Allison Balson
Occupation(s)Actress, singer, songwriter
Years active1978–2013 (actress)
2013–present (singer-songwriter)

Allison Balson is an American published singer-songwriter and retired actress. Her best-known role was that of Nancy Oleson on the Little House on the Prairie series[1]:611 which she held between 1981 and 1983.

Biography

Balson portrayed Chrissy Roberts in the syndicated TV drama The Life and Times of Eddie Roberts (1980).[1] She also appeared in the film Best Seller (1987).[2]

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes
1980The HearseAlice
The Goosehill Gang and the Mystery of Howling WoodsBethDirect to video
The Goosehill Gang and the Gold Rush Treasure Map
The Goosehill Gang and the Mystery of the Treehouse Ghost
1981LookerDaughter
1987Legend of the White HorseJewel
Best SellerHolly Meechum
2013Broken BloodMary

Television

Year Title Role Notes
1978A Guide for the Married WomanDebbyTV movie
1980The Life and Times of Eddie RobertsChrissy RobertsMain role
1981Quincy, M.E.Megan CarmodyEpisode – "Who Speaks for the Children"
CHiPsAmyEpisode – "Moonlight"
1982Goldie & Kids: Listen to UsHerselfTV special
1981–1983Little House on the PrairieNancy OlesonMain role
1983Little House: Look Back to YesterdayTV movie
1984Little House: The Last Farewell
Little House: Bless All the Dear Children
1986ABC Afterschool SpecialsJed's GirlfriendEpisode – "A Desperate Exit"

References

  1. 1 2 Terrace, Vincent (2011). Encyclopedia of Television Shows, 1925 through 2010 (2nd ed.). Jefferson, N.C.: McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers. p. 600. ISBN 978-0-7864-6477-7.
  2. "(photo caption)". Tampa Bay Times. Florida, St. Petersburg. November 18, 1987. p. 82. Retrieved June 27, 2019 via Newspapers.com.


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