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McNichol and his sister, however, ceased performing together after Kristy had a manic breakdown while the two were in France; she was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Afterward, McNichol stepped away from the music industry, later commenting: "I know the outcome—it's a real big high one year, and the next year, nobody knows who you are.
She appeared with her brother Jimmy McNichol in commercials and later, on her own, in guest appearances on such other series as Starsky & Hutch, The Bionic Woman, Love, American Style, and The Love Boat, thanks to family friend Desi Arnaz.
Sep 15, 2023 · Kristy has an elder brother, also an actor and a singer, James Vincent ‘Jimmy’ McNichol III, perhaps known best for his portrayal of Jack in the series “The Fitzpatricks”. They have a younger brother, Timmy, who was born in 1965.
Jan 16, 2022 · McNichol has always been close with her brother Jimmy McNichol, who was also a child actor. (You might remember from Blinded by the Light or Night Warning.) In 1978, the siblings released an album together, and Jimmy even moved in with his sister to provide support when she was struggling with her mental health.
Jul 18, 2023 · Family and her portrayal of Buddy really put actress Kristy McNichol on the map. Born September 11, 1962, in Los Angeles, she got her start with brother Jimmy McNichol on TV commercials.
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Jun 19, 2024 · Christina Ann McNichol, aka Kristy McNichol, is probably best remembered for her role as teenaged daughter Letitia “Buddy” Lawrence on the hit drama 1976 to 1980 series Family, where she brought...
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In 2010, Jimmy McNichol found out he had a daughter, Kellee Maize, from a relationship he had when he was 18. Watch how 53-year-old Jimmy is making up for lost time with his daughter today.
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