Friday, September 26, 2008

Happy Birthday Melissa Sue Anderson

Happy Birthday wishes go out to Melissa Sue Anderson who turns 60 years old today!!! Melissa was born in Berkeley, California. She is married to Michael Sloan and has two children, a daughter Piper, and a son Griffin. Melissa became a Canadian citizen in 2007 and currently lives in Montreal, Canada.

Melissa started her acting career with a guest spot on "The Brady Bunch" as Millicent, the girl who kissed Bobby and made him see fireworks. At 11 years old, Melissa won the role of Laura Ingalls on the long running series, "Little House on the Prairie". She starred on Little House for eight years and was nominated for an Emmy Award in 1978.


After leaving Little House, Melissa made an appearance on "Love Boat" where her on screen parents were trying to match her with the role played by Lorenzo Lamas. This appearance led to a real life romance with the actor. In 1979 Melissa won an Emmy Award for her performance in "Which Mother is Mine?", an ABC Afternoon Special. In 2006 Melissa starred in the TV mini-series, "10.5: Apocalypse"


1 comment:

Whizz Herald said...

Melissa Sue Anderson changed into very much like her most well-known man or woman position, of the eldest baby & sister, Mary Ingalls -- a quiet, slightly shy lady who could as an alternative examine an ebook than climb a tree.