Facebook Twitter Instagram
    Metro BiographyMetro Biography
    • Home
    • Actors
    • Actresses
    • Models
    • Youtubers
    • Celebrities
    • Articles
    • More
      • TikTok Star
      • Instagram Star
      • Singers
      • Musicians
      • Comedians
      • Athletes
      • CEO
      • Business
      • Billionaires
      • Authors
    Metro BiographyMetro Biography
    Metro Biography » Actresses » Kristy McNichol
    Actresses

    Kristy McNichol

    Joshua J. MitchellBy Joshua J. MitchellSeptember 9, 2018Updated:May 12, 20223 Mins Read
    Share
    Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Email

    Kristy McNichol is an American actress who rose to fame after playing the role of Letitia “Buddy” Lawrence in the television series Family.

    Kristy McNichol Bio, Age, Brother :

    Kristy McNichol was born on the 11th of September 1962, in Los Angeles, California. Her real name is Christina Ann McNichol. She is American by nationality and her ethnic background is mixed (Irish and Lebanese). Her father’s name is James Vincent and her mother’s name is Carolyn McNichol Lucas. She has three siblings, two brothers named Jimmy McNichol and Thomas McNichol and a sister named Jennifer Lucas.

    Kristy McNichol completed her high school education from The North Hollywood High School situated in Los Angeles. She has not shared any information about the University she studied at.

    What is Kristy McNichol’s Height?

    Kristy McNichol has a height of 5 Feet and 4 inches. She has a weight of 53 kg. Likewise, her hair color is regular brown and has brown eyes. There is no information about her shoe and bra size.

    What happened to the actress Kristy McNichols?

    Her mental health issues was the main reason that she had to leave the ongoing movie and a television show. Moreover, McNichol suffered from bipolar disorder. She opened about up about her health and felt that she needed a break from acting career in the early 1990s. Ultimately she realised that, she must retire from acting for her own sanity and peace of mind.

    Kristy McNichol Career, Awards :

    In the early part of her career, Kristy McNichol appeared in a number of television advertisements with her older brother Jimmy. Finally, in 2017, her acting career began after she was offered to play the role of Steffi in the television series Love, American Style. Although she played for only one episode it made a big difference in her career in the later years.

    1976 was a special year for Kristy McNichol as she got the career breakthrough role of Buddy Lawrence in the drama series Family. Through the series, she gained both fame and fan following. The movie also became a box office success as it earned $36.33 million.

    After that her outstanding performance of the character Polly in the comedy-drama movie Only When I Laugh got her Golden Globe nomination for Best Supporting Actress. In 2001 Kristy decided to get retirement from acting career as she couldn’t continue due to her mental health problems. We would have seen a lot more great performances if she didn’t have problems.

    Some of her notable movies are White Dog (1982), The Forgotten One (1989), Mother of the Bride (1993) and many more.

    Kristy McNichol received an Emmy Award for her outstanding performance in the Family in the category of Best Supporting Actress in a Dramatic Series in both the 1977 and 1979 events.

    Why did Kristy leave Empty Nest?

    Kristy McNichol had to leave the show Empty Nest because of her health. Kristy suffered from bipolar (manic-depressive) condition. It would have been difficult to impossible to continue the show at that time.

    Who is Kristy McNichol’s Partner?

    Kristy McNichol is a homosexual and is currently in a happy relationship with her partner Martie Allen. They have been in a relationship for over 30 years now which shows their love and respect for each other.

    What is Kristy McNichol’s Net Worth?

    As of 2022, Kristy McNichol has a net worth of $7 million.

    Is Kristy McNichol active on Facebook?

    Kristy McNichol is not active on social media like Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

    Share. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Email

    Related Posts

    Angourie Rice

    April 2, 2024

    Tripti Dimri

    March 19, 2024

    Lucy Lawless

    March 18, 2024
    Recent Posts
    Actresses

    Angourie Rice

    By Janet S. GomezApril 2, 2024Updated:April 2, 20243 Mins Read

    Angourie Rice is an Australian actress best known for her work in the thriller These…

    Isaac Ordonez

    March 27, 2024

    Luke Dimyan

    March 27, 2024

    Tripti Dimri

    March 19, 2024

    Percy Hynes White

    March 19, 2024
    Recent Articles

    Candy Cane Lane’s Introduction and Plot

    December 13, 2023

    Who is Amber McLaughlin?

    January 4, 2023

    Katherine Schwarzenegger gives birth to her second child

    May 23, 2022

    Donna Dixon and Dan Aykroyd separated after 39 years of marriage, but decided to stay legally married

    May 2, 2022
    Metro Biography
    Facebook Instagram TikTok
    • About Us
    • Contact Us
    • Privacy Policy
    © 2025 Metro Biography. All Rights Reserved.

    Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.