Melissa Ellen Gilbert, a multifaceted American personality, has navigated a diverse array of professions throughout her illustrious career.
As a child actress, Gilbert first made her mark in the entertainment industry during the late 1960s, landing various commercials and guest starring roles on television.
From 1974 to 1983, Gilbert's most iconic role as Laura Ingalls Wilder, the second oldest daughter of Charles Ingalls, played by Michael Landon, on the NBC series Little House on the Prairie, cemented her status as a beloved television personality.
In addition to her work on Little House, Gilbert appeared in several television films, including the critically acclaimed productions The Diary of Anne Frank and The Miracle Worker.