Melissa Gilbert and her younger siblings, Jonathan and Sara Gilbert, were destined for a career in show business. The eldest sibling, Melissa, was born on May 8, 1964, and adopted by Barbara Cowan ...

In one part of the book, Gilbert discussed her brother and Little House on the Prairie castmate Jonathan Gilbert. He played Willie Oleson, one of the rambunctious who lived near the Ingalls family.

Jonathan Gilbert is Melissa’s real life adopted brother. LAURA INGALLS WILDER In the two-part season opener of the 7th season, “Laura Ingalls Wilder,” Laura marries Almanzo Wilder ( Dean ...

Melissa Gilbert landed the role of Laura Ingalls on Little House on the Prairie in 1974. When her little brother, Jonathan, tagged along for her audition, he was given the part of Walnut Grove ...

Melissa Gilbert, a name synonymous with talent, resilience, ... Sister Sara played Darlene in the series Roseanne and brother Jonathan played Willie Olson on Little House on the Prairie.