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.
Recent movies
| # | Name | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hometown Christmas (2018) | Mary Russell | 7 |
| 2 | The Christmas Pageant (2011) | Vera Parks | 6 |
| 3 | Sacrifices of the Heart (2007) | Kate Weston / Anne Weston | 6 |
| 4 | Heart of the Storm (2004) | Cassie Broadbeck | - |
| 5 | Hollywood Wives: The New Generation (2003) | Taylor Singer | - |
| 6 | Sanctuary (2001) | Jo Ellen Hathaway | - |
| 7 | Lisa Picard Is Famous (2000) | Melissa Gilbert | - |
| 8 | Danielle Steel's Zoya (1997) | Zoya Ossipov | 5 |
| 9 | A Holiday for Love (1996) | Emma Murphy | - |
| 10 | Cries from the Heart (1994) | Karen | 10 |
| 11 | Shattered Trust: The Shari Karney Story (1993) | Shari Karney | - |
| 12 | Without Her Consent (1990) | Emily Briggs | - |
| 13 | The Lookalike (1990) | Gina / Jennifer | - |
| 14 | Joshua's Heart (1990) | Claudia | - |
| 15 | Killer Instinct (1988) | Dr. Lisa DaVito | - |
| 16 | Blood Vows: The Story of a Mafia Wife (1987) | Marian | - |
| 17 | Little House: The Last Farewell (1984) | Laura Ingalls Wilder | - |
| 18 | Little House: Look Back to Yesterday (1983) | Laura Ingalls Wilder | - |
| 19 | Little House: Bless All the Dear Children (1983) | Laura Ingalls Wilder | - |
| 20 | Little House on the Prairie (1974) | Laura Ingalls | - |
