Alison Arngrim

Acting · Born 1962-01-18 · New York City, New York, U.S.

Biography

Alison Arngrim (born January 18, 1962, in New York City) is an American actress, author, stand-up comedian, and activist best known for her iconic role as Nellie Oleson in *Little House on the Prairie* (1974). She remains active today in film, theater, comedy, and social activism.

Known for

• Buster Brooks (2026)
• Little House Homecoming (2025)
• Commitment to Life (2023)
• Even in Dreams (2021)
• Laura Ingalls Wilder: Prairie to Page (2020)
• Hush...Hush, Nellie Oleson! (2019)
• Little House on the Prairie: A Merry Ingalls Christmas (2014)
• Make the Yuletide Gay (2009)
• Le deal (2007)
• The Last Place on Earth (2002)
• The Nellie Olesons (1997)
• I Married Wyatt Earp (1983)
• Throw Out the Anchor (1974)
• Video Valentino
• The Kids (2022)
• I Love the '70s: Volume 2 (2006)
• 100 Greatest Kid Stars (2005)
• Where Are They Now? (1999)
• Vicki! (1992)
• Fantasy Island (1978)
• The Love Boat (1977)
• Little House on the Prairie (1974)