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Best known by the public for her role as Laura Ingalls Wilder on Little House on the Prairie. See more trivia »

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Melissa Ellen Gilbert
in Los Angeles, California, USA
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Hide HideActress (71 titles)
2011 The Christmas Pageant (TV movie)
Vera Parks
 
2007 Safe Harbour (video)
Ophelia MacKenzie
 
2007 Sacrifices of the Heart (TV movie)
Kate Weston/Anne Weston
 
2006 Nip/Tuck (TV series)
Shari Noble
– Shari Noble (2006) … Shari Noble
 
2005 7th Heaven (TV series)
Marie Wagner
– Honor Thy Mother (2005) … Marie Wagner
 
2005 Thicker Than Water (TV movie)
Natalie Jones
 
2004 Heart of the Storm (TV movie)
Cassie Broadbeck
 
2003 Hollywood Wives: The New Generation (TV movie)
Taylor Singer
 
2003 Storyline Online (TV series)
– My Rotten Redheaded Older Brother (2003)
 
2003 Then Came Jones (TV movie)
Devon Jones- Thomas
 
2002 Presidio Med (TV series)
Grace Bennett
– Once Upon a Family (2002) … Grace Bennett
 
2002 Providence (TV series)
Lorna Berlin
– Smoke and Mirrors (2002) … Lorna Berlin
 
2001 Sanctuary (TV movie)
Jo Ellen Hathaway
 
2000 Famous
Melissa Gilbert
 
2000 A Vision of Murder: The Story of Donielle (TV movie)
Donielle
 
1999 Switched at Birth (TV movie)
Sarah Barlow
 
1999 The Soul Collector (TV movie)
Rebecca
 
1998 Touched by an Angel (TV series)
Michelle Tanner
– The Peacemaker (1998) … Michelle Tanner
 
1998 Her Own Rules (TV movie)
Meredith Sanders
 
1998 Murder at 75 Birch (TV movie)
Gwen Todson
 
1998 The Outer Limits (TV series)
Teresa Janovitch
– Relativity Theory (1998) … Teresa Janovitch
 
1997 Childhood Sweetheart? (TV movie)
Karen Carlson
 
1997 Seduction in a Small Town (TV movie)
Sarah Jenks
 
1996 A Holiday for Love (TV movie)
Emma Murphy
 
1996 Babylon 5 (TV series)
Anna Sheridan
– Z'ha'dum (1996) … Anna Sheridan
– Shadow Dancing (1996) … Anna Sheridan
– War Without End: Part Two (1996) … Anna Sheridan (voice) (uncredited)
 
1995 Zoya (TV movie)
Zoya Ossipov
 
1994-1995 Sweet Justice (TV series)
Kate Delacroy
– The Sensational Six (1995) … Kate Delacroy
– Muddy Waters (1995) … Kate Delacroy
– Pledges (1995) … Kate Delacroy
– Broken Ties (1995) … Kate Delacroy
– Just Say Yes (1995) … Kate Delacroy
See all 22 episodes »
 
1992-1994 Batman (TV series)
Barbara Gordon / Batgirl
– Batgirl Returns (1994) … Batgirl (voice) / Barbara Gordon (voice)
– Shadow of the Bat Part II (1993) … Batgirl (voice)
– Shadow of the Bat (1993) … Barbara Gordon (voice)
– Heart of Steel: Part 2 (1992) … Barbara Gordon (voice)
– Heart of Steel: Part 1 (1992) … Barbara Gordon (voice)
See all 6 episodes »
 
1994 Cries from the Heart (TV movie)
Karen
 
1994 Against Her Will: The Carrie Buck Story (TV movie)
Melissa Prentice
 
1994 The Babymaker: The Dr. Cecil Jacobson Story (TV movie)
Mary Bennett
 
1993 Dying to Remember (TV movie)
Lynn Matthews
 
1993 House of Secrets (TV movie)
Marion Ravinel
 
1993 Shattered Trust: The Shari Karney Story (TV movie)
Shari Karney
 
1993 With Hostile Intent (TV movie)
Miranda Berkley
 
1993 Family of Strangers (TV movie)
Julie
 
1992 With a Vengeance (TV movie)
Jenna King/Valerie Tanner (as Melissa Gilbert Brinkman)
 
1992 Stand by Your Man (TV series)
Rochelle Dunphy
– Blooming (1992) … Rochelle Dunphy
– The Prowler (1992) … Rochelle Dunphy
– Spare Me (1992) … Rochelle Dunphy
– Labor Pains (1992) … Rochelle Dunphy
– Visiting Day (1992) … Rochelle Dunphy
See all 6 episodes »
 
1991 The Hidden Room (TV series)
– Spirit Cabinet (1991)
 
1990 The Lookalike (TV movie)
Gina/Jennifer (as Melissa Gilbert-Brinkman)
 
1990 Donor (TV movie)
Dr. Kristine Lipton (as Melissa Gilbert-Brinkman)
 
1990 Joshua's Heart (TV movie)
Claudia
 
1990 Forbidden Nights (TV movie)
Judith Shapiro
 
1990 Without Her Consent (TV movie)
Emily Briggs
 
1989 Chameleons (TV movie)
 
1989 Ice House
Kay
 
1988 Killer Instinct (TV movie)
Dr. Lisa DaVito
 
1987 Blood Vows: The Story of a Mafia Wife (TV movie)
Marian
 
1986 The Penalty Phase (TV movie)
Leah Furman
 
1986 Choices (TV movie)
Terry Granger
 
1986 Drug Free Kids: A Parents' Guide (video)
 
1985 Sylvester
Charlie
 
1985 Faerie Tale Theatre (TV series)
Gerda
– The Snow Queen (1985) … Gerda
 
1984 Little House: Bless All the Dear Children (TV movie)
Laura Ingalls Wilder
 
1984 Family Secrets (TV movie)
Sara Calloway
 
1984 Little House: The Last Farewell (TV movie)
Laura Ingalls Wilder
 
1983 Little House: Look Back to Yesterday (TV movie)
Laura Ingalls Wilder
 
1983 Choices of the Heart (TV movie)
Jean Donovan
 
1974-1983 Little House on the Prairie (TV series)
Laura Ingalls / Laura Ingalls Wilder
– Hello and Goodbye (1983) … Laura Ingalls Wilder
– May I Have This Dance (1983) … Laura Ingalls Wilder
– For the Love of Blanche (1983) … Laura Ingalls Wilder
– The Last Summer (1983) … Laura Ingalls Wilder
– A Child with No Name (1983) … Laura Ingalls Wilder
See all 205 episodes »
 
1981 Splendor in the Grass (TV movie)
Wilma Dean 'Deanie' Loomis
 
1980 The Diary of Anne Frank (TV movie)
Anne Frank
 
1979 Little House Years (TV movie)
Laura Ingalls
 
1979 The Miracle Worker (TV movie)
Helen Keller
 
1979 Nutcracker Fantasy
Clara (voice)
 
1978 The Love Boat (TV series)
Rosemary 'Rocky' Simpson
– Rocky/Julie's Dilemma/Who's Who? (1978) … Rosemary 'Rocky' Simpson
 
1977 Christmas Miracle in Caufield, U.S.A. (TV movie)
Kelly Sullivan
 
1973 Tenafly (TV series)
Suzie's sister
– The Cash and Carry Caper (1973) … Suzie's sister
 
1972 Emergency! (TV series)
Jenny
– Dinner Date (1972) … Jenny (uncredited)
 
1972 Gunsmoke (TV series)
Spratt's Child
– The Judgement (1972) … Spratt's Child
 
1968 The Dean Martin Comedy Hour (TV series)
Girl on Santa's Lap
– 1968 Christmas Show (1968) … Girl on Santa's Lap (uncredited)
 
1967 The Reluctant Astronaut
Niece (uncredited)
 
Show ShowDirector (2 titles)
2000 Child Stars: Their Story (TV documentary)
 
1996 ABC Afterschool Specials (TV series)
– Me and My Hormones (1996)
 
Show ShowThanks (1 title)
2013 The Quiet Riot Movie (documentary) (the producers wish to thank) (completed)
 
Show ShowSelf (71 titles)
2012 Dancing with the Stars (TV series)
Herself - Contestant / Herself
– Episode #14.15 (2012) … Herself - Contestant
– Episode #14.14 (2012) … Herself - Contestant
– Episode #14.13 (2012) … Herself - Contestant
– Episode #14.12 (2012) … Herself - Contestant
– Episode #14.11 (2012) … Herself - Contestant
See all 14 episodes »
 
2012 Good Morning America (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 28 February 2012 (2012) … Herself
 
2011 The Actor's Journey (video documentary)
Herself
 
2011 The Actor's Journey for Kids (video documentary)
Herself
 
2010 The Talk (TV series)
Herself
– Episode #1.27 (2010) … Herself
 
2010 The Hour (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 26 January 2010 (2010) … Herself
 
2007 Le syndicat des acteurs à Hollywood (TV documentary)
Herself
 
2006 A Little House Conversation (video documentary)
Herself
 
2005 50 Cutest Child Stars: All Grown Up (TV documentary)
Herself
 
2005 Shootout (TV series)
Herself
– Episode #2.35 (2005) … Herself
 
2005 Class of... (TV series)
Herself
– 1974: Melissa Gilbert (2005) … Herself
 
2005 Fat Actress (TV series)
Herself
– Charlie's Angels or Too Pooped to Pop (2005) … Herself
 
2004-2005 Good Day Live (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 8 March 2005 (2005) … Herself
– Episode dated 20 February 2004 (2004) … Herself
 
2004 Biography for Kids (TV series documentary)
Herself
– Melissa Gilbert (2004) … Herself
 
2002-2003 Adoption (TV series)
Herself - Hostess
– Foster Care (2003) … Herself - Hostess
– Adoption (2002) … Herself - Hostess
 
2003 The View (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 12 June 2003 (2003) … Herself
 
2003 9th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards (TV special)
Herself
 
1998-2002 Intimate Portrait (TV series documentary)
Herself
– Melissa Sue Anderson (2002) … Herself
– Patty Duke (2001) … Herself
– Melissa Gilbert (1998) … Herself
– Young Hollywood
 
2002 The Oprah Winfrey Show (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 3 June 2002 (2002) … Herself
 
2002 NBC 75th Anniversary Special (TV special)
Herself
 
2002 8th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards (TV special)
Herself - SAG President
 
2001 MADtv (TV series)
Herself
– Episode #7.7 (2001) … Herself
 
2001 Biography (TV series documentary)
Herself
– Melissa Gilbert (2001) … Herself
 
2001 Who Wants to Be a Millionaire (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 18 March 2001 (2001) … Herself
 
2000 The 70s: The Decade That Changed Television (TV documentary)
Segment Presenter
 
2000 Hollywood Squares (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 14 July 2000 (2000) … Herself
– Episode dated 13 July 2000 (2000) … Herself
– Episode dated 12 July 2000 (2000) … Herself
– Episode dated 11 July 2000 (2000) … Herself
– Episode dated 10 July 2000 (2000) … Herself
See all 10 episodes »
 
2000 Child Stars: Their Story (TV documentary)
Herself
 
1999 The Daily Show with Jon Stewart (TV series)
Herself
– Melissa Gilbert (1999) … Herself
– Melissa Gilbert (1999) … Herself
 
1999 The Howard Stern Radio Show (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 22 May 1999 (1999) … Herself
 
1998 Celebrity Profile (TV series documentary)
Herself
– Melissa Gilbert … Herself
 
1997 E! True Hollywood Story (TV series documentary)
Herself
– Michael Landon (1997) … Herself
 
1997 Michael Landon (TV documentary)
Herself
 
1996 Jeopardy! (TV series)
Herself - Celebrity Contestant
– 1996 Celebrity Jeopardy! Game 2 (1996) … Herself - Celebrity Contestant
 
1994-1995 The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (TV series)
Herself
– Episode #4.3 (1995) … Herself
– Episode #3.179 (1994) … Herself
 
1995 The 21st Annual People's Choice Awards (TV movie)
Herself - Presenter: Favorite Television Comedy Series
 
1994 Howard Stern (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 27 September 1994 (1994) … Herself
 
1993-1994 Late Night with Conan O'Brien (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 20 September 1994 (1994) … Herself
– Phil Donahue/Melissa Gilbert (1993) … Herself
 
1993 Vicki! (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 27 October 1993 (1993) … Herself
 
1983-1993 Entertainment Tonight (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 1 February 1993 (1993) … Herself
– Episode dated 1 March 1985 (1985) … Herself
– Episode dated 23 January 1983 (1983) … Herself
– Episode dated 17 January 1983 (1983) … Herself
 
1993 The Howard Stern Interview (TV series)
Herself
– Episode #1.13 (1993) … Herself
 
1992 One on One with John Tesh (TV series)
Herself
– Episode #1.98 (1992) … Herself
 
1991 The 43rd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (TV special)
Herself - Presenter: Michael Landon Tribute
 
1991 The 12th Annual CableACE Awards (TV movie)
Herself
 
1991 Michael Landon: Memories with Laughter and Love (video documentary)
Herself - Host
 
1990 CBS This Morning (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 9 April 1990 (1990) … Herself
 
1989 Funny (documentary)
Herself
 
1989 Live with Kelly and Michael (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 19 June 1989 (1989) … Herself
 
1989 The More You Know (TV series)
Herself
 
1986 NBC 60th Anniversary Celebration (TV special documentary)
Herself
 
1986 The Annual Variety Club's Big Heart Awards (TV movie)
Herself
 
1985 The 42nd Annual Golden Globe Awards (TV movie)
Herself - Audience Member
 
1984 Evening Magazine (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 24 April 1984 (1984) … Herself
 
1984 Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous (TV series documentary)
Herself
– Episode dated 7 April 1984 (1984) … Herself
 
1984 The 41st Annual Golden Globe Awards (TV special)
Herself - Presenter
 
1982 Battle of the Network Stars XIII (TV special)
Herself - NBC Team
 
1982 Night of 100 Stars (TV special)
Herself
 
1981 Battle of the Network Stars XI (TV special)
Herself - NBC Team
 
1981 Battle of the Network Stars X (TV special)
Herself - NBC Team
 
1980 The Mike Douglas Show (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 1 May 1980 (1980) … Herself
 
1978-1980 The Hollywood Squares (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 31 March 1980 (1980) … Herself
– Episode dated 8 October 1979 (1979) … Herself
– Episode dated 3 September 1979 (1979) … Herself
– Episode dated 14 May 1979 (1979) … Herself
– Episode dated 5 March 1979 (1979) … Herself
See all 9 episodes »
 
1979 Battle of the Network Stars VII (TV special)
Herself - NBC Team
 
1979 The 31st Annual Emmy Awards (TV special)
Herself - Presenter: Best Directing/Writing in a Drama Series
 
1978 Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color (TV series)
Herself
– NBC Salutes the 25th Anniversary of the Wonderful World of Disney (1978) … Herself
 
1978 NBC Salutes the 25th Anniversary of the Wonderful World of Disney (TV documentary)
Herself
 
1978 America 2-Night (TV series)
Herself
– Oral Smoke Alarm (1978) … Herself
 
1978 Battle of the Network Stars IV (TV special)
Herself - NBC Team
 
1978 The 4th Annual People's Choice Awards (TV movie)
Herself - Accepting Award for Favorite Television Dramatic Program
 
1978 The 35th Annual Golden Globe Awards (TV documentary)
Herself - Presenter
 
1977 The Merv Griffin Show (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 23 December 1977 (1977) … Herself
 
1977 Circus, Lions, Tigers and Melissas Too
Herself - Host
 
1975-1976 Dinah! (TV series)
Herself
– Episode #2.155 (1976) … Herself
– Episode #1.175 (1975) … Herself
 
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2010 Lost (TV series)
 
2009 Entertainment Tonight (TV series)
 
2007 Weekend Today (TV series)
 
2006 ¿Cómo están ustedes? (TV movie)
Laura Ingalls
 
2006 Corazón, corazón (TV series)
 
2006 La imagen de tu vida (TV series)
 
1982 Hollywood's Children (TV documentary)
Herself
 

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Personal Details

Other Works:

(1997-98) TV commercial / print advertisement: Belle Color hair color See more »

Publicity Listings:

1 Interview  | 3 Articles  | 3 Magazine Cover Photos  | See more »

Official Sites:

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Alternate Names:

Melissa Gilbert Brinkman | Melissa Gilbert-Boxleitner | Melissa Gilbert-Brinkman

Height:

5' 4" (1.63 m)
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Did You Know?

Personal Quote:

[on her own journey]: I saw an opportunity at a time in my career when, like many female actors my age, opportunities are drying up left and right. So for me to have a chance to do something new and create a new facet to my career at 45 is a blessing I just couldn't ignore. See more »

Trivia:

Best known by the public for her role as Laura Ingalls Wilder on Little House on the Prairie. See more »

Nickname:

Missy See more »

Star Sign:

Taurus