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Ruth Foster

Acting•Born January 29, 1920•Died May 12, 2012 (age 92)•Cincinnati, Ohio, USA

Biography

Ruth E. Foster (January 29, 1920 – May 12, 2012) was an American actress best known for portraying Walnut Grove's postmaster Melinda Foster for several seasons on the NBC TV series Little House on the Prairie (1974–1983).

Known For

Little House on the Prairie

Little House on the Prairie

1974•TV Series•
7.9
Ben Casey

Ben Casey

1961•TV Series•
5.9
The Poseidon Adventure

The Poseidon Adventure

1972•Movie•
7.1
The Towering Inferno

The Towering Inferno

1974•Movie•
7.0
Conquest of the Planet of the Apes

Conquest of the Planet of the Apes

1972•Movie•
6.2
Fitzwilly

Fitzwilly

1967•Movie•
6.2
Dimension 5

Dimension 5

1966•Movie•
5.3
Little House: The Last Farewell

Little House: The Last Farewell

1984•Movie•
7.2

Filmography

2014
Little House on the Prairie: A Merry Ingalls Christmas

as Melinda Foster

Movie
1984
Little House: The Last Farewell

as Mrs. Foster

Movie
1983
Little House: Bless All the Dear Children

as Melinda Foster

Movie
1974
The Towering Inferno

as Party Guest (uncredited)

Movie
1974
Little House on the Prairie

as Melinda Foster

TV
1974
Little House on the Prairie

as Aunt Ruby (uncredited)

Movie
1972
The Poseidon Adventure

as Passenger

Movie
1972
Conquest of the Planet of the Apes

as Woman in Plaza (uncredited)

Movie
1972
The War Between Men and Women

as Wedding Guest (uncredited)

Movie
1967
Fitzwilly

as Customer (uncredited)

Movie
1966
Dimension 5

as Grumpy Man's Wife

Movie
1966
Cyborg 2087

as Citizen in Crowd

Movie
1961
Ben Casey
TV

Personal Info

DepartmentActing
BirthdayJanuary 29, 1920
Day of DeathMay 12, 2012
Place of BirthCincinnati, Ohio, USA
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