What is Melissa Sue Anderson's net worth?
Melissa Sue Anderson is an American-Canadian actress who has a net worth of $1.5 million.
Melissa Sue Anderson began her professional acting career in the early 70s. She was originally focused on dance, but after one of her dancing teachers suggested that she seek representation for acting work, she began booking jobs almost immediately. After appearing in guest-starring roles on such shows as "Bewitched" and "The Brady Bunch," she was cast in the role that would bring her widespread fame as Mary Ingalls Kendall on "Little House on the Prairie." She went on to work steadily in film and television projects. Some of her later work included the television shows "The Love Boat," "Murder, She Wrote," "The Equalizer," and "Partners." She has also appeared in such films as, "Far North," "Dead Men Don't Die," and "Killer Lady." She won an Emmy Award for her performance in "Which Mother is Mine?".
Early Life
Born September 26, 1962, in Berkeley, California, Anderson moved to Los Angeles with her family when she was young. Her acting career began by chance when a dance teacher suggested she try acting. At age eleven, she landed her first commercial and quickly began booking television roles. This early success led to her being homeschooled to accommodate her growing acting career.
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Acting Career
Anderson's breakthrough came at age eleven when she was cast as Mary Ingalls in "Little House on the Prairie." Her portrayal of Mary's journey, including the character's blindness, earned critical acclaim and an Emmy nomination for Best Leading Actress in a Drama Series. During her time on "Little House," she also appeared in notable television films including "Which Mother Is Mine?" (1979) and "Happy Birthday to Me" (1981). After leaving "Little House" in 1981, she continued acting in television movies and series, including appearances in "The Equalizer," "Murder, She Wrote," and "CHiPs." She also starred in several TV films like "Midnight Offerings" (1981) and "Looking for Miracles" (1989). In 2010, Anderson published her memoir "The Way I See It: A Look Back at My Life on Little House," providing insights into her experiences on the iconic show and her life as a child actor.
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Personal Life
Anderson married television producer Michael Sloan in 1990, and they have two children together. The family moved to Montreal, Canada, in 2002, and Anderson became a naturalized Canadian citizen in 2007. Unlike many child actors, she has maintained a relatively private life away from Hollywood. She occasionally appears at fan conventions and events related to "Little House on the Prairie" but has largely stepped away from acting to focus on family life. Her last credited acting role was in 2018's "The Con Is On." Anderson has been open about her positive experiences as a child actor and her decision to leave Hollywood, citing her desire for a more normal life for her children.
