Kristy McNichol is a famous personality who has gained the limelight because of her career. She is a former child actress who rose to prominence for her portrayal of Buddy Lawrence in Family, a TV drama which saw her win two Emmy Awards.
Career
Nichol began acting as a child at the age of eight years. She began appearing in TV commercials alongside her brother Jimmy McNichol, who became a teen idol in the seventies for acting. While she acted alongside her brother initially, she began acting alone later until she rose to fame in 1976.
Kristy appeared as a guest in various series like Starsky & Hutch, The Bionic Woman, CHIPs, and The Love Boat among others. After numerous guest appearances, she had a regular role as Patricia Apple in Apple’s Way. Unfortunately, the film was short-lived, which prevented her from achieving any huge success.
Patricia’s success as an actress came in 1976 when she was cast as Letitia Buddy Lawrence in Family. The family drama series ran from 1976 to 1980 and it saw Patricia rise to fame and get numerous nominations for the role.
McNichol was nominated for the Emmy Award three years in a row, and she won in 1977 and 1979. In 1980, she was nominated for the Emmy Award for Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series, Family. While she was having a regular role in Family, she acted in other roles like The Carpenters.
Singing Career
Kristy McNichol began a singing career while she was acting as well. She ganged up with her brother Jimmy in 1978 and began their journey in music. Kristy and her brother worked with RCA Records and they produced their album.
The album peaked at number 70 on the Billboard chart and Page by Page and it featured numerous songs including He’s So Fine, which became a cover for The Chiffons in 1963. McNichol like his brother became a bigger teen star of that era and it saw her appear in various talk shows like The Mike Douglas Show and Dinah.
Sources of Income
McNichol has accumulated her wealth through various careers. She is a recognized actress who acted in family dramas, and films and later ventured into singing with her brother. Apart from acting in family dramas, she ventured into films in the late 1970s and was credited with numerous roles.
Retirement and Later Life
Kristy McNichol had a long career until she retired in June 2001. The actress announced in 2001 that she had ended her career after 24 years and appreciated every moment that she had as an actress.
McNichol apologized to her disappointed fans, but she noted that the stage that she was in at that time was vital for his happiness and well-being. McNichol is known to have had a long relationship and partnership with Elizabeth Brooks, who died on September 7, 1997, due to cancer. The sudden demise of her partner happened a few days before the actress’ 35th birthday.
