who played nellie in little house on the prairie
Alison Arngrim Alison Margaret Arngrim (born January 18, 1962, New York City) is a Canadian-American actress, comedian and author. Beginning her television career at the age of twelve, Arngrim is a Young Artist Awardâ€“Former Child Star "Lifetime Achievement" Award honoree, best known for her portrayal of Nellie Oleson on the NBC television series Little House on the Prairie from 1974 to 1981.