Melissa Gilbert, at exactly 5ft 4 (162.6 cm), is an American actress renowned for her role as the spunky Laura Ingalls—nicknamed 'Halfpint'—in Little House on the Prairie. Her petite height amplified her portrayal of the determined young pioneer, creating a perfect contrast with taller co-stars like Michael Landon.
This 5ft 4 stature defined her image in family dramas and TV films such as The Diary of Anne Frank and The Miracle Worker, while supporting her transition to television director, producer, politician, and former Screen Actors Guild president.