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.
Acted in 70
2020s
- 2020
2010s
- 2018
- 2015
- 2014
Little House on the Prairie: A Merry Ingalls Christmas
Laura Ingalls
- 2011
The Christmas Pageant
Vera Parks
2000s
- 2007
Sacrifices of the Heart
Kate Weston / Anne Weston
- 2005
Fat Actress
Melissa Gilbert · 1 episode
- 2004
Heart of the Storm
Cassie Broadbeck
- 2003
Hollywood Wives: The New Generation
Taylor Singer
- 2002
- 2001
Sanctuary
Jo Ellen Hathaway
- 2000
Lisa Picard Is Famous
Melissa Gilbert
A Vision of Murder: The Story of Donielle
Donielle
1990s
- 1999
Switched at Birth
Sarah Barlow
The Soul Collector
Rebecca
Murder at 75 Birch
Gwen Todson
- 1998
Her Own Rules
Meredith Sanders
- 1997
Danielle Steel's Zoya
Zoya Ossipov
Childhood Sweetheart?
Karen Carlson
- 1996
E! True Hollywood Story
TV
- 1995
- 1994
Against Her Will: The Carrie Buck Story
Melissa Prentice
The Babymaker: The Dr. Cecil Jacobson Story
Mary Bennett
- 1993
House of Secrets
Marion Ravinel
Shattered Trust: The Shari Karney Story
Shari Karney
Dying to Remember
Lynn Matthews
Family of Strangers
Julie
- 1992
Stand By Your Man
Rochelle Dumphy · 7 episodes
- 1991
- 1990
The Lookalike
Gina / Jennifer
Donor
Dr. Kristine Lipton
Forbidden Nights
Judith Shapiro
Without Her Consent
Emily Briggs
1980s
- 1989
Chameleons
(Uncredited)
Ice House
Kay
- 1988
Killer Instinct
Dr. Lisa DaVito
- 1987
Blood Vows: The Story of a Mafia Wife
Marian
- 1986
Choices
Terry Granger
- 1985
Sylvester
Charlene "Charlie" Railsberg
The Snow Queen
Gerda
- 1984
Family Secrets
Sara Calloway
- 1983
- 1982
- 1981
Splendor in the Grass
Wilma Dean "Deanie" Loomis
- 1980
The Diary of Anne Frank
Anne Frank
1970s
- 1979
The Little House Years
Laura Ingalls
The Miracle Worker
Helen Keller
- 1977
Christmas Miracle in Caufield, U.S.A.
Kelly
- 1974
Little House on the Prairie
Laura Ingalls
- 1972
1960s
- 1968
The Dean Martin Christmas Show
Girl on Santa's Lap (uncredited)
- 1967
The Reluctant Astronaut
Niece
1950s
- 1955
Produced 1
2010s
- 2019
Guest Artist
Producer
Directed 1
1970s
- 1972
Appearances21
2020s
- 2020
Laura Ingalls Wilder: Prairie to Page
Self
2010s
- 2019
- 2012
- 2010
2000s
- 2009
- 2005
- 2002
NBC 75th Anniversary Special
Self
- 2001
1990s
- 1998
- 1997
- 1993
- 1991
Michael Landon: Memories with Laughter and Love
Herself - Co-Hostess
1980s
- 1988
- 1982
Night of 100 Stars
Self
Hollywood’s Children
Self (archive footage)
1970s
- 1978
NBC Salutes the 25th Anniversary of the Wonderful World of Disney
Self/Alice
