13 Facts About Alison Arngrim

Alison Margaret Arngrim was born on January 18,1962 and is an American actress and author.

Alison Arngrim's mother, Norma MacMillan of Vancouver, British Columbia, was an actress who provided the voices for characters for: Casper on Casper the Friendly Ghost, Gumby on Gumby, Davey on Davey and Goliath, Sweet Polly Purebred on Underdog, and other animated children's programs.

Alison Arngrim claimed that her brother admitted to the abuse but isn't particularly apologetic for his behavior.

Alison Arngrim stated that she no longer has any kind of relationship with her brother, a decision she reports has bettered her life.

Alison Arngrim originally auditioned for the role of Laura Ingalls and, later, Mary Ingalls, but was instead cast in the role of antagonist Nellie Oleson.

At the 2006 TV Land Awards, Alison Arngrim tied with Danielle Spencer as the "Character Most in Need of a Time-out" for her role as Nellie.

Alison Arngrim was a frequent panelist on the short-lived NBC game show Match Game-Hollywood Squares Hour.

Tracy died from complications of AIDS in 1986, after which Alison Arngrim set her sights on becoming an activist for AIDS awareness including the organization ACT UP and working at AIDS hotline.

Alison Arngrim focuses on other issues, such as child abuse, speaking frequently for and lobbying with the group PROTECT.

In 2004, Alison Arngrim revealed on Larry King Live that she herself was an incest survivor.

In 2010, Alison Arngrim authored an autobiography titled Confessions of a Prairie Bitch: How I Survived Nellie Oleson and Learned to Love Being Hated.

Alison Arngrim wrote and performed a stage version, which premiered at Club Fez in New York.

Alison Arngrim later performed this one-person show at Parliament House, a gay resort in Orlando, Florida.