Melissa Sue Anderson has a net worth of $1.5 million. Born in Berkeley, California on September 26, 1962, she is an award-winning actress known for her role as Mary Ingalls in the series “Little House on the Prairie” from 1974 to 1983. Throughout her career, she has been active in the entertainment industry since 1972.
Her career took off when her dance teacher recommended she find an agent. Soon after, she started appearing in television commercials and landed roles in various series, including “The Brady Bunch” (1973) and “Shaft” (1973). At the age of eleven, she gained widespread recognition for her portrayal of Mary in “Little House on the Prairie”. Her talent was acknowledged with a Primetime Emmy Award nomination and a TP de Oro Award for Best Foreign Actress in 1980.
In addition to her television work, Anderson has appeared in several films, including “Happy Birthday” (1982) and “Defendants” (1988). She has also authored an autobiographical book titled “The Way I See It” which dives into her experiences on the set of “Little House on the Prairie”.
Currently residing in Canada with her husband Michael Sloan, whom she married in 1990, the couple has two children.
In 2017, Melissa Sue Anderson appeared in the upcoming heist comedy film, “The Brits Are Coming” directed by James Oakley.
