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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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Movies (As Crew)

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The Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus

Ruth Foster was 76 in The Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus as 'Editor'.

Movie Released: Sat, Oct 12 1996

Frankie Starlight

Ruth Foster was 75 in Frankie Starlight as 'Editor'.

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 22 1995

Paul Simon's Concert in the Park

Ruth Foster was 71 in Paul Simon's Concert in the Park as 'Editor'.

Movie Released: Thu, Aug 15 1991

The Object of Beauty

Ruth Foster was 71 in The Object of Beauty as 'Editor'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 12 1991

Glory! Glory!

Ruth Foster was 69 in Glory! Glory! as 'Editor'.

Movie Released: Mon, Sep 25 1989

The Christmas Wife

Ruth Foster was 68 in The Christmas Wife as 'Editor'.

Movie Released: Mon, Dec 12 1988

Tidy Endings

Ruth Foster was 68 in Tidy Endings as 'Editor'.

Movie Released: Sun, Aug 14 1988

Betrayal of Silence

Ruth Foster was 67 in Betrayal of Silence as 'Editor'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1988

Fatal Confession: A Father Dowling Mystery

Ruth Foster was 67 in Fatal Confession: A Father Dowling Mystery as 'Editor'.

Movie Released: Mon, Nov 30 1987

Paul Simon | Graceland: The African Concert

Ruth Foster was 67 in Paul Simon | Graceland: The African Concert as 'Editor'.

Movie Released: Thu, Aug 20 1987

As Is

Ruth Foster was 66 in As Is as 'Editor'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jul 27 1986

'Master Harold'... and the Boys

Ruth Foster was 64 in 'Master Harold'... and the Boys as 'Editor'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1985

TV Shows (As Crew)

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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

Tanner '88

Ruth Foster was 68+ in Tanner '88 as 'Editor'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Feb 15 1988