Acting · Cincinnati, Ohio, USA · Born January 29, 1920
Ruth E. Foster (January 29, 1920 – May 12, 2012) was an American actress best known for portraying Walnut Grove's postmaster Melinda Foster for several seasons on the NBC TV series Little House on the Prairie (1974–1983).
MovieLittle House on the Prairie: A Merry Ingalls Christmas
2014
as Melinda Foster
MovieLittle House: The Last Farewell
1984
as Mrs. Foster
MovieLittle House: Bless All the Dear Children
1983
as Melinda Foster
MovieThe Towering Inferno
1974
as Party Guest (uncredited)
TVLittle House on the Prairie
1974
as Melinda Foster
MovieLittle House on the Prairie
1974
as Aunt Ruby (uncredited)
MovieThe Poseidon Adventure
1972
as Passenger
MovieConquest of the Planet of the Apes
1972
as Woman in Plaza (uncredited)
MovieThe War Between Men and Women
1972
as Wedding Guest (uncredited)
MovieFitzwilly
1967
as Customer (uncredited)
MovieDimension 5
1966
as Grumpy Man's Wife
MovieCyborg 2087
1966
as Citizen in Crowd
TVBen Casey
1961
