Little House on the Prairie TV Cast

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The Ingalls Family

The Little House on the Prairie Pilot aired on March 30, 1974. The six original actors of the Ingalls family (Michael Landon, Karen Grassle, Melissa Gilbert, Melissa Sue Anderson, and Rachel Lindsay and Sidney Robyn Greenbush (twins) were in the Pilot and returned for the TV series. The Little House on the Prairie TV series premiered on September 11, 1974. Grace Ingalls played by twins, Wendi Lou and Brenda Lea Turnbaugh was added to the cast at the beginning of season 5. Albert Ingalls (a fictional character) played by Matthew Labyorteaux was introduced at the beginning of season 5 and was eventually adopted in the Little House season 6 episode, The Family Tree. The fictional characters, James (Jason Bateman) and Cassandra Cooper (Melissa Francis) were adopted by the Ingalls after their parents were killed in an accident in the season 7 episode, The Lost Ones. Adam Kendall (Linwood Boomer) and Mary were married in Season 5. Click on the photo for links to the different actors playing the characters.

The Oleson Family

The Oleson family was introduced in the first season of Little House on the Prairie. Harriet and Nels owned the Oleson's Mercantile. Nels was the only nice character in the Oleson family. Harriet and her daughter, Nellie thought they were better than everyone in the town. They were both unpopular with the town and the Ingalls. Willie spent a lot of time in the corner of the classroom for misbehavior, but eventually grew out of that phase. Nellie and Laura were enemies from the beginning of the series. Nellie gets married to Percival and becomes a better person. After Nellie leaves town, Harriet adopts Nancy (in season 8) who was as spoiled as Nellie. Click on the photo for links to the different actors playing the characters.

The Edwards Family

Mr. Edwards was introduced in the Little House on the Prairie Pilot. His character returned in the season 1 episode, Mr. Edward's Homecoming. Mr. Edwards left the series at the end of season 3 and returned in season 6. Victor French left for his own series and Michael Landon was not happy about it. Grace Snider was introduced in season 1 and marries Mr. Edwards. They adopt John, Carl, Alicia Sanderson after their mother passed away in the Little House season 2 episode, Remember Me. Click on the photo for links to the different actors playing the characters.

The Garvey Family

The Garvey family was introduced at the beginning of the Little House on the Prairie season 4. Jonathan became the friend of Charles after Victor French left the series at the end of season 3. Albert and Andy became friends. Alice occasionally taught school in Winoka and Walnut Grove. She perished in a fire at the blind school in season 6. Jonathan and Andy left the series in season 7. Click on the photo for links to the different actors playing the characters.

The Wilder Family

Almanzo and his sister, Eliza Jane moved to Walnut Grove at the beginning of season 6. Laura developed a crush on Almanzo and they eventually married at the beginning of season 7. Laura and Almanzo take care of Jenny after her father (Almanzo's brother) dies at the beginning of season 9. Baby Rose Wilder is born in the season 8 episode, Days of Sunshine, Days of Shadow. The twins Jennifer (Donati) and Sarah Coleman played Baby Rose in the TV series while the twins Jennifer and Michelle Steffin played Baby Rose in the TV movies, Bless All the Dear Children and The Last Farewell. Click on the photo for links to the different actors playing the characters.

The Carter Family

The Carter family buy the Ingalls' house and start their life at the beginning of Season 9. Stan Ivar played the father and Pamela Roylance played the mother. The two brothers were played by Lindsay Kennedy and David Friedman. The TV series was renamed as Little House: A New Beginning. It only lasted one season before it was cancelled. Click on the photo for links to the different actors playing the characters.

Walnut Grove Townspeople

Karl Swenson played Lars Hansen who founded Walnut Grove and owned the mill where Charles, Isaiah, and Jonathan worked. Doc Baker (played by Kevin Hagen) was the physician for Walnut Grove and the surrounding areas. Dabbs Greer played Reverend Alden who was the moral compass to Walnut Grove. Charlotte Stewart played the teacher Miss Beadle for the first four seasons. Click on the photo for links to the different actors playing the characters.

Recurring Characters

Ketty Lester played Hester-Sue Terhune. Hester-Sue worked at the blind school in Walnut Grove. She also worked at Nellie's restaurant. Leslie Landon played the Walnut Grove teacher, Etta Plum during season 9. She also played some random characters before season 9. Moses Gunn was in the season 4 episode, The Fighter as Joe Kagan and then returned in season 5 and season 7. Ruth Foster played Melinda Foster from season 1 through 2 of the final movies. Click on the photo for links to the different actors playing the characters.