Kristy Mcnichol
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Film Career Highlights
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.
Quick Facts
- Birth Date
- 11 Sep, 1962
- Age
- 57 yrs
- Citizenship
- United States of America
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- Birth Place
- Los Angeles
- Gender
- Female
- Description
- American actress
- Net Worth 2021
- 4 million
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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).
Awards and Recognition
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.
Personal Life and Legacy
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.
