At 78, 'Little House On The Prairie' Actress Karen Grassle Continues To Be Breathtaking

Jun 21, 2020 by apost team

Little House on the Prairie is one show that always manages to take you back to the good old days. The show's star, Karen Grassle, recently turned 78 years old. Even at her current age, Karen is still as gorgeous as ever.

Grassle played the family matriarch in the show, Caroline Ingalls, also commonly referred to as “Ma.” The show featured the everyday challenges of raising a lovely family in a stressful environment. Caroline and her husband Charles, played by Michael Landon, entertained viewers with their parenting skills.

Many of Karen’s fans wonder what happened to her after her the show ended. Luckily, she never slowed down and continues to be a successful actress. She was born on February 25, 1942. Karen loved performing in school plays, according to Biography.com. She was also an active member of her local Baptist choir. In 1965, she graduated from college with a degree in dramatic art and English.

Karen spent two summers perfecting her stage performance in the Colorado Shakespeare Festival and also appeared in one show under PBS productions. She also managed to make her debut on Broadway around that time.

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Karen stumbled on the role of her lifetime in 1974. Little House on the Prairie aired for nine consecutive seasons, coming to a conclusion in 1983. However, Karen was determined to sustain her acting career and returned to Broadway and stage performances.

Over her career time, she took tours to places like New York, Kentucky, and Boston. She would soon land more roles in films such as Wyatt Earp and TV shows such as Murder, She Wrote.

Karen launched her own production company to explore more of her theatrical passion. Take a look at her interview below as she reflects on her acting career, various roles, and her progress over the years.

Karen Grassle is a living inspiration. What do you think about this phenomenal woman? Kindly give us your opinions and let your friends and family remember this beautiful face that had once been a permanent fixture on our TV screens.