlene "Charlie" Railsberg
1985
The Snow Queen
Gerda
1985
Family Secrets
Sara Calloway
1984
Little House: The Last Farewell
Laura Ingalls Wilder
1984
Little House: Bless All the Dear Children
Laura Ingalls Wilder
1983
Little House: Look Back to Yesterday
Laura Ingalls Wilder
1983
Choices of the Heart
Jean Donovan
1983
Night of 100 Stars
Self
1982
Hollywood’s Children
Self (archive footage)
1982
Splendor in the Grass
Wilma Dean "Deanie" Loomis
1981
The Diary of Anne Frank
Anne Frank
1980
The Little House Years
Laura Ingalls
1979
The Miracle Worker
Helen Keller
1979
NBC Salutes the 25th Anniversary of the Wonderful World of Disney
Self/Alice
1978
Christmas Miracle in Caufield, U.S.A.
Kelly
1977
Little House on the Prairie
Laura Ingalls
1974
The Dean Martin Christmas Show
Girl on Santa's Lap (uncredited)
1968
The Reluctant Astronaut
Niece
1967
One Smart Fellow
Ellen