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.
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.
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 2018, 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.
Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series (1977, 1979), Young Artist Award (1982), People's Choice Award for Favorite Young Motion Picture Actress (1980)
Albums
“Kristy & Jimmy McNichol” (1978)
Nominations
Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture (1982, 1979)
Movies
Little darlings (1980), The Pirate Movie (1982), The Moon Junction (1988), “You Can't Hurry Love”, “Only When I Laugh”, “The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia” (1981)
Taught acting at a private school in Los Angeles. [2001]
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Turned down the Brooke Shields role in Pretty Baby (1978), due to conflicts with Family (1976) producer Aaron Spelling.
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Turned down the Jodie Foster role in Taxi Driver (1976).
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Longtime friends with Elisabeth Brooks and Kari Michaelsen.
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Dropped out of acting because she was sick and tired of acting, wanted to have an average life, and one thing she pursued was going to school to learn how to style hair.
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Ranked #49 in VH1's list of the "100 Greatest Kid Stars"
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Her maternal grandfather was of Lebanese descent. Her other ancestry includes Scottish, Walloon-Belgian, German, and English.
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McNichol's role in the ABC Afterschool Specials (1972), ABC Afterschool Specials: The Pinballs (1977), was to advertise and promote the Halter Top fashions. She wore her personally designed halter tops on the show.
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Younger sister of Jimmy McNichol.
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Was considered for a role in The Bad News Bears (1976), but lost it to Academy Award winner Tatum O'Neal.
Filmography of Kristy McNichol
Actress
Title
Year
Status
Character
Only When I Laugh
1981
Polly Hines
The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia
1981
Amanda Child
Blinded by the Light
1980
TV Movie
Janet Bowers
Family
1976-1980
TV Series
Letitia 'Buddy' Lawrence
Little Darlings
1980
Angel
My Old Man
1979
TV Movie
Jo Butler
Summer of My German Soldier
1978
TV Movie
Patty Bergen
Like Mom, Like Me
1978
TV Movie
Jennifer Gruen
The End
1978
Julie Lawson
Starsky and Hutch
1976-1978
TV Series
Joey Carston / Molly Edwards / Meg
ABC Afterschool Specials
1975-1977
TV Series
Carlie Higgins / Nina Beckwith / Jenna McPhail
The Love Boat
1977
TV Series
Kelly Rixie
Black Sunday
1977
scenes deleted
The Love Boat II
1977
TV Movie
Linda Morley
The Bionic Woman
1976
TV Series
Amanda Cory
Sara
1976
TV Series
Apple's Way
1974-1975
TV Series
Patricia Apple / Rachel
Run, Joe, Run
1974
TV Series
Judy Barnes
Love, American Style
1973
TV Series
Steffi (segment "Love and the Unsteady Steady")
Call to Action to Mayor Bloomberg: Sodas & Soap Operas
2012
Short
Kristy McNichol
Invasion America
1998
TV Series
Angie Romar
Extreme Ghostbusters
1997
TV Series
Girl in Sub
Empty Nest
1988-1995
TV Series
Barbara Weston
Mother of the Bride
1993
TV Movie
Mary
The Golden Girls
1991-1992
TV Series
Barbara Weston
Baby of the Bride
1991
TV Movie
Mary
Children of the Bride
1990
TV Movie
Mary
The Forgotten One
1989
Barbara Stupple
Two Moon Junction
1988
Patti Jean
Murder, She Wrote
1988
TV Series
Jill Morton
You Can't Hurry Love
1988
Rhonda
Women of Valor
1986
TV Movie
T.J. Nolan
Dream Lover
1986
Kathy Gardner
Love, Mary
1985
TV Movie
Mary Groda-Lewis
Just the Way You Are
1984
Susan Berlanger
The Pirate Movie
1982
Mabel Stanley
White Dog
1982
Julie Sawyer
Aladdin and the Magic Lamp
1982
The Princess (English version, voice)
Soundtrack
Title
Year
Status
Character
The Pirate Movie
1982
performer: "First Love", "Pumpin And Blowin", "Hold On"
Only When I Laugh
1981
performer: "Heart", "I Guess I'll Have to Change My Plan" uncredited
The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia
1981
performer: "I Need You Strong for Me", "Baby Bye Bye", "Life Is Like a Mountain Railway", "Hangin' Up the Gun"
Producer
Title
Year
Status
Character
Mother of the Bride
1993
TV Movie co-executive producer
Self
Title
Year
Status
Character
Entertainment Tonight
2014
TV Series
Herself - The Love Boat
Planet View
2013
Documentary
Herself - Host
Biography
2007
TV Series documentary
Herself
The Fifth Annual Genesis Awards
1991
TV Movie documentary
Herself
The 47th Annual Golden Globe Awards
1990
TV Special
Herself - Presenter: Best Actress & Best Actor in a TV-Series - Comedy / Musical
Candid Camera: First 40 Years
1987
TV Movie
Herself
Miss Universe Pageant
1986
TV Special documentary
Herself - Judge
The 43rd Annual Golden Globe Awards
1986
TV Special
Herself - Presenter: Best Actress & Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for TV
The 55th Annual Academy Awards
1983
TV Special
Herself - Co-Presenter: Best Live Action Short Film & Best Animated Short Film