Kristy McNichol
Actress

Kristy McNichol Net Worth

Kristy McNichol is an American actress, soundtrack producer, and singer born in Los Angeles, California on September 11, 1962. She is best known for her role as "Buddy" in the Spelling/Goldberg hit TV series "Family", for which she won two Emmy awards and was nominated for a Golden Globe. McNichol has had a long and successful career, appearing in numerous television series, feature films, and animated TV series, and has won a People's Choice Award for her role in "Little Darlings". She has also released several albums, including soundtracks for "The Pirate Movie" and "The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia". In addition to her acting career, McNichol is also an active philanthropist.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Who is it? Actress, Soundtrack, Producer
Birth Day September 11, 1962
Birth Place  Los Angeles, California, United States
Age 61 YEARS OLD
Birth Sign Libra
Occupation Actress, singer
Years active 1970–1998
Partner(s) Martie Allen

💰 Net worth: $8 Million (2024)

Kristy McNichol, a renowned actress, soundtrack artist, and producer in the United States, is said to have a net worth of around $8 million by the year 2024. With a successful career spanning over several decades, McNichol has managed to carve a prominent position in the entertainment industry. Known for her talent and versatility, she has excelled in both television and film, captivating audiences with her performances. With such a commendable net worth, it is evident that Kristy McNichol's contributions to the entertainment world have not only left a lasting impact but have also garnered substantial financial success.

Famous Quotes:

A lot of people have wondered what I've been up to. I retired from my career after 24 years. My feeling was that it was time to play my biggest part – myself! I must say that it has been the best thing that ever happened to me. So many fans are disappointed that I'm not currently acting; however, some may not realize that the process I'm in at this time is necessary and vital for my personal happiness and well-being.

Biography/Timeline

1974

McNichol was born in Los Angeles, California. McNichol is half Irish on her father's side and her mother is of Lebanese descent. She appeared with her brother Jimmy McNichol in commercials and later, on her own, in guest appearances on such other series as Starsky & Hutch, The Bionic Woman, Love American Style, and The Love Boat, thanks to family friend Desi Arnaz. Her first stint as a series regular came in the role of Patricia Apple in the short-lived CBS television series Apple's Way (1974).

1976

In 1976, she was cast as Letitia "Buddy" Lawrence in the television drama series Family (1976–80), for which she earned two Emmy Awards for Best Supporting Actress in a Dramatic Series (1977 and 1979).

1977

McNichol began her film career in 1977, in Black Sunday, but her scenes were cut during editing. In 1978, she starred with Burt Reynolds in the comedy The End. In 1980, she played the leading role in the hit coming of age movie Little Darlings, which co-starred Tatum O'Neal, Matt Dillon, and Cynthia Nixon. Her performance was acclaimed by many reviewers, including those who disliked the film itself.

1978

McNichol was one of the biggest teen stars of that era. She appeared on talk shows such as The Mike Douglas Show and Dinah!, and made several appearances on Battle of the Network Stars and other celebrity-based Sports shows. In 1978, she starred in the acclaimed TV movie, Summer of My German Soldier.

1980

In 1980, she appeared with Dennis Quaid and Mark Hamill in The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia, for which she received a six-figure salary—unprecedented for a teenager. The same year, she co-starred in Neil Simon's Only When I Laugh, and was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress.

1982

McNichol was nominated for a Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Actress for her performance in the 1982 movie The Pirate Movie. That same year, she suffered an emotional breakdown while playing the lead role in the comedy-drama Just the Way You Are; filming had to be interrupted for a year. She later said that the breakdown had been caused by the pressures of her childhood career.

1986

In 1986, McNichol appeared in Women of Valor, a TV movie about American Nurses in a World War II Japanese POW camp. She made two theatrical films in 1988, You Can't Hurry Love and Two Moon Junction. In the same year, she began the role of Barbara Weston on Empty Nest, a spin-off of The Golden Girls. She left the show in 1992, but returned for its final episode in 1995. It was her last on-screen performance, though she went on to voice characters in the animated TV series Extreme Ghostbusters (1997) and Invasion America (1998).

2001

In June 2001, McNichol announced that she had retired from acting. Her publicist released this statement:

2012

After her retirement, McNichol taught acting at a private school in Los Angeles and devoted much of her time to charity work. In 2012, McNichol revealed that she is gay and has lived with her partner for almost two decades. She made the statement in the hopes that her openness would help young people who are bullied because of their sexuality.

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