Melissa Sue Anderson, the talented actress who played Mary Ingalls on the beloved TV show Little House on the Prairie, has been out of the spotlight for many years. But what has she been up to since her days on the prairie?
Born on September 26, 1962, in Berkeley, California, Anderson began her acting career at a young age. She appeared in numerous commercials and made guest appearances on popular TV shows such as Bewitched and The Brady Bunch. Her breakout role came when she was just 11 years old, landing the part of Mary Ingalls on Little House on the Prairie.
Anderson’s time on the show spanned seven seasons, during which she became a household name. Her portrayal of Mary Ingalls, who goes blind in the fourth season, earned her critical acclaim and a nomination for her work in the horror film Happy Birthday to Me.
After leaving Little House on the Prairie, Anderson continued to work in television, making appearances on shows such as The Equalizer, Murder, She Wrote, and CHiPs. She also ventured into production, serving as an associate producer on the TV episode Where Pigeons Go to Die.
In the later stages of her career, Anderson slowed down her acting work, opting instead to focus on her family. She published an autobiography, The Way I See It: A Look Back at my Life on Little House, which offered a behind-the-scenes look at her time on the show.
Today, Anderson is a naturalized Canadian citizen, having moved to Montreal with her family in 2002. She has largely stepped away from the spotlight, preferring to focus on her family and personal life. Despite her relatively low profile, Anderson remains a beloved figure among fans of Little House on the Prairie, and her legacy as Mary Ingalls continues to endure.
