Melissa Gilbert
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| Melissa Gilbert | |
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 At the 1991 Emmy Awards |
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| Born | Melissa Ellen Gilbert May 8, 1964 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actress, writer, producer |
| Years active | 1972–present |
| Spouse | Bo Brinkman (1988–1992) Bruce Boxleitner (1995–2011) |
Melissa Gilbert (b. May 8, 1964) is an American actress and writer. She is famous for acting as Laura Ingalls Wilder in Little House on the Prairie (1974-1984). She has also acted in many other television programs and movies. Gilbert had two terms as president of the Screen Actors Guild. On June 9, 2009 her autobiography, Prairie Tale: A Memoir, was released. Gilbert was born in Los Angeles.
For her contribution to the television industry, Gilbert has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 6429 Hollywood Blvd in 1985. Her then-fiance, Rob Lowe, was with her when her star was unveiled. She is one of the youngest actresses to have been honored with a star.
Career [change]
Movies [change]
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Circus, Lions, Tigers and Melissas Too | Self | |
| Christmas Miracle in Caufield, U.S.A. | Kelly Sullivan | TV movie | |
| 1979 | Nutcracker Fantasy | Clara | Voice |
| The Miracle Worker | Helen Keller | TV movie; Nominated for an Emmy Award | |
| 1980 | The Diary of Anne Frank | Anne Frank | TV movie |
| 1981 | Splendor in the Grass | Wilma Dean 'Deanie' Loomis | TV movie |
| 1983 | Choices of the Heart | Jean Donovan | TV movie |
| Little House: Look Back to Yesterday | Laura Ingalls Wilder | TV movie | |
| Little House: Bless All the Dear Children | Laura Ingalls Wilder | TV movie | |
| 1984 | Little House: The Last Farewell | Laura Ingalls Wilder | TV movie |
| Family Secrets | Sara Calloway | TV movie | |
| 1985 | Sylvester | Charlie | |
| 1986 | Drug Free Kids: A Parents' Guide | Self | Video |
| Choices | Terry Granger | TV movie | |
| The Penalty Phase | Leah Furman | TV movie | |
| 1987 | Blood Vows: The Story of a Mafia Wife | Marian | TV movie |
| 1988 | Killer Instinct | Dr. Lisa DaVito | TV movie |
| 1989 | Ice House | Kay | |
| 1990 | Without Her Consent | Emily Briggs | TV movie |
| Forbidden Nights | Judith Shapiro | TV movie | |
| Joshua's Heart | Claudia | TV movie | |
| Donor | Dr. Kristine Lipton | TV movie | |
| The Lookalike | Gina/Jennifer | TV movie | |
| 1992 | With a Vengeance | Janet King/Vanessa | TV movie |
| 1993 | Family of Strangers | Julie | TV movie |
| With Hostile Intent | Miranda Berkley | TV movie | |
| Shattered Trust: The Shari Karney Story | Shari Karney | TV movie | |
| House of Secrets | Marion Ravinel | TV movie | |
| Dying to Remember | Lynn Matthews | TV movie | |
| 1994 | The Babymaker: The Dr. Cecil Jacobson Story | Mary Bennett | TV movie |
| Against Her Will: The Carrie Buck Story | Melissa Prentice | TV movie | |
| Cries from the Heart | Karen | TV movie | |
| 1995 | Zoya | Zoya Ossipov | TV movie |
| 1996 | Christmas in My Hometown (a.k.a. A Holiday for Love) |
Emma Murphy | TV movie |
| 1997 | Seduction in a Small Town | Sarah Jenks | TV movie |
| Childhood Sweetheart? | Karen Carlson | TV movie | |
| 1998 | Her Own Rules | Meredith Sanders | TV movie |
| 1999 | Murder at 75 Birch | Gwen Todson | TV movie |
| The Soul Collector | Rebecca | TV movie | |
| Switched at Birth | Sarah Barlow | TV movie | |
| 2000 | A Vision of Murder: The Story of Donielle | Donielle | TV movie |
| 2001 | Sanctuary | Jo Ellen Hathaway | TV movie |
| 2003 | Hollywood Wives: The New Generation | Taylor Singer | TV movie |
| 2004 | Heart of the Storm | Cassie Broadbeck | TV movie |
| 2005 | Thicker Than Water | Natalie Jones | TV movie |
| 2007 | Sacrifices of the Heart originally titled Spring Thaw | Kate Weston/Anne Weston | TV movie |
| Safe Harbour | Ophelia | Direct-to-video | |
| 2011 | The Christmas Pageant | Vera Parks | TV movie |
Television [change]
| Year | Show | Role | Season # | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974–83 | Little House on the Prairie | Laura Ingalls Wilder | 1–9 | Two Young Artist Awards Nominated: Golden Globe Award |
| 1992 | Stand By Your Man | Rochelle Dumphy | 1 | |
| 1992–95 | Batman: The Animated Series | Barbara Gordon/Batgirl | 1 & 2 | Voice |
| 1994–95 | Sweet Justice | Kate Delacroy | 1 | |
| 2012 | Dancing with the Stars | Herself / contestant | 14 | Finished in 5th place |
| Year | Show | Role | Season | Episode | Notes |
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| 1972 | Gunsmoke | Spratt's Child | 18 | 4: "The Judgement" | |
| Emergency! | Jenny | 2 | 10: "Dinner Date" | ||
| 1978 | The Love Boat | Rocky | 2 | 3: "Julie's Dilemma/Who's Who/Rocky" | |
| 1985 | Faerie Tale Theatre | Gerda | 4 | 2: "The Snow Queen" | |
| 1991 | The Hidden Room | 1 | 4: "Spirit Cabinet" | ||
| 1996 | Babylon 5 | Anna Sheridan | 3 | 17: "War Without End: Part 2" 21: "Shadow Dancing" 22: "Z'ha'dum" |
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| 1998 | The Outer Limits | Teresa Janovitch | 4 | 6: "Relativity Theory" | |
| Touched by an Angel | Michelle Tanner | 5 | 10: "The Peacemaker" | ||
| 2002 | Providence | Lorna Berlin | 4 | 21: "Smoke and Mirrors" | |
| Presidio Med | Grace Bennett | 1 | 7: "Once Upon a Family" | ||
| 2005 | 7th Heaven | Marie Wagner | 9 | 18: "Honor Thy Mother" | |
| 2006 | Nip/Tuck | Shari Noble | 4 | 4: "Shari Noble" | |
| 2009 | Chelsea Lately | Herself | 3 | 131: "Chelsea Lately" | |
| 2010 | The Talk | Herself / guest | 1 | Episode 29 |
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