Melissa Gilbert
| First Name | Melissa |
| Middle Name | Ellen |
| Last Name | Gilbert |
| Full Name at Birth | Melissa Ellen Gilbert |
| Age | 47 |
| Date of Birth | May 8, 1964 |
| Birthplace | Los Angeles, California |
| Height | 5' 3½" (161 cm) |
| Build | Average |
| Eye Color | Hazel |
| Hair Color | Red |
| Star Sign | Taurus |
| Religion | Jewish |
| Ethnicity | White |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Occupation Category | Actress |
| Claim to Fame | Laura on Little House on the Prairie |
| Brand Endorsements | "SheerCover" cosmetics"Wen" healthy hair care system |
| Father | Harold Abeles (biological father)Paul Gilbert (adopted father)(born Ed MacMahon, he changed his name to Paul Gilbert to get a Screen Actors Guild card) |
| Mother | Barbara Cowan (mother) |
| Brother(s) | Jonathan Gilbert (adopted brother) (actor) |
| Sister(s) | Sara Gilbert (adopted sister) (actress)Claudia Cowan (stepsister) |
| Other Family Members | Charlie Brill (godfather)Bruce Boxleitner (husband)Michael Garrett Boxleitner (son)Dakota Paul Brinkman (son)Sam Boxleitner (adopted son)Lee Boxleitner (adopted son)Bo Brinkman (ex-husband)Harry Crane (granddaughter) |
| Friends | Michael Landon (actor) (director) (producer) |
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.
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Filmography
Selected Melissa Gilbert film and TV show credits:
Acting Credits
2011
The Christmas Pageant
Vera Parks, Vera Parks
2007
Sacrifices of the Heart
Kate Weston/Anne Weston, Kate Weston/Anne Weston
2003
Then Came Jones
Devon Jones- Thomas, Devon Jones- Thomas
2003
Storyline Online
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2002
Presidio Med
Grace Bennett, Grace Bennett
2001
Sanctuary
Jo Ellen Hathaway, Jo Ellen Hathaway
2000
A Vision of Murder: The Story of Donielle
Donielle, Donielle
1999
Murder at 75 Birch
Gwen Todson, Gwen Todson
1998
Her Own Rules
Meredith Sanders, Meredith Sanders
1997
Childhood Sweetheart?
Karen Carlson, Karen Carlson
1997
Seduction in a Small Town
Sarah Jenks, Sarah Jenks
1996
A Holiday for Love
Emma Murphy, Emma Murphy
1994
Against Her Will: The Carrie Buck Story
Melissa Prentice, Melissa Prentice
1994
The Babymaker: The Dr. Cecil Jacobson Story
Mary Bennett, Mary Bennett
1994
Sweet Justice
Kate Delacroy, Kate Delacroy
1993
Dying to Remember
Lynn Matthews, Lynn Matthews
1993
Family of Strangers
Julie, Julie
1993
House of Secrets
Marion Ravinel, Marion Ravinel
1993
With Hostile Intent
Miranda Berkley, Miranda Berkley
1992
With a Vengeance
Jenna King/Valerie Tanner , Jenna King/Valerie Tanner
1992
Stand by Your Man
Rochelle Dumphy, Rochelle Dumphy
1991
The Hidden Room
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1990
Donor
Dr. Kristine Lipton , Dr. Kristine Lipton
1990
Forbidden Nights
Judith Shapiro, Judith Shapiro
1990
Joshua's Heart
Claudia, Claudia
1990
The Lookalike
Gina/Jennifer , Gina/Jennifer
1989
Ice House
Kay, Kay
1989
Chameleons
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1987
Blood Vows: The Story of a Mafia Wife
Marian, Marian
1986
The Penalty Phase
Leah Furman, Leah Furman
1984
Family Secrets
Sara Calloway, Sara Calloway
1983
Choices of the Heart
Jean Donovan, Jean Donovan
1981
Splendor in the Grass
Wilma Dean 'Deanie' Loomis, Wilma Dean 'Deanie' Loomis
1979
Nutcracker Fantasy
Clara, Clara
1977
Christmas Miracle in Caufield, U.S.A.
Kelly Sullivan, Kelly Sullivan
1977
Circus, Lions, Tigers and Melissas Too
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1974
Laura Ingalls, Laura Ingalls Wilder, Laura Ingalls, Laura Ingalls Wilder
Director Credits
2000
Child Stars: Their Story
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