Acting · Los Angeles, California, USA · Born May 8, 1964
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.
MovieLaura Ingalls Wilder: Prairie to Page
2020
as Self
MovieWhen We Last Spoke
2020
as Ruby
TVStars in the House
2020
as Self - Special Guest
TVThe Kelly Clarkson Show
2019
as Self
MovieHometown Christmas
2018
as Mary Russell
TVSecrets and Lies
2015
as Lisa Daly
MovieLittle House on the Prairie: A Merry Ingalls Christmas
2014
as Laura Ingalls
TVWhen Calls the Heart
2014
as Georgie McGill
MovieThe Christmas Pageant
2011
as Vera Parks
TVThe Talk
2010
as Self
TVWatch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
2009
as Self - Guest
MovieSafe Harbour
2007
as Ophelia MacKenzie
MovieSacrifices of the Heart
2007
as Kate Weston / Anne Weston
MovieThicker Than Water
2005
as Natalie Travers
TVDancing with the Stars
2005
as Self - Contestant
TVFat Actress
2005
as Melissa Gilbert
MovieHeart of the Storm
2004
as Cassie Broadbeck
MovieHollywood Wives: The New Generation
2003
as Taylor Singer
TVNip/Tuck
2003
as Shari Noble
TVPresidio Med
2002
as Grace Bennett
TVAmerican Idol
2002
as Self
MovieNBC 75th Anniversary Special
2002
as Self
Good Day Live
2001
as Self
MovieSanctuary
2001
as Jo Ellen Hathaway
MovieLisa Picard Is Famous
2000
as Melissa Gilbert
MovieA Vision of Murder: The Story of Donielle
2000
as Donielle
MovieSwitched at Birth
1999
as Sarah Barlow
MovieThe Soul Collector
1999
as Rebecca
MovieMurder at 75 Birch
1999
as Gwen Todson
TVProvidence
1999
as Lorna Berlin
MovieHer Own Rules
1998
as Meredith Sanders
TVHollywood Squares
1998
as Self - Panelist
TVThe View
1997
as Self
MovieDanielle Steel's Zoya
1997
as Zoya Ossipov
MovieChildhood Sweetheart?
1997
as Karen Carlson
Seduction in a Small Town
1997
as Sarah Jenks
MovieA Holiday for Love
1996
as Emma Murphy
TV7th Heaven
1996
as Marie Wagner
TVE! True Hollywood Story
1996
TVThe Outer Limits
1995
as Teresa Janovitch
MovieCries from the Heart
1994
as Karen
MovieAgainst Her Will: The Carrie Buck Story
1994
as Melissa Prentice
TVTouched by an Angel
1994
as Michelle Tanner
Sweet Justice
1994
as Kate Delacroy
MovieThe Babymaker: The Dr. Cecil Jacobson Story
1994
as Mary Bennett
TVBabylon 5
1994
as Anna Sheridan
TVIntimate Portrait
1993
as Self
MovieHouse of Secrets
1993
as Marion Ravinel
MovieShattered Trust: The Shari Karney Story
1993
as Shari Karney
MovieDying to Remember
1993
as Lynn Matthews
TVLate Night with Conan O'Brien
1993
as Self - Guest
With Hostile Intent
1993
as Miranda Berkley
MovieFamily of Strangers
1993
as Julie
MovieWith a Vengeance
1992
as Gena King
TVBatman: The Animated Series
1992
as Barbara Gordon (voice)
Vicki!
1992
as Self - Guest
TVStand By Your Man
1992
as Rochelle Dumphy
TVThe Hidden Room
1991
MovieMichael Landon: Memories with Laughter and Love
1991
as Herself - Co-Hostess
MovieThe Lookalike
1990
as Gina / Jennifer
MovieDonor
1990
as Dr. Kristine Lipton
MovieJoshua's Heart
1990
as Claudia
MovieForbidden Nights
1990
as Judith Shapiro
MovieWithout Her Consent
1990
as Emily Briggs
MovieChameleons
1989
as (Uncredited)
MovieIce House
1989
as Kay
MovieKiller Instinct
1988
as Dr. Lisa DaVito
TVLIVE with Kelly and Mark
1988
as Self - Guest
MovieFunny
1988
as Self
Drug Free Kids: A Parents' Guide
1988
as Self
MovieBlood Vows: The Story of a Mafia Wife
1987
as Marian
MovieChoices
1986
as Terry Granger
MovieSylvester
1985
as Charlene "Charlie" Railsberg
MovieThe Snow Queen
1985
as Gerda
MovieFamily Secrets
1984
as Sara Calloway
MovieLittle House: The Last Farewell
1984
as Laura Ingalls Wilder
MovieLittle House: Bless All the Dear Children
1983
as Laura Ingalls Wilder
MovieLittle House: Look Back to Yesterday
1983
as Laura Ingalls Wilder
Choices of the Heart
1983
as Jean Donovan
TVFaerie Tale Theatre
1982
as Gerda
MovieNight of 100 Stars
1982
as Self
MovieHollywood’s Children
1982
as Self (archive footage)
MovieSplendor in the Grass
1981
as Wilma Dean "Deanie" Loomis
MovieThe Diary of Anne Frank
1980
as Anne Frank
MovieThe Little House Years
1979
as Laura Ingalls
MovieThe Miracle Worker
1979
as Helen Keller
MovieNBC Salutes the 25th Anniversary of the Wonderful World of Disney
1978
as Self/Alice
MovieChristmas Miracle in Caufield, U.S.A.
1977
as Kelly
TVThe Love Boat
1977
as Rosemary Simpson
TVLittle House on the Prairie
1974
as Laura Ingalls
MovieLittle House on the Prairie
1974
as Laura Ingalls
TVEmergency!
1972
MovieThe Dean Martin Christmas Show
1968
as Girl on Santa's Lap (uncredited)
MovieThe Reluctant Astronaut
1967
as Niece
TVThe Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962
as Self
TVGunsmoke
1955
as Spratts' Child
One Smart Fellow
as Ellen
