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Little House on the Prairie was a popular show based on the books by Laura Ingalls-Wilder set back in the late 1800s about a family that lives on the prairie.

Dean Butler as Almanzo James Wilder

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After Little House, Dean went on to make guest appearances on several tv shows, including "Who's the Boss?" (1984), "Diagnosis Murder" (1994), "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" (1997-2002), and "JAG" (2003). He has also appeared in several movies, including Desert Hearts (1985), Without a Pass (1991), and The Final Goal (1995). He is currently married and has one stepson.

Merlin Olsen as Jonathan Garvey

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After Little House, Merlin went on to star in a new tv show "Father Murphy" from 1981-1983. He also appeared on the tv show "Aaron's Way" in 1988. He is married and has 3 children.

Hersha Parady as Alice Garvey

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After Little House, Hersha went on to appear in a couple of tv movies The Babysitter's Seduction (1996) and Our Son, the Matchmaker (1996), and she made a guest appearance on the tv show "Kenan & Kel" (1997). She currently lives in Florida and continues to act in the theatre.

Patrick Labyorteaux as Andrew Garvey

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Patrick Labyorteaux has had a very successful acting career. After Little House, he went on to appear in several movies, including Summer School (1987), Heathers (1989), Hollywood Palms (2001), and Redemption of the Ghost (2002). He's best known for his role as Lt. Cmdr. Bud Roberts, Jr on "JAG" (1995-2005). He is currently married and has one child.

Charlotte Stewart as Eva Beadle

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Charlotte Stewart has had a very successful acting career. After Little House, she went on to make guest appearances on several tv shows, including "Highway to Heaven" (1985), "Twin Peaks" (1990-1991), "Life Goes On" (1992), and most recently, "The Office" (2007). She has also appeared in several movies, including Journey to the Center of the Earth (1989), Tremors (1990) and Desert Son (1999). She is currently married, has one stepson and is working on a couple of new movies.

Allison Balson as Nancy Oleson

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After Little House, Allison Balson went on to appear in a couple of movies Bialy smok (1987) and Best Seller (1987). She hasn't done much acting since but she is now working as a singer.

Linwood Boomer as Adam Kendall

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Linwood Boomer has had a very successful career, not only acting, but also writing and producing. After Little House, he went on to make guest appearances on a couple of tv shows, including "The Love Boat" (1982), "Voyagers!" (1983), and "Malcolm in the Middle" (2006). He has also written and produced episodes for several shows, including "Night Court" (1987), "3rd Rock from the Sun" (1996), and "God, the Devil and Bob" (2000). He's probably most known for writing and producing for FOX's "Malcolm in the Middle" (2000-2006).

Bonnie Bartlett as Grace Snider Edwards

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Bonnie Bartlett has had a very successful acting career. After Little House, she went on to make guest appearances on several tv shows, including "Knots Landing" (1981), "St. Elsewhere" (1982-1988), "ER" (1997-1998), "Boy Meets World" (1997-1999), "Once and Again" (1999-2002), and "General Hospital" (2006). She has also appeared in several movies, including Twins (1988), Dave (1993), Ghosts of Mississippi (1996), and Tuesdays with Morrie (1999). She is currently married to actor William Daniels, and has two children.

Last Updated: July 22, 2007

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