Kristy McNichol | |
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![]() McNichol in 1991 | |
Born | Christina Ann McNichol September 11, 1962 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 1970–2001 |
Known for | Little Darlings Empty Nest Only When I Laugh Family |
Partner | Martie Allen |
Relatives | Jimmy McNichol (brother) Kellee Maize (niece) |
Christina Ann McNichol (born September 11, 1962) is an American former actress. Beginning her career as a child actress, she rose to fame in 1976 with her portrayal of teenaged daughter Letitia "Buddy" Lawrence in the TV drama Family for which she won two Emmy Awards. Subsequent roles included Angel in the film Little Darlings, Polly in Only When I Laugh, and Barbara Weston in the TV sitcom Empty Nest.[1] McNichol retired from acting in 2001.