Allison Balson

Allison Balson is an American published singer-songwriter and retired actress.

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).

Her best-known role was that of Nancy Oleson on the Little House on the Prairie series which she held between 1981 and 1983.

Balson portrayed the adopted Nancy Oleson on the TV drama "Little House on the Prairie" (1981) and "Little House A New Beginning" (1982-1983).

She also appeared in the film Best Seller (1987).

Balson also portrayed Mary in the indie feature film Broken Blood (2013) for which she was nominated for a Best Supporting Actress award.