Kristy McNichol
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
Awards
- 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