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<h2>Early Life and Background</h2>
<p>Born on September 11, 1962, in Los Angeles, California, <a href="/biography/kristy-mcnichol">Christina Ann “Kristy” McNichol</a> spent her early years in Los Angeles alongside her older <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jimmy_McNichol">brother</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jimmy_McNichol">Jimmy McNichol</a>. While she and her brother both entered the entertainment industry at a young age, little is publicly known about Kristy's formal education, including the names of her school or college.</p>

<p>After a successful career in film and television, Kristy McNichol retired from acting in 2001. Following her retirement, she began teaching at a private school and became actively involved in charitable work. In 2012, McNichol publicly came out as a lesbian, stating that she wanted to support young people who are bullied due to their sexuality and to promote greater acceptance and awareness around LGBTQ+ issues.</p>

<h2>Beginnings in Acting</h2>
<p>Kristy McNichol began her acting journey alongside her <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jimmy_McNichol">brother</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jimmy_McNichol">Jimmy</a>, with the pair appearing in numerous television commercials. Her official television debut came in 1973 with a guest role as Steffi in an episode of Love, American Style. In 1974, she was cast as Patricia Apple in the family drama Apple’s Way, marking her first recurring role on television.</p>

<h2>Breakthrough in "Family"</h2>
<p>The turning point in McNichol’s career came in 1976 when she was cast as Letitia “Buddy” Lawrence in the acclaimed television drama Family. The role earned her widespread recognition and critical praise. In 1977, she continued building her television portfolio with appearances in The Love Boat—twice, portraying different characters—and played Carlie Higgins in ABC Afterschool Special in the same year. In 1978, she had a guest role on Starsky and Hutch as Joey Carston.</p>

<h2>Major Television Roles</h2>
<p>In 1988, McNichol joined the main cast of the sitcom Empty Nest, playing Barbara Weston, one of the daughters of the show’s lead character, Dr. Harry Weston. That same year, she appeared as Jill Morton in an episode of the mystery series Murder, She Wrote. Her last television performance came in the animated series Invasion America (1998), where she voiced the role of Sgt. Angela Romar.</p>

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<h2>Film Career Highlights</h2>
<p>Kristy McNichol’s film career began with the 1977 film Black Sunday, though her scenes were ultimately cut. Her first credited film role was in the 1978 comedy The End, where she played Julie Lawson. In 1980, McNichol starred in the coming-of-age film Little Darlings as Angel Bright, a performance that remains one of her most well-known.</p>

<p>Her filmography also includes notable roles such as Jennifer Gruen in Like Mom, Like Me (1978); Amanda Child in The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia (1981); Polly in Only When I Laugh (1981); Susan Berlanger in Just the Way You Are (1984); T.J. Nolan in Women of Valor (1986); Barbara Stupple in The Forgotten One (1989); and Mary in Mother of the Bride (1993).</p>

<h2>Awards and Recognition</h2>
<p>Kristy McNichol received critical acclaim for her role in Family, winning two Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series in 1977 and 1979—not 1997 as previously stated. She also won the People’s Choice Award in 1980 and the Young Artist Award in 1982 for her performance in Only When I Laugh.</p>

<h2>Personal Life and Legacy</h2>
<p>Though Kristy McNichol has kept much of her personal life private, she has confirmed that she is not married and does not have children. Her decision to come out in 2012 emphasized her commitment to advocacy and support for the LGBTQ+ community. According to public sources, Kristy McNichol’s estimated net worth is approximately $7 million.</p>

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