Melissa Sue Anderson was born on September 26, 1962, in Berkeley, California, USA. She is an actress, most notably recognized for her portrayal of Mary Ingalls in the beloved television series «Little House on the Prairie» during the late 1970s and early 1980s.
The exact net worth of Melissa Sue Anderson remains undisclosed. From what insiders have revealed, her net worth reached an impressive $1.5 million by late 2018. This substantial sum was the result of her thriving career in the entertainment industry, which encompassed a range of successful ventures in movies and TV. It is anticipated that she will persist in pursuing her ambitions, leading to an increase in her financial resources.
So, who is this Melissa Sue Anderson anyway?
Little House on the Prairie was no longer on the air.
Melissa Sue received a nomination the next year for her performance in the horror film «Happy Birthday to Me» after departing from «Little House on the Prairie» following the seventh season. During an interview, she mentioned that one of her most challenging roles was when her character lost her vision in the fourth season of «Little House on the Prairie.» She went on to star in movies like «The Equalizer,» «Murder, She Wrote,» and «CHiPs.»
She also dabbled in production, taking on the role of an associate producer for a 1990 television episode of «Where Pigeons Go to Die,» which happened to be Michael Landon’s last film. She received the prestigious honor of being inducted into the Western Performers Hall of Fame in 1998. Additionally, she took on the lead role in the television sitcom «Partners» the following year, although it unfortunately did not meet expectations.
During the later stages of her career, her involvement in acting diminished significantly. She portrayed First Lady Megan Hollister in the 2006 miniseries «10.5 Apocalypse,» which was one of her last appearances on television.
She has made appearances in several short films and had an uncredited role as Stosh’s mother in the 2014 film «Veronica Mars.» In her autobiography, «The Way I See It: A Look Back at My Life on Little House,» she shares her firsthand experiences as a child star. The book offers a glimpse behind the scenes, with captivating stories about the cast members, guests, and crew.
In 2002, the family relocated to Montreal and later became naturalized Canadians on Canada Day, five years after their move. She reportedly gave up performing for the most part to take care of her family and be a stay-at-home mother.