Melissa Sue Anderson, the talented actress who played Mary Ingalls on the beloved television series “Little House on the Prairie,” has been out of the spotlight for quite some time. But what has she been up to since her days on the show?
Born on September 26, 1962, in Berkeley, California, Anderson began her acting career at a young age. She appeared in numerous commercials and landed roles in popular television shows such as “Bewitched” and “The Brady Bunch.” Her breakout role came when she was just 11 years old, playing Mary Ingalls on “Little House on the Prairie” for seven seasons.
After leaving the show, Anderson continued to work in the entertainment industry, appearing in films and television shows such as “Happy Birthday to Me,” “The Equalizer,” and “Murder, She Wrote.” She also ventured into production, serving as an associate producer on the 1990 television episode “Where Pigeons Go to Die.”
In recent years, Anderson has slowed down her acting career, opting instead to focus on her family. She has been married and has two children, and the family has lived in Montreal, Canada, since 2002. Anderson has also become a naturalized Canadian citizen.
In addition to her acting work, Anderson has written an autobiography about her time on “Little House on the Prairie,” titled “The Way I See It: A Look Back at my Life on Little House.” The book offers a behind-the-scenes look at the show and features stories about the cast, crew, and guests.
Today, Anderson’s net worth is estimated to be around $1.5 million, a testament to her successful acting career. While she may not be as active in the entertainment industry as she once was, Anderson’s legacy as Mary Ingalls on “Little House on the Prairie” continues to be celebrated by fans around the world.
