Melissa Francis
Birth Name:
Melissa Ann Francis
Birth Place:
Los Angeles, California, United States
Profession
Actress, Writer, Producer
Fast Facts
- She was the first reporter to do live broadcasts from the floor of the New York Mercantile Exchange
- Graduated from Harvard University with a degree in Economics
- Worked as a reporter for News 12 New Jersey as well as several other New England TV stations
- Worked at CNBC, where she was an anchor on "Power Lunch," "On the Money," and "The Call․"
- Started out in broadcast news as a producer for WCSH-TV in Portland, Maine and as a researcher for the MacNeil/Lehrer NewsHour
- Quote: "What I have learned from a difficult childhood is that, no matter what has happened in the past, you can take charge of your life and be happy․ Your life is your own․"
- Best known as a former child star and as the host of "MONEY with Melissa Francis․"
- Is the author of "Diary of a Stage Mother's Daughter," a book about her life as a 1980s child star
- She was eight years old when she played the role of Cassandra Cooper Ingalls on "Little House on the Prairie․"
Awards
- 1982Young Artist Award - Best Young Actress in a Television Series:Nominated
- 1983Young Artist Award - Best Young Actress in a Drama Series:Nominated
- 1984Young Artist Award - Best Young Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture:Winner
- 1985Young Artist Award - Best Young Actress in a Family Film Made for Television:Winner
- 1986Young Artist Award - Best Young Actress - Guest in a Television Series:Nominated