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Kristy McNichol Biography
Birth Name:
Christina Ann McNichol
Birth Place:
Los Angeles, California, United States
Profession
Actor
Fast Facts
- Entered show business at age 8 by appearing in a commercial for Kraft cheese; landed some early TV roles with help from family friend Desi Arnaz
- Recorded a 1978 album with her brother Jimmy that included the single "He's So Fine," which reached No
- 70 on the Billboard chart
- Popularized in the late '70s by a pair of Kristy dolls sold by Mattel, including one as her character Buddy from Family
- Was once roommates with Liberace's niece Ina in Beverly Hills
- Returned to Empty Nest in 1995 for the sitcom's final episode after leaving the show in 1992
- After retiring from acting, has spent her time teaching drama and doing charity work
Awards
- 1982Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture: nominated
- 1980Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
- 1979Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series: winner
- 1979Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Drama: nominated
- 1978Emmy-Outstanding Continuing Performance by a Supporting Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
Relationships
- Thomas McNichol -- Brother
- Tommy McNichol -- Brother
- Jim McNichol -- Father
- Carollyne McNichol Lucas -- Mother
- Martie Allen -- Significant Other
- Siegfried Lucas -- Stepfather
- Jennifer Lucas -- Stepsister