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Melissa Francis(II)

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Melissa Francis
Melissa Francis was born on 12 December 1972 in Los Angeles, California, USA. She is an actress and producer, known for The Dictator (2012), Something About Amelia (1984) and Little House on the Prairie (1974). She has been married to Wray Thorn since 29 May 1999. They have three children.
BornDecember 12, 1972
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BornDecember 12, 1972
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      • 2 wins & 4 nominations total

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    Known for

    Sacha Baron Cohen in The Dictator (2012)
    The Dictator
    6.5
    • Local News Reporter
    • 2012
    Something About Amelia (1984)
    Something About Amelia
    6.7
    TV Movie
    • Beth Bennett(as Missy Francis)
    • 1984
    Melissa Sue Anderson, Melissa Gilbert, Michael Landon, Karen Grassle, Richard Bull, Sidney Greenbush, Jonathan Gilbert, Rachel Lindsay Greenbush, and Katherine MacGregor in Little House on the Prairie (1974)
    Little House on the Prairie
    7.6
    TV Series
    • Cassandra Cooper Ingalls
    • Cassandra Cooper(as Missy Francis)
    Man, Woman and Child (1983)
    Man, Woman and Child
    6.3
    • Paula Beckwith(as Missy Francis)
    • 1983

    Credits

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    Actress

    • Sacha Baron Cohen in The Dictator (2012)
      The Dictator
      6.5
      • Local News Reporter
      • 2012
    • Michael Douglas and Shia LaBeouf in Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps (2010)
      Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps
      6.2
      • Melissa Francis (uncredited)
      • 2010
    • Hardball (1989)
      Hardball
      7.2
      TV Series
      • Suzanne (as Missy Francis)
      • 1990
    • Paul Fusco and Mihaly 'Michu' Meszaros in ALF (1986)
      ALF
      7.4
      TV Series
      • Miss Williams (as Missy Francis)
      • 1989
    • Jennifer Rubin in Bad Dreams (1988)
      Bad Dreams
      5.7
      • Young Cynthia (as Missy Francis)
      • 1988
    • Sarah Jessica Parker, Amanda Peterson, Trey Ames, Adam Arkin, Jayne Atkinson, Richard Kiley, Diana Muldaur, David Oliver, Scott Paulin, Wendy Phillips, and Morgan Stevens in A Year in the Life (1987)
      A Year in the Life
      8.6
      TV Series
      • Eunice (as Missy Francis)
      • 1988
    • Morningstar/Eveningstar (1986)
      Morningstar/Eveningstar
      4.8
      TV Series
      • Sarah Bishop (as Missy Francis)
      • 1986
    • Denzel Washington, Ed Begley Jr., David Morse, Howie Mandel, Cynthia Sikes Yorkin, Ellen Bry, William Daniels, and Ed Flanders in St. Elsewhere (1982)
      St. Elsewhere
      8.0
      TV Series
      • Cynthia (as Missy Francis)
      • 1986
    • CBS Schoolbreak Special (1984)
      CBS Schoolbreak Special
      6.9
      TV Series
      • Tina (as Missy Francis)
      • 1985
    • Anne Baxter, James Brolin, and Connie Sellecca in Hotel (1983)
      Hotel
      6.4
      TV Series
      • Jodi Abbott (as Missy Francis)
      • 1985
    • Something About Amelia (1984)
      Something About Amelia
      6.7
      TV Movie
      • Beth Bennett (as Missy Francis)
      • 1984
    • Two Marriages (1983)
      Two Marriages
      5.6
      TV Series
      • Edith (as Missy Francis)
      • 1983
    • Man, Woman and Child (1983)
      Man, Woman and Child
      6.3
      • Paula Beckwith (as Missy Francis)
      • 1983
    • Melissa Sue Anderson, Melissa Gilbert, Michael Landon, Karen Grassle, Richard Bull, Sidney Greenbush, Jonathan Gilbert, Rachel Lindsay Greenbush, and Katherine MacGregor in Little House on the Prairie (1974)
      Little House on the Prairie
      7.6
      TV Series
      • Cassandra Cooper Ingalls
      • Cassandra Cooper (as Missy Francis)
      • 1981–1982
    • Sally Struthers, David Ackroyd, and Joel Bailey in A Gun in the House (1981)
      A Gun in the House
      5.5
      TV Movie
      • Diana Cates (as Missy Francis)
      • 1981

    Producer

    • The Prophet (2026)
      The Prophet
      • executive producer
      • 2026
    • Harris Faulkner, Kayleigh McEnany, and Emily Compagno in Outnumbered (2014)
      Outnumbered
      4.9
      TV Series
      • producer (uncredited)
      • 2020

    Writer

    • The Prophet (2026)
      The Prophet
      • written by
      • 2026
    • Harris Faulkner, Kayleigh McEnany, and Emily Compagno in Outnumbered (2014)
      Outnumbered
      4.9
      TV Series
      • Writer (uncredited)
      • 2020

    Personal details

    • Alternative names
      • Missy Francis
    • Height
      • 5′ 6″ (1.68 m)
    • Born
      • December 12, 1972
      • Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Spouse
      • Wray ThornMay 29, 1999 - present (3 children)
    • Children
        Thompson Thorn
    • Parents
      • Martha Thorn
    • Relatives
      • Tiffany Ann Francis(Sibling)
    • Other works
      TV Commercial for Wheat & Raisin Chex cereal - Actress
    • Publicity listings
      • 2 Print Biographies
      • 1 Interview
      • 1 Article

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    • Trivia
      Was emancipated from her mother at age 15.

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