Allison Balson

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

Not to be confused with Alison Balsom.

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

Biography

Balson portrayed the adopted Nancy Oleson on the TV drama "Little House on the Prairie" (1981) and "Little House A New Beginning" (1982-1983). Prior she worked as a guest star in numerous syndicated television shows, such as Quincy and CHIPS, after school specials, national commercial advertising campaigns, such as Coca-Cola, M&M's, KFC, Vivitar Camera, Minute Maid Orange Juice, and portrayed Chrissy Roberts in the syndicated TV sitcom The Life and Times of Eddie Roberts (1980).[1] She also appeared in the film Best Seller (1987).[2] Balson also portrayed Mary in the indie feature film Broken Blood (2013) for which she was nominated for a Best Supporting Actress award.

Balson hosted and produced the syndicated radio show "Music Scene Live" a talk show format broadcast which featured musical artists in live performance of original music in front of a live audience. The show aired nationally on a weekly basis, and was recorded for more than three years, and featured over 250 musical artists of various musical genres.

Balson continues to act in television and film productions. She is also in the process of producing and recording her third solo album, and released the single called "My Friend" in conjunction with the celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Little House on the Prairie tv show.

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. 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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