Jonathan Gilbert

Jonathan Gilbert was an American actor best known for his role in the NBC TV series Little House on the Prairie, where he played Willie Oleson. Born on April 28, 1967, Jonathan is the adopted brother of actresses Melissa and Sara Gilbert. After his acting career, he moved into the line of work as a stockbroker and has kept his personal life private with his wife Keren, and his kids.

Married Life and Family

Jonathan Gilbert married Keren Gilbert on August 31, 1996, and they had at least one child born in 2000. The couple has kept their life very private and stable, with Jonathan being a stockbroker based in New York City. 

While he had early fame as Willie Oleson on the Little House on the Prairie television series, Jonathan has managed to transition into a quiet family life, keeping his personal affairs private.

The Early Years: A Family of Stars

Jonathan J. Gilbert was born on April 28, 1967, in the heart of Los Angeles County, California, to an already entertainment-scented family. Jonathan was adopted by actors Barbara Cowen (née Barbara Crane) and Paul Gilbert; he grew up with the sights and sounds of cameras and lighting at a tender age. 

His adopted sisters Melissa Gilbert and Sara Gilbert would also go on to become renowned actresses. Hence, the Gilbert household was a real hub of Hollywood talent. He also has a half-sister, Claudia Cowan, who made her name in journalism.

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Educational Pursuits: Beyond the Spotlight

Jonathan Gilbert went to Hamilton College, but his campus life is still a bit of an enigma. It is not well documented what his major was or how college life felt, but it quite evidently seems he wanted more out of life than the little that stares at an actor.

A Star on the Prairie: Jonathan's Acting Career

Perhaps most iconic for Gilbert would be the role of Willie Oleson in the favorite NBC TV series Little House on the Prairie. The years were from 1974 to 1983, and he managed to become one of only six actors to appear throughout the entire series. The time was full of memorable moments and attachments with the cast and crew. 

Aside from his Little House on the Prairie credits, he also appeared as an actor in several series-related made-for-TV movies: The Little House Years in 1979, Little House: Look Back to Yesterday in 1983, and Little House: The Last Farewell in 1984. He played the role of Jimmy in the 1979 TV movie The Miracle Worker.

A Life Beyond Hollywood: Personal Journey

After his acting career was over, Jonathan Gilbert made the startling decision to abandon the limelight. At the age of 18, he moved out of California to start a new chapter of his life. According to Melissa Gilbert's autobiography, for many years, he was in minimum contact with his sister Melissa and was assumed to be a stockbroker in New York City. 

That was one of the most critical periods of his life when a lot of personal growth was taking place within him, wherein he wanted to be as different from his family's claim to fame.

From Actor to Stockbroker: A Career Transition

Since leaving the acting world, Jonathan Gilbert started a career as a stockbroker. The transition from the entertainment industry was significant, enabling him to get a life and career well away from the public eye. 

This foray into finance is a real tribute to his versatility and the desire for another kind of challenge.

Reunions and Reconnections: A Return to the Spotlight

After all those years away from his family, Jonathan Gilbert recently contacted his sister Melissa and the cast of Little House on Prairie. The 50th-anniversary reunion of the show in Simi Valley the 22nd of March 2024 has been quite a touching moment for the fans and also the members of the show. 

That was one reunion that joined people who had become like another family to Jonathan, memories being recreated, and reunions made with people who had become huge in his life.

Current Life: A Private yet Fulfilling Existence

These days, Jonathan Gilbert leads a decidedly reclusive existence, far from the Hollywood limelight. One recent exception was a reunion with the Little House on the Prairie cast, and his sister Melissa, which gave a glimpse into his post-acting life. 

Although the specifics of what he is doing now are largely unknown, it would certainly appear that he has constructed a rewarding life for himself away from the cameras and spotlights that once defined him.

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