Allison Balson
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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 seriesTemplate:R which she portrayed from 1981 to 1983.
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.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".
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.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".
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.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | The Hearse | Alice | |
| The Goosehill Gang and the Mystery of Howling Woods | Beth | Direct to video | |
| The Goosehill Gang and the Gold Rush Treasure Map | |||
| The Goosehill Gang and the Mystery of the Treehouse Ghost | |||
| 1981 | Looker | Daughter | |
| 1987 | Legend of the White Horse | Jewel | |
| Best Seller | Holly Meechum | ||
| 2013 | Broken Blood | Mary |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | A Guide for the Married Woman | Debby | TV movie |
| 1980 | The Life and Times of Eddie Roberts | Chrissy Roberts | Main role |
| 1981 | Quincy, M.E. | Megan Carmody | Episode – "Who Speaks for the Children" |
| CHiPs | Amy | Episode – "Moonlight" | |
| 1982 | Goldie & Kids: Listen to Us | Herself | TV special |
| 1981–1983 | Little House on the Prairie | Nancy Oleson | Main role |
| 1983 | Little House: Look Back to Yesterday | TV movie | |
| 1984 | Little House: The Last Farewell | ||
| Little House: Bless All the Dear Children | |||
| 1986 | ABC Afterschool Specials | Jed's Girlfriend | Episode – "A Desperate Exit" |
References
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External links
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- Official website
- Music Scene Live Homepage
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- Living people
- American child actresses
- American women singer-songwriters
- 20th-century American actresses
- 21st-century American actresses
- American television actresses
- American film actresses
- 20th-century American singer-songwriters
- 20th-century American women singers
- 20th-century American singers