Ruth Foster
Known for ActingBorn 1920-01-29 — died 2012-05-12Cincinnati, 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).
Known for
The Poseidon Adventure
1972 · as Passenger
The Towering Inferno
1974 · as Party Guest (uncredited)
Conquest of the Planet of the Apes
1972 · as Woman in Plaza (uncredited)
Dimension 5
1966 · as Grumpy Man's Wife
Fitzwilly
1967 · as Customer (uncredited)
Cyborg 2087
1966 · as Citizen in Crowd
Little House: The Last Farewell
1984 · as Mrs. Foster
Little House: Bless All the Dear Children
1983 · as Melinda Foster
The War Between Men and Women
1972 · as Wedding Guest (uncredited)
Little House on the Prairie
1974 · as Aunt Ruby (uncredited)
Little House on the Prairie: A Merry Ingalls Christmas
2014 · as Melinda Foster