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).

Known For

The Towering Inferno

Party Guest (uncredited)

The Poseidon Adventure

Passenger

Conquest of the Planet of the Apes

Woman in Plaza (uncredited)

Fitzwilly

Customer (uncredited)

Little House: The Last Farewell

Mrs. Foster

Little House: Bless All the Dear Children

Melinda Foster

The War Between Men and Women

Wedding Guest (uncredited)

Little House on the Prairie

Aunt Ruby (uncredited)