Claim to Fame: I'd have to say that Kristy's big break and probably
the one she is most noted for is as Buddy in the ABC series "Family".
Another role that she is well-remembered for is that of Angel
in the feature film, "Little Darlings" co-starring Tatum O'Neal
and Matt Dillion.
She was also a regular on "Empty Nest." Family Life:
Her brother is Jimmy McNichol. Her father is Scottish and her mother is either
of Palestinian or Lebanese descent (not sure which).
Her siblings are, Jimmy (older) and Tommy (younger) and an adopted half-sister,
Jennifer.
Info: Kristy began her career with guest appearances on various TV series
like "Starsky and Hutch" and "The Bionic Woman." But er first stint as a series
regular came with the role of Patricia Apple in "Apple's Way" in 1974.
The following year she was cast as Buddy Lawrence in "Family," for which the
actress earned Emmy Awards for Best Supporting Actress in a Dramatic Series in
1976 and 1978.
Where Is She Now: Plagued by an anxiety disorder, Kristy
retired from acting several years ago. She lives on the money
she earned from TV and films.
"She didn't want the pressure of celebrity -- it didn't agree
with her," says a friend and former publicist Max Green.
She went to school to become a beautician, but I believe she
only did hair for a little while.
Rumor is she teaches acting at a private school in Los
Angeles.
You can write to Kristy at: Kristy McNichol
151 S. El Camino Dr.
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
Trivia: She was considered for a role in
"The Bad News Bears"
(1976), but lost it to Tatum O'Neal.
This tidbit I thought was bizarre. In 1987 she contributed to
the Teena Marie CD "Naked to the World." She is credited as
one of the party voices.
The Carpenters loved the song "Slow Dance" from the Kristy
and Jimmy LP and recorded it themselves. It was on their
"Lovelines" album.
She is a lesbian.
She used to host of the annual "Kristy McNichol Celebrity Tennis Tournament,"
benefitting abused children in Los Angeles. She is an excellent player and had
won many celebrity tournaments.
CREDITS: "Invasion America" (1998) TV Series (voice).... Angie Romar (1998)
Mother of the Bride (1993) (TV) .... Mary
Baby of the Bride (1991) (TV) .... Mary
The Forgotten One (1990) .... Barbara Stupple
Children of the Bride (1990) (TV) .... Mary
"The Golden Girls" playing "Barbara Weston" (1992)
"Empty Nest" (1988) TV Series .... Officer Barbara Weston (1988-1992)
Two Moon Junction (1988) .... Patti Jean
You Can't Hurry Love (1988) .... Rhonda
"Murder, She Wrote" playing "Jill Morton" (1988)
Women of Valor (1986) (TV) .... T.J. Nolan
Dream Lover (1986/I) .... Kathy Gardner
Love, Mary (1985) (TV) .... Mary Groda-Lewis
Just the Way You Are (1984) .... Susan Berlanger
The Pirate Movie (1982) .... Mabel
White Dog (1982) .... Julie Sawyer
Only When I Laugh (1981) .... Polly
The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia (1981) .... Amanda Child
Blinded by the Light (1980) (TV) .... Janet Bowers
Little Darlings (1980) .... Angel
My Old Man (1979) (TV) .... Jo Butler
Summer of My German Soldier (1978) (TV) .... Patty Bergen
Like Mom, Like Me (1978) (TV) .... Jennifer Gruen
The End (1978) .... Julie Lawson
"Starsky and Hutch" playing "Joey Carston" (1978)
The Pinballs (1977) (TV) .... Carlie Higgins
The Love Boat II (1977) (TV) .... Linda Morley
"The Love Boat" playing "Kelly" (1977)
"Starsky and Hutch" playing "Molly Edwards" (1976)
"The Bionic Woman" playing "Amanda Cory" (1976)
"Sara" (1976)
"Starsky and Hutch" playing "Meg" (1976)
"Family" (1976/III) TV Series .... Letitia 'Buddy' Lawrence
Me and Dad's New Wife (1976) (TV) .... Nina
Fawn Story (1975) (TV) .... Jenna
"Apple's Way" (1974) TV Series .... Patricia Apple (1974-1975)
"Love, American Style" playing "Sfelli" (1973)
Family Life:
Her brother is Jimmy McNichol. Her father is Scottish and her mother is either
of Palestinian or Lebanese descent (not sure which).
Angeles.
