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Kristy McNichol Biography

Birth Name:Christina Ann McNichol

Birth Place:Los Angeles, California, United States

Profession Actress, Soundtrack, Producer

Fast Facts

Hosts the annual "Kristy NcNichol Celebrity Tennis Tournament," which helps abused children in Los Angeles by raising funds for an organization called H․E․L․P
Appeared in commercials with her brother, Jimmy, as a child
Became a star in her teens while acting in the television drama, "Family," which was one of the first of its kind to tackle real-life issues
Later in her career, she mostly acted in B-films and television movies and retired from acting in 1992 to focus on her personal life
Came out as a lesbian in 2012 in order to offer support to young lesbians facing discrimination and bullying
Enjoys tennis, yoga and travel and loves miniature dachshunds

1977Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Continuing Performance by a Supporting Actress in a Drama Series: winner
1978Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Continuing Performance by a Supporting Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
1979Golden Globe-Best Actress in a Television Series - Drama: nominated
1979Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series: winner
1980Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
1980Young Artist Award-Best Juvenile Actress in a TV Series or Special: nominated
1981Jupiter Award-Best International Actress: nominated
1981Young Artist Award-Best Young Actress - TV Special: nominated
1981Young Artist Award-Best Young Actress in a Major Motion Picture: nominated
1982Golden Globe-Best Actress in a Supporting Role - Motion Picture: nominated
1982Jupiter Award-Best International Actress: nominated
1982Young Artist Award-Best Young Motion Picture Actress: winner
1983Razzie Award-Worst Actress: nominated
1989Razzie Award-Worst Supporting Actress: winner