Ruth Foster
Biography
Ruth Foster works in acting. Born January 29, 1920 in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA. Archytele tracks 13 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Full Filmography
13 titles- Little House on the Prairie (1974) as Melinda Foster
- Ben Casey (1961)
- 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)
- Fitzwilly (1967) as Customer (uncredited)
- Little House: Bless All the Dear Children (1983) as Melinda Foster
- Little House: The Last Farewell (1984) as Mrs. Foster
- Cyborg 2087 (1966) as Citizen in Crowd
- Little House on the Prairie (1974) as Aunt Ruby (uncredited)
- The War Between Men and Women (1972) as Wedding Guest (uncredited)
- Little House on the Prairie: A Merry Ingalls Christmas (2014) as Melinda Foster
- Dimension 5 (1966) as Grumpy Man's Wife
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Ruth Foster best known for?
Ruth Foster is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including An Inconvenient Truth (2006), Ben Casey (1961), The Poseidon Adventure (1972), The Towering Inferno (1974).
When and where was Ruth Foster born?
Ruth Foster was born on January 29, 1920 in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA.
How many credits does Ruth Foster have?
Ruth Foster has accumulated over 13 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1961 to 2014.
What is Ruth Foster's background in cinema and television?
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).