Melissa Gilbert Age

Melissa Gilbert is one of those classic television names who grew up in front of American audiences. Best known for playing Laura Ingalls Wilder in Little House on the Prairie, she became a beloved child star and later built a long career as an actress, author, producer, director, and public figure. Her life story includes Hollywood success, family, writing, public service, and a quieter lifestyle away from the constant pressure of fame.

Melissa Gilbert Age – Quick Bio Table

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Full Name	Melissa Ellen Gilbert
Date of Birth	May 8, 1964
Height	Around 5 feet 3 inches / 160 cm
Melissa Gilbert Age	62 years old as of July 2, 2026
Birth Place	Los Angeles, California, United States
Nationality	American
Nickname	She is mostly known by her real name, Melissa Gilbert. Many fans also connect her with Laura, her famous character from Little House on the Prairie, but that is not an official nickname.
Parents	Melissa Gilbert was adopted by Paul Gilbert, an actor and comedian, and Barbara Crane, an actress and dancer.
Siblings	Her well-known siblings include Jonathan Gilbert, who also appeared in Little House on the Prairie, and Sara Gilbert, known for Roseanne and The Talk.
Profession	Actress, author, producer, director, and former political candidate
Famous For	She is best known for playing Laura Ingalls Wilder in the classic TV series Little House on the Prairie.
Career Highlights	Melissa began acting as a child and became a household name through Little House on the Prairie, which aired from 1974 to 1983. She later worked in television movies, stage productions, voice acting, writing, producing, directing, and public service.
Screen Actors Guild Role	She served as president of the Screen Actors Guild from 2001 to 2005.
Hobbies	Melissa is known for enjoying home life, gardening, cooking, writing, nature, animals, family time, and rural living.
Weight	Her exact current weight is not officially confirmed, so it is better to avoid publishing a fixed number.
Hair Color	Red / auburn
Eye Color	Green
Instagram	Publicly associated with *@melissagilbertofficial*, but the handle should be checked before publishing because social media usernames can change.
Married	Yes. Melissa Gilbert is married to Timothy Busfield, an American actor and director. They married in 2013.
Previous Marriages	She was previously married to Bo Brinkman and Bruce Boxleitner.
Children	Melissa Gilbert has two sons: Dakota Brinkman and Michael Boxleitner.
Net Worth	Her exact net worth is not officially confirmed. She has earned through acting, writing, producing, directing, public appearances, and other entertainment work.
Education	She is commonly reported to have attended The Buckley School in Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles. Her early life was also shaped by professional acting from a young age.
Family Life	Melissa has often spoken about family, motherhood, personal growth, and choosing a more peaceful lifestyle away from Hollywood pressure.
Known For Today	Today, Melissa Gilbert is admired not only for her acting career but also for her honesty, writing, public life, and move toward a simpler, more grounded way of living.