Alison Arngrim (born January 18, 1962, in New York City) is an American actress, author, stand-up comedian, and activist best known for her iconic role as Nellie Oleson in *Little House on the Prairie* (1974). She remains active today in film, theater, comedy, and social activism.

Filmography

• 2026Buster Brooks — Nellie
• Little House on the Prairie — Ida
• 2021Even in Dreams — Debra
• 2014Little House on the Prairie: A Merry Ingalls Christmas — Nellie Oleson
• 2009Make the Yuletide Gay — Heather Mancuso
• 2007Le deal — Edith
• 100 Greatest Kid Stars
• 2002The Last Place on Earth — Party Toast
• 1997The Nellie Olesons
• 1983I Married Wyatt Earp — Amy
• Fantasy Island — Lisa Blake
• The Love Boat — Becky Daniels
• Little House on the Prairie — Nellie Oleson, Nellie Oleson Dalton
• 1974Throw Out the Anchor — Stevie
• Video Valentino — Trixie

Appearances as themselves (8)

• 2025Little House Homecoming — Self
• 2023Commitment to Life — Self
• The Kids — Self
• 2020Laura Ingalls Wilder: Prairie to Page — Self
• 2019Hush...Hush, Nellie Oleson! — self
• I Love the '70s: Volume 2 — Self
• Where Are They Now? — Self
• Vicki! — Self - Guest