Ruth Foster

Ruth Foster

Known For

Acting

Born

January 29, 1920

Died

May 12, 2012 (aged 92)

Birthplace

Cincinnati, Ohio, USA

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).