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