Ruth Foster

Born Jan 29, 1920 · Died May 12, 2012 (age 92) · Cincinnati, Ohio, USA

1920 to 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).

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Frankie StarlightEditor · 1995#9,503movie
The Object of BeautyEditor · 1991#8,543movie
The Christmas WifeEditor · 1988#9,613movie
Conquest of the Planet of the Apesas Woman in Plaza · 1972#5,362movie
The War Between Men and Womenas Wedding Guest · 1972#9,165movie

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