Quick Facts
Born:
1962-09-26
Birthplace:
Berkeley, California, USA
Credits:
49 Total Roles
Melissa Sue Anderson
Acting
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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
X-Men
Self
Little House on the Prairie
Mary Ingalls
Little House on the Prairie
Mary Ingalls Kendall
Bewitched
Girl (uncredited)
Murder, She Wrote
Eve Crystal
Happy Birthday to Me
Virginia Wainwright
While She Was Out
Cassie (voice) (uncredited)
The Con Is On
Guest Two
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | The Con Is On MOVIE | Guest Two |
| 2014 | Little House on the Prairie: A Merry Ingalls Christmas MOVIE | Mary Ingalls |
| 2008 | While She Was Out MOVIE | Cassie (voice) (uncredited) |
| 2007 | Marco Polo TV | Mother (voice) (uncredited) |
| 2006 | Crazy Eights MOVIE | Hospital Patient (uncredited) |
| 2006 | 10.5: Apocalypse TV | Megan Hollister |
| 2002 | NBC 75th Anniversary Special MOVIE | Self |
| 2000 | Thin Ice MOVIE | Tanya Ferguson |
| 1998 | Earthquake in New York MOVIE | Dr. Marilyn Blake |
| 1996 | E! True Hollywood Story TV | Self |