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Alison Arngrim
Alison Arngrim is an actress, author, stand-up comic and activist, who is popular for portraying the character of Nellie Oleson on ‘Little House on the Prairie’, a NBC TV series in which she portrayed the role from 1974 to 1981. Merely, 12 years of age, she was so thorough in her acting playing the mean and snobbish girl that she was feared by the public off-screen as well. She has an amazing sense of humor and a natural talent for portraying emotions, which makes her a successful performer. Having been an incest abuse survivor in her childhood, she spends an ample amount of time working with organizations to bring awareness towards child abuse and other important causes close to her heart. Known by her family, friends and co-actors to be an exact opposite of her on-screen villainous character, Alison has not let her tragedies overpower her, rather used that rage and aggression to uplift her work and tirelessly engage herself towards helping others.
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Born
January 18, 1962
Birth Place
New York City, New York
Nationality
American
Sun Sign
Capricorn
Also Known As
Alison Margaret Arngrim
Famous As
Actress
Height
5'4" (163 cm)
Awards
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Father
Thor Arngrim
Mother
Norma MacMillan
Spouse(s)
Robert Paul Schoonover (1993), Donald Spencer (m. 1989–1993)
Siblings
Stefan Arngrim
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Whoa, Nellie! “Little House’s” Alison Arngrim to tell all at Out Front Theatre

Unlike Nellie Oleson, the sneeringly snobby, sausage-curled nightmare she played for seven seasons in 1970s television’s immortal Little House on the Prairie, actor Alison Arngrim could not be warmer or more down to earth. Equipped with a dry sense of humor that’s probably the best survival tool a former child star could wish for, she’s quick with a laugh or a self-effacing joke — and adept at handling every possible oddball interaction with fans of the show.
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'Little House on the Prairie' actor Alison Arngrim tells all in new one-woman show

From 1974 to 1983, millions of viewers tuned in each week to watch the iconic television show, “Little House on the Prairie.” This show gave viewers a peek into rural life in the late 19th century, following the adventures of the Ingalls family, based on Laura Ingalls Wilder’s classic children’s books. The wildly popular program lasted nine seasons and inspired three movies.
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‘Little House on the Prairie’ Star Melissa Gilbert Sends Birthday Wishes to Co-Star Alison Arngrim in Sweet Post

‘Little House on the Prairie” star Melissa Gilbert writes a sweet birthday message to her co-star, Alison Arngrim. “Little House on the Prairie” is an American classic. Actress Melissa Gilbert loves taking fans back to when she was on the show as a young girl. In her latest Instagram post, she wishes her friend and co-star Alison Arngrim a happy birthday. The slideshow features some adorable throwbacks of the two prairie sisters together.
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‘Little House on the Prairie’: Alison Arngrim Performs a Completely French Comedy Show Overseas

We all know Alison Arngrim as the iconic brat Nellie Olseon from Little House on the Prairie. But are you aware of what she’s up to now?. The answer is a lot. Arngrim’s name might not be quite as popular with younger generations, but she has a lot of irons in the fire. From acting to stand-up comedy to volunteer work, the former Little House on the Prairie star keeps herself busy.
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‘Little House on the Prairie’: Alison Arngrim Has a Perfect Casting Idea for a Modern-Day Nellie Oleson

Little House on the Prairie actress Alison Arngrim knows who she’d want to play her in a modern-day version of the series. Arngrim portrayed the iconic Nellie Oleson. While it’s hard to see anyone else in that role, Arngrim would want someone else to play her in any modern-day adaptation. There’s no confirmation of any sort of re-boot or modern adaptation, but its something she’d love to see.
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‘Little House on the Prairie’ Star Alison Arngrim Revealed the Music She Grew Up with on Set

In 2018, Little House on the Prairie star Alison Arngrim discussed what kind of music she grew up listening to while on set of the classic television show. Arngrim spoke with The College Crowd Digs Me blog about her time as Nellie Oleson on the show from 1974 to 1981. The pair covered numerous topics during the interview. They included some of the interviewers’ favorite scenes and episodes, and the two also talked about the other cast members. One of the more interesting parts of their discussion revolved around the music she grew up listening to onset.
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