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Alison Arngrim

A former child star confronts the legacy of her iconic role as Nellie Oleson in *Little House on the Prairie* while navigating the challenges of reinvention in Hollywood.

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1962

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In short · Acting since 1974, 6 decades active, 17 credits.

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Biography

Alison Margaret Arngrim is an American-Canadian actress and author who began her television career at the age of twelve. She is best known for her role as Nellie Oleson on the NBC series *Little House on the Prairie*, which aired from 1974 to 1982. Arngrim has been recognized for her contributions to television, receiving the Young Artist Award–Former Child Star "Lifetime Achievement" Award.

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