Allison Balson

Allison Balson (born November 19, 1969) is an American actress who is also a published singer and songwriter. 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.

Allison Balson
Born (1969-11-19) November 19, 1969
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
OccupationActress, singer-songwriter
Years active1978–2013 (actress)
2013–present (folk singer-songwriter)

She graduated valedictorian from her high school and went on to receive a bachelor's degree from Princeton University and a master's degree from Trinity College Dublin, Ireland.

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]

In 1987, Balson's song "I Wonder" was featured in the soundtrack for Legend of the White Horse (CBS/Warner Bros.). In 2005, Balson recorded and released a limited-edition CD. In 2008, she collaborated on writing, producing, engineering, and performing a full-length album through the label Organic Time Records as the duo Allison & Stone. In 2012, Allison began hosting and producing the radio show Music Scene Live, which brings original music of singer-songwriters in live performance and candid dialogue in front of a live audience.

In spring 2018, Balson won the title of The Voice of The Ocean on an Emerald Princess Cruise.

She continues to act, sing, publish and write, produce and create films, television and radio projects.

Filmography

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

Television
Year Title Role Notes
1978A Guide for the Married WomanDebbyTelevision film
1980The Life and Times of Eddie RobertsChrissy RobertsMain cast (65 episodes)
1981Quincy, M.E.Megan CarmodyEpisode – "Who Speaks for the Children"
1981CHiPsAmyEpisode – "Moonlight"
1982Goldie & Kids: Listen to UsHerselfTelevision special
1981–83Little House on the PrairieNancy OlesonMain cast (33 episodes)
1983Little House: Look Back to YesterdayNancy OlesonTelevision film
1984Little House: The Last FarewellNancy OlesonTelevision film
1984Little House: Bless All the Dear ChildrenNancy OlesonTelevision film
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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