Melissa Gilbert
American actress / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Melissa Gilbert (born 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.
Quick Facts 26th President of the Screen Actors Guild, Preceded by ...
Melissa Gilbert | |
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26th President of the Screen Actors Guild | |
In office 15 October 2001 ā 22 Feberary 2005 | |
Preceded by | William Daniels |
Succeeded by | Alan Rosenberg |
Personal details | |
Born | Melissa Ellen Gilbert (1964-05-08) May 8, 1964 (age 60) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse(s) | Bo Brinkman (m. 1988; div. 1992) Timothy Busfield (m. 2013) |
Children | 2; 3 stepchildren |
Parents | Paul Gilbert Barbara Crane |
Relatives | Jonathan Gilbert (brother) Sara Gilbert (sister) |
Occupation | Actress, director, producer, politician |
Website | melissa-gilbert |
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