Allison Balson 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.
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Allison Balson | |
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Born | Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
Occupation | Actress, singer, songwriter |
Years active | 1978–2013 (actress) 2013–present (singer-songwriter) |
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.[citation needed]
In spring 2018, Balson won the title of The Voice of The Ocean on an Emerald Princess Cruise.[citation needed]
She continues to act, sing, publish and write, produce and create films, television and radio projects.[citation needed]
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1980 | The Hearse | Alice | |
1980 | The Goosehill Gang and the Mystery of Howling Woods | Beth | Direct-to-video |
1980 | The Goosehill Gang and the Gold Rush Treasure Map | Beth | Direct-to-video |
1980 | The Goosehill Gang and the Mystery of the Treehouse Ghost | Beth | Direct-to-video |
1981 | Looker | Daughter | |
1987 | Legend of the White Horse | Jewel | |
1987 | Best Seller | Holly Meechum | |
2013 | Broken Blood | Mary | |
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1978 | A Guide for the Married Woman | Debby | Television film |
1980 | The Life and Times of Eddie Roberts | Chrissy Roberts | Main cast (65 episodes) |
1981 | Quincy, M.E. | Megan Carmody | Episode – "Who Speaks for the Children" |
1981 | CHiPs | Amy | Episode – "Moonlight" |
1982 | Goldie & Kids: Listen to Us | Herself | Television special |
1981–83 | Little House on the Prairie | Nancy Oleson | Main cast (33 episodes) |
1983 | Little House: Look Back to Yesterday | Nancy Oleson | Television film |
1984 | Little House: The Last Farewell | Nancy Oleson | Television film |
1984 | Little House: Bless All the Dear Children | Nancy Oleson | Television film |
1986 | ABC Afterschool Specials | Jed's Girlfriend | Episode – "A Desperate Exit" |
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