Ruth Foster

ActingJanuary 29, 1920(died age 92)Cincinnati, Ohio, USA

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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).

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Filmography (13)

Little House on the Prairie: A Merry Ingalls Christmas

2014·Melinda Foster

Little House: The Last Farewell

1984·Mrs. Foster

Little House: Bless All the Dear Children

1983·Melinda Foster

Little House on the Prairie

1974·Aunt Ruby (uncredited)

Other Credits (13)

The Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus

1996·Editor

Frankie Starlight

1995·Editor

Paul Simon's Concert in the Park

1991·Editor

The Object of Beauty

1991·Editor