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Christina Ann McNichol (born September 11, 1962) is an American former actress. Beginning her career as a child actress, she rose to fame in 1976 with her portrayal of teenaged daughter Letitia "Buddy" Lawrence in the TV drama Family for which she won two Emmy Awards.
Sep 15, 2023 · What is she doing today? After she quit acting, Kristy enrolled at a local hair-style school, wanting to have an average life, away from the limelight. Kristy also devoted most of her time to charity work, and taught acting at a private acting school, but making it clear that she will never return to acting.
Jan 16, 2022 · Kristy McNichol was a major young star in the '70s and '80s, but she broke out first with the TV dramaFamily, playing youngest daughter, Letitia Lawrence, nicknamed Buddy.
Oct 13, 2023 · When the filming stopped for the Christmas break, Kristy returned home and refused to go back on set, and the movie was only finished in a year, after Kristy underwent psychological treatment, and was diagnosed with severe depression and emotional and physical exhaustion.
Apr 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”.
Jan 6, 2012 · Kristy McNichol has been out of the public eye for 20 years. Now she's chosen to come out — to try to help kids who are being bullied.
Aug 29, 2023 · What happened to actress Kristy McNichol? The popular 'Family' star walked away from Hollywood after finding fame as a child star on the drama series.
Jul 19, 2024 · Kristy McNichol had a mental breakdown when she was playing the lead role in 1984’s Just the Way You Are, which was filming in France. Production had to be interrupted for a year while she recovered, which the actress said had been caused by the pressures of a childhood career.
Jun 19, 2024 · Co-starring as Barbara Weston on TV’s hit sitcom Empty Nest, the spin-off of The Golden Girls, McNichol left the show in 1992 after being diagnosed with bipolar disorder, but returned for its...
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.