Melissa Sue Anderson

Born: 1962-09-26

Birthplace: Berkeley, California, USA

Biography

Melissa Sue Anderson (born September 26, 1962) is an American actress. She played the role of Mary Ingalls on the NBC television series Little House on the Prairie. She starred on the show from 1974 until 1981, leaving after Season 7, but later appeared in 2 episodes of Season 8 in late 1981. She won an Emmy Award for her performance in Which Mother Is Mine? (1979). One of her more recent performances was as First Lady Megan Hollister in the 2006 television mini-series 10.5: Apocalypse.

Known For

The Con Is On
While She Was Out
NBC 75th Anniversary Special
Happy Birthday to Me
The Survival of Dana
Earthquake in New York
Hollywood’s Children
A Different Approach
Killing Machine
Crazy Eights

Top Movie Credits

The Con Is On Guest Two
While She Was Out Cassie (voice) (uncredited)
Happy Birthday to Me Virginia Wainwright
Earthquake in New York Dr. Marilyn Blake
Hollywood’s Children Self (archive footage)
Crazy Eights Hospital Patient (uncredited)