Allison Balson

• Name — Allison Balson • Occupation — Actress, singer, songwriter • Years Active — 1978–present (actress) 2013–present (singer-songwriter)

Balson portrayed the adopted Nancy Oleson on the TV drama Little House on the Prairie (1981) and Little House: A New Beginning (1982-1983). Prior she worked as a guest star in numerous syndicated television shows, such as Quincy and CHIPS, after school specials, national commercial advertising campaigns, such as Coca-Cola, M&M's, KFC, Vivitar Camera, Minute Maid Orange Juice, and portrayed Chrissy Roberts in the syndicated TV sitcom The Life and Times of Eddie Roberts (1980). She also appeared in the film Best Seller (1987). Balson also portrayed Mary in the indie feature film Broken Blood (2013). Balson hosted and produced the syndicated radio show "Music Scene Live" a talk show format broadcast which featured musical artists in live performance of original music in front of a live audience. The show aired nationally on a weekly basis, and was recorded for more than three years, and featured over 250 musical artists of various musical genres. Balson continues to act in television and film productions. She is also in the process of producing and recording her third solo album, and released the single called "My Friend" in conjunction with the celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Little House on the Prairie tv show.

• Year — Title — Role — Notes • 1978 — A Guide for the Married Woman — Debby — TV movie • 1980 — The Life and Times of Eddie Roberts — Chrissy Roberts — Main role • 1981 — Quincy, M.E. — Megan Carmody — Episode – "Who Speaks for the Children" • | CHiPs — Amy — Episode – "Moonlight" • 1982 — Goldie & Kids: Listen to Us — Herself — TV special • 1981–1983 — Little House on the Prairie — Nancy Oleson — Main role • 1983 — Little House: Look Back to Yesterday — TV movie • 1984 — Little House: The Last Farewell • | Little House: Bless All the Dear Children • 1986 — ABC Afterschool Specials — Jed's Girlfriend — Episode – "A Desperate Exit"