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Melissa Gilbert Trivia Quiz

Melissa Gilbert will probably always be best known for her role as 'Laura Ingalls' on "Little House on the Prairie." How much do you know about the actress herself?

A multiple-choice quiz by Ballykissangel. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
Ballykissangel

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
91,243

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
3081

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 73 (3/10), Guest 174 (5/10), Guest 31 (7/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Melissa Ellen Gilbert first entered this world in a hospital in Los Angeles, California. What was the date? Hint

May 8, 1966

May 8, 1970

May 8, 1964

May 8, 1968

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Question 2 of 10

2. Melissa is an adopted daughter of Ed Gilbert and actress Barbara Crane. She has a half-sister, also an actress, named Sara. What role was Sara originally most recognized for? Hint

Nellie Oleson of "Little House on the Prairie"

Darlene Connor of "Roseanne"

Carol Seaver of "Growing Pains"

Mallory Keaton of "Family Ties"

3. Completing the show-biz family, Melissa has a brother who is also an actor. He played 'Willie Oleson' on "Little House on the Prairie" alongside Melissa's 'Laura Ingalls' character. What is his name? Hint

Matthew Gilbert

Jonathan Gilbert

Andrew Gilbert

Patrick Gilbert

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Question 4 of 10

4. Coming from a show-biz family, Melissa was in front of a television camera at a very early age. Which of the following T.V. shows did Melissa NOT appear in? Hint

Gunsmoke

Marcus Welby, M.D.

Emergency

Little House on the Prairie

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Question 5 of 10

5. Melissa married her first husband within eight weeks of their meeting. What was his name?

Answer: (First and last name or just last name--initials B.B.)

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Question 6 of 10

6. To which of the following actors was Melissa romantically linked? Hint

Charlie Sheen and Tony Danza

Tom Cruise and Rob Lowe

Emilio Estevez and David Hasselhoff

Parker Stevenson and David Cassidy

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Question 7 of 10

7. On January 1, 1995, Melissa married a man 13 years her senior. In 2002, they celebrated their seventh wedding anniversary. Who is the man?

Answer: (First and last names or just last name--initials B.B.)

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Question 8 of 10

8. On October 6, 1995, Melissa and her second husband had a son they named Michael Garrett. Michael was born two and a half months premature but beat the odds to survive and become a healthy child. What actor was Michael named after?

Answer: (First and last names or just last name-- initials M.L.)

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Question 9 of 10

9. Melissa Gilbert has received a star on the "Hollywood Walk of Fame" in Los Angeles, California.

True

False

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Question 10 of 10

10. In November, 2001, Melissa ran for presidency of the "Screen Actors Guild" (SAG) and won. What actress did she beat out for the coveted position? Hint

Connie Sellecca

Sally Struthers

Valerie Harper

Joan Van Ark

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Melissa Ellen Gilbert first entered this world in a hospital in Los Angeles, California. What was the date?

Answer: May 8, 1964

Melissa turned 38 in May of 2002.

2. Melissa is an adopted daughter of Ed Gilbert and actress Barbara Crane. She has a half-sister, also an actress, named Sara. What role was Sara originally most recognized for?

Answer: Darlene Connor of "Roseanne"

Sara is a younger sister to Melissa, born on January 29, 1975. She played wise-cracking Darlene Connor on the popular sitcom "Roseanne", starring Roseanne Barr.

Answer: Jonathan Gilbert

Jonathan is an adopted son of Ed and Barbara Gilbert. He was born in July, 1968. As of 2002, he works as a stockbroker.

4. Coming from a show-biz family, Melissa was in front of a television camera at a very early age. Which of the following T.V. shows did Melissa NOT appear in?

Answer: Marcus Welby, M.D.

Melissa starred in "Gunsmoke" and "Emergency" in 1972 at the tender age of 8.

5. Melissa married her first husband within eight weeks of their meeting. What was his name?

Answer: Bo Brinkman

Actor/writer Bo Brinkman and Melissa were only married a few years before they divorced in 1992. They had a son together, Dakota Paul (Cody).

6. To which of the following actors was Melissa romantically linked?

Answer: Tom Cruise and Rob Lowe

Tom and Melissa dated as teenagers, and Rob and Melissa dated in the early 1980s.

7. On January 1, 1995, Melissa married a man 13 years her senior. In 2002, they celebrated their seventh wedding anniversary. Who is the man?

Answer: Bruce Boxleitner

Apparently Melissa has a 'thing' for men with the initials B.B.! :-)
Actor Bruce Boxleitner has starred in "Scarecrow and Mrs. King" as Agent Lee Stetson, and in "Babylon 5" as Captain John Sheridan.

Answer: Michael Landon

Mikey was named for the late Michael Landon. Landon was Melissa's onscreen father, Charles Ingalls, on the show "Little House on the Prairie".

9. Melissa Gilbert has received a star on the "Hollywood Walk of Fame" in Los Angeles, California.

Answer: True

Truly an amazing feat!

10. In November, 2001, Melissa ran for presidency of the "Screen Actors Guild" (SAG) and won. What actress did she beat out for the coveted position?

Answer: Valerie Harper

She beat Valerie Harper (aka as "Rhoda") by over 8700 votes. She took over the position from ex-president, William Daniels.

Source: Author Ballykissangel

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