<P> Alison Margaret Arngrim ( born January 18 , 1962 , New York City ) is a Canadian - American actress , comedian and author . Beginning her television career at the age of twelve , Arngrim is a Young Artist Award -- Former Child Star `` Lifetime Achievement '' Award honoree , best known for her portrayal of Nellie Oleson on the NBC television series Little House on the Prairie from 1974 to 1981 . </P>
<P> Alison Margaret Arngrim ( born January 18 , 1962 , New York City ) is a Canadian - American actress , comedian and author . Beginning her television career at the age of twelve , Arngrim is a Young Artist Award -- Former Child Star `` Lifetime Achievement '' Award honoree , best known for her portrayal of Nellie Oleson on the NBC television series Little House on the Prairie from 1974 to 1981 . </P>
who played nellie in little house on the prairie
who played nellie in little house on the prairie
Alison Margaret Arngrim
Alison Margaret Arngrim