The Best Pictures Of The Kids On 'Little House On The Prairie'

In the heartwarming world of 'Little House on the Prairie,' the children were more than just characters – they were the very essence of the show's spirit.

From the spirited "Laura" to the gentle "Mary", the mischievous "Albert" to the iconic "Nellie", these young stars brought a unique magic to the screen.As we journey back to the prairie, let's uncover some delightful fun facts about these talented actors that will make you appreciate their roles even more.

Alison Arngrim as "Nellie Oleson": Alison played the spoiled and antagonistic "Nellie Oleson", a frequent source of conflict for the "Ingalls" family.
Fun Fact: Arngrim's performance as "Nellie" earned her recognition as one of TV's greatest villains.

Jonathan Gilbert as "Willie Oleson": Jonathan Gilbert played "Nellie'"s mischievous younger brother, "Willie".
Fun Fact: Jonathan Gilbert is Melissa Gilbert's real-life brother, making their on-screen sibling dynamic even more authentic.

Melissa Gilbert as "Laura Ingalls Wilder": Melissa portrayed the spirited and adventurous "Laura", the central character of the show.
Fun Fact: Melissa Gilbert was only nine years old when she started playing Laura and became a beloved figure in the hearts of viewers.

Lindsay Greenbush and Sidney Greenbush as "Carrie Ingalls": The Greenbush twins alternated in playing the youngest "Ingalls" sibling, Carrie.
Fun Fact: The twins were so identical that even the cast members sometimes couldn't tell them apart.

Melissa Sue Anderson as "Mary Ingalls": Melissa Sue Anderson played "Laura'"s older sister, "Mary", who is gentle, responsible, and faces challenges due to her blindness.
Fun Fact: Anderson won an Emmy Award nomination for her portrayal of Mary.

Matthew Laborteaux as "Albert Quinn Ingalls": Matthew played "Albert", an orphan taken in by the "Ingalls" family.
Fun Fact: Before 'Little House,' he appeared in the science fiction series 'Battlestar Galactica.'

Jason Bateman as "James Cooper Ingalls": Jason Bateman portrayed James, a lovable character who joins the "Ingalls" family later in the series.
Fun Fact: 'Little House on the Prairie' was one of Jason Bateman's earliest acting roles.

Missy Francis as "Cassandra Cooper Ingalls": "Cassandra" is a character introduced in the sequel series 'Little House: A New Beginning.' She is the adopted daughter of "Charles" and "Caroline Ingalls", having been abandoned by her biological parents.
Fun Facts: Her portrayal of "Cassandra" received praise for the depth and sensitivity she brought to the character.