Hersha Parady
| Hersha Parady | |
|---|---|
| Born |
May 25, 1945 Berea, Ohio |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Spouse(s) | John Peverall |
| Children | 1 |
Hersha Parady (born May 25, 1945 in Ohio) is an American actress best known for her role of Alice Garvey in Little House on the Prairie.
Career
Parady began her career in television with guest-appearances in Mannix and The Waltons. In 1976, she got the role of Alice Garvey in Little House on the Prairie, which she played until 1980, when her character was killed in a fire accidentally set by Albert Ingalls. Earlier in the series, in the 1976 episode Journey in the Spring, Paraday had played Eliza Anne Ingalls, Charles' sister-in-law. After Little House on the Prairie, she made only rare appearances in television, including Kenan & Kel.
Parady is also an actress in theatre. She was once married to Oscar-winning producer John Peverall (who recently died) and had one child with him. She is friends with Katherine MacGregor and Richard Bull. She was also close to Patrick Laborteaux who played her on-screen 'son'; Matthew Laborteaux; Dabbs Greer; Little House make-up artist Whitey; and hair master Larry Germain.
Filmography
| Filmography | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 1997-1998 | Kenan & Kel | Principal Dimly | |
| 1986 | Hyper Sapien: People from Another Star | Mrs. McAlpin | |
| 1981 | The Phoenix | Lynn | |
| 1981 | ABC Weekend Specials | Janice Parker | |
| 1980 | The $5.20 an Hour Dream | ||
| 1979 | CBS Afternoon Playhouse | ||
| 1977-1980 | Little House on the Prairie | Alice Garvey | |
| 1975 | The Waltons | Victoria Madden | |
| 1974 | Little House on the Prairie | Eliza Ingalls | |
| 1972 | Mannix | Receptionist | |
| 1971 | Bearcats! | Carrie | |
External links
- http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0660883/
- http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0660883/bio
- http://www.zunshine.com/littlehouse/parady.html