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Melissa Sue Anderson
Actress | Producer | Soundtrack
Melissa Sue Anderson was very much like her most famous character role, of eldest child & sister, Mary Ingalls -- a quiet, slightly shy girl who would rather read a book than climb a tree. Her show ...
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Known for
Little House on the Prairie (1974-1981),
Happy Birthday to Me (1981),
10.5: Apocalypse (2006),
The Equalizer (1987-1988)
Details
Sep
26,
1962 (age 58)
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5' 3"
(1.60m)
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| 126 titles |
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Burke's Law (1994)
(TV Series) - Michelle Ryder (1 episode, 1994)
Who Killed Alexander the Great? (Mar
4,
1994)
Season 1,
Episode 6
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Michelle Ryder (as Melissa Anderson)
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The Equalizer (1987–1988)
(TV Series) - Yvette Marcel (4 episodes, 1987)
The Mystery of Manon: Part 2 (Feb
24,
1988)
Season 3,
Episode 17
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Yvette Marcel (as Melissa Anderson)
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The Love Boat (1978–1986)
(TV Series) - Dana Colton / Cathy Cummings / Cindy Jerome / Jennifer 'Chubs' Smith (5 episodes, 1978), Performer ("Witchcraft") (1 episode, 1979)
Spain Cruise: The Matadors/Mrs. Jameson Comes Out/Love's Labors Found/Marry Me, Marry Me: Part 2 (May
3,
1986)
Season 9,
Episode 23
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Dana Colton
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Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends (1982–1983)
(TV Series) - Kitty Pryde / Sprite (2 episodes, 1982) |
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Little House on the Prairie (1974–1981)
(TV Series) - Mary Ingalls Kendall / Mary Ingalls (162 episodes, 1974) |
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ABC Afterschool Specials (1977–1979)
(TV Series) - Alexandria 'Alex' Benton / Kate (2 episodes, 1977) |
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The 5th Annual People's Choice Awards (1979)
(TV Special) - Self - Accepting Award for Favourite Television Drama Series |
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The 4th Annual People's Choice Awards (1978)
(TV Special) - Self - Accepting Award for Favorite Television Dramatic Program |
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