“Little House on the Prairie”’s Dean Butler Has Grown Used to Women Saying He Was Their ‘First Crush’ — and So Has His Wife (Exclusive)

Butler joined Little House on the Prairie in season 6 as Almanzo Wilder, who later married Melissa Gilbert's character, Laura ...

‘Little House on the Prairie’ Star, 69, Says These Two Actors Are Why the Show Is Unforgettable

In a December 2025 interview with People magazine, Butler, who began playing Almanzo during the show's sixth season, complimented his co-star, Melissa Gilbert, who played Laura Ingalls. As fans of ...

“Little House on the Prairie”'s Dean Butler praises ‘extraordinary child actress’ Melissa Gilbert: ‘She's the whole package’ (exclusive)

Butler joined the cast in season 6 as Almanzo Wilder, who later married Melissa Gilbert's character, Laura Ingalls ...
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How old was Dean Butler when he joined Little House on the Prairie? Actor opens up about being many women's "first crush"

Dean Butler was 23 years old when he made his appearance on Little House on the Prairie. He was on the show for four years and played the role of Almanzo Wilder, one of the main characters.
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Actor behind Almanzo from 'Little House on the Prairie' releases memoir about series' legacy

In conjunction with the 50th anniversary of "The Little House on the Prairie," the release of a new memoir gives fans the chance to take a unique look inside the series. "Prairie Man: My Little House ...