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| Born | May 8, 1964 |
| Hometown | Los Angeles, California, United States |
| Net worth | $500 thousand |
| Height | 5'3" (1.60m) |
| Spouse | Timothy Busfield (m 2013 - present) , Bruce Boxleitner (m 1995 - 2011) , Bo Brinkman (m 1988 - 1992) |
| Children | Dakota Brinkman , Lee Boxleitner , Michael Boxleitner |
| Parents | Paul Gilbert |
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'Little House on the Prairie' star Alison Arngrim jokes that the cast is 'baffled' at show's enduring popularity: 'It was good, but it was 50 years ago!'
- The actress played Nellie Oleson on seven seasons of the show, which ended 40 years go this month.
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Melissa Gilbert Shares Health Update After 'Wildly Successful' Spinal Surgery
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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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