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A perky, Emmy Award-winning juvenile lead, Kristy McNichol is perhaps best recalled as Buddy, the young tomboy of the Lawrence clan, on TV's "Family" (ABC, 1976-80). Her attempts to translate her small screen success to features were generally unsuccessful, although she did score opposite Tatum O'Neal and Matt Dillon in the teen comedy "Little Darlings" (1980) and offered a variation of her TV persona as Marsha Mason's daughter in "Only When I Laugh" (1981)....
Full Bio , Awards & Milestones

Filmography

The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia - ( Amanda Child / 1991 / Released / )
The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia - ( Song Performer / 1991 / Released / )
The Forgotten One - ( Barbara Stupple / 1990 / Released / Wind River Resources )
Two Moon Junction - ( Patti-Jean / 1988 / Released / )
You Can't Hurry Love - ( Rhonda / 1988 / Released / MCEG )
Dream Lover - ( Kathy Gardner / 1986 / Released / MGM/UA Home Video )
Just the Way You Are - ( Susan / 1984 / Released / MGM/UA Entertainment Company )
The Pirate Movie - ( Mabel Stanley / 1982 / Released / Fox Films, Ltd. )
White Dog - ( Julie Sawyer / 1982 / Released / Euro Space )
Only When I Laugh - ( Polly / 1981 / Released / )
Little Darlings - ( Angel Bright / 1980 / Released / )
The End - ( Julie Lawson / 1978 / Released / )
TV Credits
Invasion America ( 1998 / Released ): Voice
Mother of the Bride ( 1993 / Released ): Co-Executive Producer / Actor
Baby of the Bride ( 1991 / Released ): Actor
Children of the Bride ( 1990 / Released ): Actor
The 47th Annual Golden Globe Awards ( 1990 / Released ): Actor
Candid Camera: The First 40 Years ( 1987 / Released ): Actor
The National AIDS Awareness Test: What Do You Know About Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome? ( 1987 / Released ): Actor
Women of Valor ( 1986 / Released ): Actor
Love, Mary ( 1985 / Released ): Actor
I Love Liberty ( 1982 / Released ): Actor
Blinded By the Light ( 1980 / Released ): Actor
The Jimmy McNichol Special ( 1980 / Released ): Actor
Battle of the Network Stars VII ( 1979 / Released ): Actor
My Old Man ( 1979 / Released ): Actor
Like Mom, Like Me ( 1978 / Released ): Actor
Summer of My German Soldier ( 1978 / Released ): Actor
Battle of the Network Stars II ( 1977 / Released ): Actor
Battle of the Network Stars III ( 1977 / Released ): Actor
Celebrity Challenge of the Sexes ( 1977 / Released ): Actor
Celebrity Challenge of the Sexes ( 1977 / Released ): Actor
Circus of the Stars ( 1977 / Released ): Actor
The Carpenters at Christmas ( 1977 / Released ): Actor
The Love Boat II ( 1977 / Released ): Actor
The Pinballs ( 1977 / Released ): Actor
Family ( 1976 / Released ): Actor
Me & Dad's New Wife ( 1976 / Released ): Actor
Fawn Story ( 1975 / Released ): Actor
Apple's Way ( 1974 / Released ): Actor
Empty Nest ( Released ): Actor
Murder, She Wrote ( Released ): Actor
Full Biography (Back to top)

A perky, Emmy Award-winning juvenile lead, Kristy McNichol is perhaps best recalled as Buddy, the young tomboy of the Lawrence clan, on TV's "Family" (ABC, 1976-80). Her attempts to translate her small screen success to features were generally unsuccessful, although she did score opposite Tatum O'Neal and Matt Dillon in the teen comedy "Little Darlings" (1980) and offered a variation of her TV persona as Marsha Mason's daughter in "Only When I Laugh" (1981). After several unsuccessful films (e.g., "Just the Way You Are" 1984), McNichol returned to the small screen in 1988 as Richard Mulligan's policewoman daughter in the NBC sitcom, "Empty Nest", but after four years, she withdrew from the series when she was diagnosed with a bipolar disorder. Although she more or less abandoned her show business career, she did return for the final episode "Empty Nest" in 1992 and provided a character voice for The WB's animated series "Invasion America" (1998).

Profession(s):
Actor, hairdresser, camp counselor
Sometimes Credited As:
Christina Ann McNichol
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brother:Jimmy McNichol (born c. 1961)
Awards (Back to top)
People's Choice Award Favorite Young Motion Picture Actress 1980
Emmy Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series "Family" 1978 - 1979
Emmy Outstanding Continuing Performance By a Supporting Actress in a Drama Series "Family" 1976 - 1977

Milestones (Back to top)
1998 Provided character voice on The WB series "Invasion America"
1995 Appeared in the final episode of the NBC sitcom "Empty Nest"
1992 Took an indefinite leave of absence from "Empty Nest" to cope with a manic-depressive disorder
1990 Last feature appearance to date "The Forgotten One"
1981 Played Marsha Mason's daughter in the film "Only When I Laugh"
1981 Made screen singing debut in "The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia"
1978 Feature film debut, "The End"
1974 - 1975 Appeared as regular on the CBS family drama "Apple's Way"
Made debut at age 7 in commercials
Attained TV stardom and won two Emmy Awards as Buddy Lawrence in the ABC drama series "Family"
Starred in the NBC sitcom "Empty Nest"

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