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Kristy Swanson Biography
Birth Name:Kristen Nöel Swanson
Birth Place:Mission Viejo, California, United States
Profession Actress, Producer, Soundtrack
Fast Facts
- Was nominated for the 2011 Gracie Award for most inspiring performance
- Married figure skater Lloyd Eisler in 2009
- Got her start as a screen actress with the series "Dreamfinders" at the age of 13
- Interested in acting at the age of nine, she convinced her parents to help her find an agent, who booked her on several commercials
- Best known for her work in the film "Buffy the Vampire Slayer․"
- Graduated from high school at the age of 15
- Started the golf apparel line aDRESSitGOLF
Awards
- 1986Young Artist Award-Best Young Actress - Guest in a Television Series: nominated
- 1988Young Artist Award-Best Young Female Superstar in Motion Pictures: nominated
- 1989Young Artist Award-Best Young Actress in a Horror or Mystery Motion Picture: winner
- 1992Chainsaw Award-Best Actress: nominated
- 2011Grace Award-Most Inspiring Movie Acting: nominated
- 2012Grace Award-Most Inspirational Television Acting: nominated
- 2021Best Feature Film-Michigan Feature Film: nominated