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Ruth Foster

Bio: 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)

Born: Thu, Jan 29 1920

Birthplace: Cincinnati, Ohio, USA

Death: Sat, May 12 2012

Ruth Foster is 92 years old

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Crew Roles

Movies (Acting Roles)

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The Towering Inferno

Ruth Foster was 54 in The Towering Inferno as 'Party Guest (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 14 1974

Little House on the Prairie

Ruth Foster was 54 in Little House on the Prairie as 'Aunt Ruby (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Sat, Mar 30 1974

The Poseidon Adventure

Ruth Foster was 52 in The Poseidon Adventure as 'Passenger'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 01 1972

Conquest of the Planet of the Apes

Ruth Foster was 52 in Conquest of the Planet of the Apes as 'Woman in Plaza (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jun 29 1972

The War Between Men and Women

Ruth Foster was 52 in The War Between Men and Women as 'Wedding Guest (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jun 01 1972

Fitzwilly

Ruth Foster was 47 in Fitzwilly as 'Customer (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Wed, Dec 20 1967

Cyborg 2087

Ruth Foster was 46 in Cyborg 2087 as 'Citizen in Crowd'.

Movie Released: Sat, Oct 01 1966

Dimension 5

Ruth Foster was 46 in Dimension 5 as 'Grumpy Man's Wife'.

Movie Released: Sat, Oct 01 1966

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages

Little House on the Prairie

Ruth Foster was 54+ in Little House on the Prairie as 'Mrs. Foster'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 11 1974

Ben Casey

Ruth Foster was 41+ in Ben Casey

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 02 1961