Ruth Foster
Actor · Editor
Born Jan 29, 1920 · Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
Active 1961–2012
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).
Filmography
Little House on the Prairie: A Merry Ingalls Christmas (2014) — Melinda FosterThe Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus (1996) — EditorFrankie Starlight (1995) — EditorThe Object of Beauty (1991) — EditorPaul Simon's Concert in the Park (1991) — EditorGlory! Glory! (1989) — EditorTanner '88 (1988) — EditorBetrayal of Silence (1988) — EditorThe Christmas Wife (1988) — EditorFatal Confession: A Father Dowling Mystery (1987) — EditorPaul Simon | Graceland: The African Concert (1987) — Editor'Master Harold'... and the Boys (1985) — EditorLittle House: The Last Farewell (1984) — Mrs. FosterLittle House: Bless All the Dear Children (1983) — Melinda FosterLittle House on the Prairie (1974) — Melinda FosterThe Towering Inferno (1974) — Party Guest (uncredited)Little House on the Prairie (1974) — Aunt Ruby (uncredited)The Poseidon Adventure (1972) — PassengerConquest of the Planet of the Apes (1972) — Woman in Plaza (uncredited)The War Between Men and Women (1972) — Wedding Guest (uncredited)Fitzwilly (1967) — Customer (uncredited)Cyborg 2087 (1966) — Citizen in CrowdDimension 5 (1966) — Grumpy Man's WifeBen Casey (1961)