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Jonathan Gilbert Biography

Birth Name:Jonathan J. Gilbert

Birth Place:California, United States

Profession Actor

Fast Facts

  • Nominated for a TV Land Award in the category of Siblings That Make You Grateful for Your Own Crazy Family for his role as Willie in "Little House on the Prairie․"
  • One of only five actors that appeared on "Little House on the Prairie" throughout the entire series
  • Earned his Bachelor of Arts from Hamilton College and a Masters of Business Administration in Finance from Baruch College after leaving acting
  • He and Melissa Gilbert, who played Laura on "Little House on the Prairie," are actually brother and sister, along with Sara Gilbert, in real life
  • Perhaps best remembered for his role as Willlie Oleson from "Little House on the Prairie․"

Awards

  • 2008TV Land Award-Siblings That Make You Grateful for Your Own Crazy Family: nominated