KRISTY MCNICHOL

Kristy McNichol (born September 11, 1962) is a retired American actress, comedian, producer, and singer. McNichol lived with her family in Los Angeles since she was born. She is half-Irish which is inherited from her father’s side. And her mother has Lebanese descent. She is famous for her roles as the angel in the movie “Little Darling”, Polly in the movie “Only When I Laugh” and the TV sitcom “Empty Nest” Barbara Weston. She won two Emmy Awards for her role as teenage daughter Leticia “Buddy” Lawrence in the TV series “Family”.

However, her acting career isn’t always smooth. McNichol got a nomination for the Golden Raspberry for worst actress, due to her acting in the “Pirate Movie”(1982). She felt depressed and even couldn’t sleep while she stayed in France. McNichol stopped acting for one year. She needed time to recover. Kristy McNichol retired in 2001. She proudly said in her retirement statement,” it was time to play my biggest part – myself!”