Melissa Gilbert
| Born | May 8, 1964 |
| Hometown | Los Angeles, California, United States |
| Net worth | $500 thousand |
| Height | 5'3" (1.60m) |
| Spouse | Timothy Busfield, Bruce Boxleitner, Bo Brinkman |
| Children | Dakota Brinkman, Lee Boxleitner, Michael Boxleitner |
| Parents | Paul Gilbert |
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'Little House on the Prairie' Star Joins the Cast of 'When Calls the Heart'
- 'When Calls the Heart' shares a sweet connection to this '70s family drama.
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How Melissa Gilbert’s Lifestyle Brand Is Using the Home to Redefine Aging
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MOVIES & TV SHOWS
AWARDS
| Year | Associations | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Golden Globe | Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Drama | Little House on the Prairie | Nominated |
| 1980 | Emmy (Primetime) | Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or Special | The Miracle Worker (1979 film) | Nominated |
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‘Little House on the Prairie’ 50th anniversary: Why Michael Landon’s classic TV show still endures
Like any child of the 1970s, I hear a certain TV theme and immediately visualize three little girls in prairie dresses frolicking down a hill as their ma and pa look on with amused expressions from their covered wagon. Of the many dramas that have come and gone throughout the history of television, very few …
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Why Did Melissa Gilbert Leave Hollywood, LA?
Fans are wondering why did Melissa Gilbert leave Hollywood after the Little House on the Prairie actress recently opened up about her acting journey and her time in Hollywood in a recent interview. Many are also wondering where Gilbert lives now after she left LA. Over the years, the actress has appeared in a wide […] The post Why Did Melissa Gilbert Leave Hollywood, LA? appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More.
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'Little House on the Prairie' star Melissa Gilbert shares why she ditched Hollywood: 'Had to get out of there'
Melissa Gilbert said she "had to get out" of Hollywood so she could "age comfortably" after landing a role on "Little House on the Prairie" at the age of 9.
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Cozi TV Debuts ‘Little House on the Prairie’ Anniversary Documentary
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Melissa Gilbert Says She Had to 'Escape' Hollywood in 2013 in 'Order to Age': 'Everybody's Always Looking' (Exclusive)
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Bridges passed away at the home of her son, Todd Bridges.
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At 60, Melissa Gilbert Reveals ‘Agonizing’ Neurological Disorder
“Little House on the Prairie” star Melissa Gilbert has misophonia, a neurological condition that causes anger and irritation in response to some sounds.
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‘Little House on the Prairie’ Star Melissa Gilbert Shares Diagnosis That Was “A Really Dark” Part Of Her Childhood
For Gilbert, everyday noises like the sounds of chewing, would provoke anger.
