1964-05-08 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.
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When We Last Spoke | Ruby | 2020-10-27 |
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Laura Ingalls Wilder: Prairie to Page | Self | 2020-12-30 |
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Hometown Christmas | Mary Russell | 2018-12-16 |
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Little House on the Prairie: A Merry Ingalls Christmas | Laura Ingalls | 2014-11-04 |
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The Christmas Pageant | Vera Parks | 2011-12-11 |
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Sacrifices of the Heart | Kate Weston / Anne Weston | 2007-01-10 |
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Safe Harbour | Ophelia MacKenzie | 2007-10-30 |
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Thicker Than Water | Natalie Travers | 2005-08-05 |
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Heart of the Storm | Cassie Broadbeck | 2004-11-22 |
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Hollywood Wives: The New Generation | Taylor Singer | 2003-10-19 |
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NBC 75th Anniversary Special | Self | 2002-05-05 |
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Sanctuary | Jo Ellen Hathaway | 2001-02-28 |
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Lisa Picard Is Famous | Melissa Gilbert | 2000-05-14 |
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A Vision of Murder: The Story of Donielle | Donielle | 2000-02-09 |
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The Soul Collector | Rebecca | 1999-10-24 |
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Murder at 75 Birch | Gwen Todson | 1999-02-09 |
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Switched at Birth | Sarah Barlow | 1999-11-24 |
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Her Own Rules | Meredith Sanders | 1998-10-13 |
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Seduction in a Small Town | Sarah Jenks | 1997-02-09 |
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Childhood Sweetheart? | Karen Carlson | 1997-03-18 |
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Danielle Steel's Zoya | Zoya Ossipov | 1997-07-26 |
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A Holiday for Love | Emma Murphy | 1996-12-10 |
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Cries from the Heart | Karen | 1994-10-16 |
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Against Her Will: The Carrie Buck Story | Melissa Prentice | 1994-10-05 |
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The Babymaker: The Dr. Cecil Jacobson Story | Mary Bennett | 1994-02-08 |
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Family of strangers | Julie | 1993-02-21 |
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With Hostile Intent | Miranda Berkley | 1993-05-11 |
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House of Secrets | Marion Ravinel | 1993-10-31 |
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Shattered Trust: The Shari Karney Story | Shari Karney | 1993-09-27 |
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Dying to Remember | Lynn Matthews | 1993-09-18 |
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With a Vengeance | Gena King | 1992-09-22 |
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Michael Landon: Memories with Laughter and Love | Herself - Co-Hostess | 1991-01-01 |
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Joshua's Heart | Claudia | 1990-09-10 |
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Donor | Dr. Kristine Lipton | 1990-12-09 |
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Without Her Consent | Emily Briggs | 1990-01-14 |
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The Lookalike | Gina / Jennifer | 1990-12-13 |
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Forbidden Nights | Judith Shapiro | 1990-04-10 |
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Chameleons | (Uncredited) | 1989-12-20 |
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Ice House | Kay | 1989-03-31 |
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Killer Instinct | Dr. Lisa DaVito | 1988-11-22 |
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Funny | Self | 1988-04-01 |
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Drug Free Kids: A Parents' Guide | Self | 1988-01-11 |
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Blood Vows: The Story of a Mafia Wife | Marian | 1987-01-18 |
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Choices | Terry Granger | 1986-02-17 |
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The Snow Queen | Gerda | 1985-03-11 |
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Sylvester | Charlene "Charlie" Railsberg | 1985-03-15 |
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Family Secrets | Sara Calloway | 1984-05-13 |
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Little House: The Last Farewell | Laura Ingalls Wilder | 1984-02-06 |
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Little House: Bless All the Dear Children | Laura Ingalls Wilder | 1983-12-17 |
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Choices of the Heart | Jean Donovan | 1983-12-05 |
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Little House: Look Back to Yesterday | Laura Ingalls Wilder | 1983-12-12 |
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Night of 100 Stars | Self | 1982-03-08 |
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Hollywood’s Children | Self (archive footage) | 1982-02-24 |
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Splendor in the Grass | Wilma Dean "Deanie" Loomis | 1981-10-26 |
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The Diary of Anne Frank | Anne Frank | 1980-11-17 |
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The Miracle Worker | Helen Keller | 1979-10-14 |
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The Little House Years | Laura Ingalls | 1979-11-15 |
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NBC Salutes the 25th Anniversary of the Wonderful World of Disney | Self/Alice | 1978-09-13 |
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Christmas Miracle in Caufield, U.S.A. | Kelly | 1977-12-26 |
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Little House on the Prairie | Laura Ingalls | 1974-03-30 |
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The Dean Martin Christmas Show | Girl on Santa's Lap (uncredited) | 1968-12-19 |
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The Reluctant Astronaut | Niece | 1967-09-05 |
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One Smart Fellow | Ellen |