Alison Arngrim

Born 1962-01-18 · New York City, New York, U.S.

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.