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BornJanuary 29, 1920
DiedMay 12, 2012 (age 92)
Place of birthCincinnati, Ohio, USA
Film credits11
Ruth Foster
DeceasedKnown for Acting
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).
Filmography
Little House on the Prairie: A Merry Ingalls Christmas
2014
as Melinda Foster
Little House: The Last Farewell
1984
as Mrs. Foster
Little House: Bless All the Dear Children
1983
as Melinda Foster
The Towering Inferno
1974
as Party Guest (uncredited)
Little House on the Prairie
1974
as Aunt Ruby (uncredited)
The Poseidon Adventure
1972
as Passenger
Conquest of the Planet of the Apes
1972
as Woman in Plaza (uncredited)
The War Between Men and Women
1972
as Wedding Guest (uncredited)
Fitzwilly
1967
as Customer (uncredited)
Dimension 5
1966
as Grumpy Man's Wife
Cyborg 2087
1966
as Citizen in Crowd