Person file · Acting
Ruth Foster
Born 1920-01-29Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
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).
Screen work
Movies & roles
Little House on the Prairie: A Merry Ingalls ChristmasMelinda FosterLittle House: The Last FarewellMrs. FosterLittle House: Bless All the Dear ChildrenMelinda FosterThe Towering InfernoParty Guest (uncredited)Little House on the PrairieAunt Ruby (uncredited)The Poseidon AdventurePassengerConquest of the Planet of the ApesWoman in Plaza (uncredited)The War Between Men and WomenWedding Guest (uncredited)FitzwillyCustomer (uncredited)Dimension 5Grumpy Man's WifeCyborg 2087Citizen in Crowd