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.
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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.