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Sep 15, 2023 · What is she doing today? By Olivia Wilson September 15, 2023. . Contents [ show] Who is Kristy McNichol? Two-time Primetime Emmy-awarded actress Kristy McNichol, is probably still known best for her role as Letitia Lawrence in the series “Family” which earned her this prestigious television award.
Jan 16, 2022 · By Nicole Pomarico. January 16, 2022. Archive Photos/Getty Images. Kristy McNichol was a major young star in the '70s and '80s, but she broke out first with the TV drama Family, playing youngest daughter, Letitia Lawrence, nicknamed Buddy.
- Early Life and Family
- Educational Background
- Acting Career
- Life After Acting
- Is Kristy A Lesbian? Current Partner Martie Allen
- Appearance, Clothing Style
- Net Worth and Salary
Christina “Kristy” Ann McNichol was born on 11 September 1962, in Los Angeles, California USA, so her zodiac sign is Virgo, and she holds American nationality. Her father is James McNichol, who worked as a carpenter, and her mother is Carolyn McNichol Lucas, she worked in several positions to support the family, as a secretary, sales assistant in a...
Kristy matriculated from her local high school in Los Angeles in 1980. As she was busy with her acting career from her childhood, she didn’t enroll at any college until in 1985, when she quit acting for some time, enrolling at the California College of Hair Design for a change. She worked as a hairdresser to have some rest from the filming she didn...
First steps
Kristy started appearing in commercials along with her older brother Jimmy when she was not even four years old. In 1973 she landed her first minor role in “Love, American Style” as Steffi, appearing in the episode “Love and the Unsteady Steady”. In 1974 she appeared as Rachel in the TV drama series “Apple’s Way”, and stayed in the show for two years to play the role of Patricia Apple as a regular cast member in 15 episodes. From 1975 to 1976 Kristy appeared in a couple of episodes of “ABC Af...
Working on the “Family” series
In 1976 Kristy joined the cast of the “Family” series in which she landed the role of Letitia “Buddy” Lawrence. Her colleagues remember she looked more like a miniature adult, always holding a small briefcase in her hand. She was way too serious about her role in the series, and easily remembered the lines, getting them minutes before walking out on the set. For her work in “Family” Kristy was nominated for a Golden Globe as the Best Supporting Actress, and won two Emmy Awards in 1977 and 197...
Further acting career, anxiety episodes, depression
From 1978 Kristy started appearing in TV movies, such as “Like Mom, Like Me”, “Summer of My German Soldier” and “My Old Man”. In 1980 she had her first role in the theatrical film “Little Darlings”, playing Angel Bright, and in 1981 she was nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture for her work in “Only When I Laugh”. In 1982 Kristy voiced-over the character of the Princess in the “Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp” anime fantasy film, directed by Yoshi...
After spending several years recovering her emotional and physical state, Kristy began sharing her experience with other people, teaching acting in a private school in Los Angeles. She also does a lot of charity work, supporting young actors at the start of their profession. She attends such events as Chiller Theatre Convention held at the Hilton P...
Kristy has always been surrounded with rumors about her sexuality. In 2012 she revealed she was a lesbian, and her partner was Martie Allen – the couple has actually been together since 1919. Kristy also admitted that she earlier dated the actress Elizabeth Brook, but who in 1997 died of brain cancer, which broke Kristy’s heart. However, she recove...
Kristy has short dark brown hair and brown eyes. She is 5ft 4ins (1.62m) tall and weighs around 143lbs (65kgs). As to her clothing style, she enjoys wearing casual clothes, often jeans, sweatshirts or feminine suits.
As of 2019, Kristy is reported to have a net worth of $7 million. Even though she quit her acting career in 1998, she is still enjoying her wealth, living in her fashionable house in Sherman Oaks.
Apr 2, 2024 · Where is Kristy McNichol now? What happened to her? Net Worth. By Daniel Wanburg April 2, 2024. • Christina Ann McNichol (Kristy McNichol) is a former American actress born on September 11, 1962 in Los Angeles, California. • She is known for playing the lead character Mabel Stanley in the 1982 musical adventure comedy “The Pirate Movie”.
Aug 29, 2023 · 'Family' Actress Today | Closer Weekly. Donaldson Collection/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images. Why Did Former Child Star Kristy McNichol Leave Hollywood After Finding Stardom on ‘Family’?...
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Play trailer 10:01. Planet View (2013) 7 Videos. 99+ Photos. Actor Kristy McNichol is best known for her role as "Buddy" in the Spelling/Goldberg hit TV series Family (1976), where she won 2 Emmy awards and was nominated for a Golden Globe.
Kristy McNichol to Make Rare Appearance at Mid-Atlantic Nostalgia Convention. Story by Barb Oates. • 15m • 4 min read. The popular Mid-Atlantic Nostalgia Convention released some big news...
