Kristy McNichol

Kristy McNichol, born September 11, 1962 in Los Angeles, California, began acting in commercials at age six. Her role as Buddy Lawrence in the drama Family made her one of the most popular teen stars of the seventies. She has appeared in many television movies and feature films over the years including Little Darlings, The Pirate Movie, and Only When I Laugh. She returned to series work with Empty Nest in 1988, but left the show in 1992, suffering from severe bouts of manic-depression. She is the daughter of a former actress, and her brother Jimmy McNichol is also an actor.
Awards: 1977 Emmy for Outstanding Continuing Performance by a Supporting Actress in a Drama Series--Family; 1979 Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series--Family; 1982 Golden Globe nomination for Best Motion Picture Actress in a Supporting Role--Only When I Laugh


Filmography:
Invasion America (1998) (voice) .... Angie Romar
Mother of the Bride (1993) (TV) .... Mary
Baby of the Bride (1991) (TV) .... Mary
Children of the Bride (1990) (TV) .... Mary
Forgotten One, The (1990) .... Barbara Stupple
"Empty Nest" (1988) TV Series .... Barbara Weston (1988-1992)
Two Moon Junction (1988) .... Patti Jean
You Can't Hurry Love (1988) .... Rhonda
... aka Greetings from L.A. (1988)
... aka Lovestruck (1988)
Dream Lover (1986) .... Kathy Gardner
Women of Valor (1986) (TV) .... T.J. Nolan
Love, Mary (1985) (TV)
Just the Way You Are (1984) .... Susan Berlanger
Pirate Movie, The (1982) .... Mabel
White Dog (1982) .... Julie Sawyer
Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia, The (1981) .... Amanda Child
Only When I Laugh (1981) .... Polly
... aka It Hurts Only When I Laugh (1981)
... aka Neil Simon's Only When I Laugh (1981)
Blinded by the Light (1980) (TV)
Little Darlings (1980) .... Angel
My Old Man (1979) (TV) .... Jo Butler
End, The (1978) .... Julie Lawson
Like Mom, Like Me (1978) (TV) .... Jenny
Summer of My German Soldier (1978) (TV) .... Patty Bergen
Love Boat II, The (1977) (TV)
"Family" (1976) TV Series .... Letitia "Buddy" Lawrence
"Apple's Way" (1974) TV Series .... Patricia Apple (1974-1975)

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