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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Melissa Gilbert and stars from 'Little House on the Prairie' reunite. See them now.
- Melissa Gilbert and the cast of "Little House on the Prairie" reunite 50 years after the premiere of the TV show. See photos from then and now.
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How Melissa Gilbert’s Lifestyle Brand Is Using the Home to Redefine Aging
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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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