Melissa Ellen Gilbert is an American actor best known for playing Laura Ingalls Wilder in Little House on the Prairie.
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Best Known For:The television show Little House on the Prairie
Breakthrough:Starring role as Laura Ingalls on Little House on the Prairie in 1974
10 Quick Facts About Melissa Ellen Gilbert
- Full Name: Melissa Ellen Gilbert
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Entertainer
- Known For: The television show Little House on the Prairie
- Date of Birth: May 8, 1964
- Age: 62 years old
- Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Timothy Busfield
- Popular As: Melissa Gilbert
Melissa Ellen Gilbert Age
Melissa Ellen Gilbert is about 62 years old as of 2026. Melissa Ellen Gilbert was born in 1964.
Rise to Fame
Melissa Ellen Gilbert rose to prominence for her role on the television show Little House on the Prairie.
Notable Works
Notable screen roles include Little House on the Prairie and The Miracle Worker.
- TV Show: Little House on the Prairie (Laura Ingalls Wilder, 1974-1983)
- TV Show: The Miracle Worker (Helen Keller, 1979)
Melissa Ellen Gilbert Family & Relationships
Melissa Ellen Gilbert is married to Timothy Busfield. She has 2 children, Dakota Paul and Michael Garrett.
- Father: Paul Gilbert
- Mother: Barbara Crane
- Siblings:
- Jonathan Gilbert
- Sara Gilbert
- Children:
- Dakota Paul
- Michael Garrett (1995)
Personal Information
- Full Name: Melissa Ellen Gilbert
- Popular As: Melissa Gilbert
- Gender: Female
- Occupation: Entertainer
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: May 8, 1964
- Age: 62
- Birthday: May 8
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus
- Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California
Family & Relationships
- Father: Paul Gilbert
- Mother: Barbara Crane
- Siblings: 2 siblings
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Timothy Busfield
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $48,000–$619,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $170,000–$11,313,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Acting contracts and related professional work
Related Biographies
- Timothy Busfield (Spouse • Husband; married 2013)
- Sara Gilbert(Sibling • Adoptive sister)
