Melissa Ellen Gilbert was born on May 8, 1964 in Los Angeles, California. She began her career as an actress when she was only a few years old, which is unsurprising seeing as her adoptive parents were both in the industry!
Little House On The Prairie: Through The Years With Melissa Gilbert
While you probably know her as the star behind "Laura Ingalls" on Little House on the Prairie, you might not know what she has been up to since the show ended. Click through this gallery to find out about Melissa Gilbert's career and life through the years!