Biography
Christina Ann "Kristy" McNichol (born September 11, 1962) is an American actress. She is best known for her roles as Leticia “Buddy” Lawrence on the television drama series Family and as Barbara Weston on the sitcom Empty Nest. She is also the sister of former child actor Jimmy McNichol. McNichol retired from acting when she was diagnosed with bipolar disorder in 1992. Description above from the Wikipedia article Kristy McNichol, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Known For
Complete Filmography
Mother of the Bride
1993
as Mary
A mother's plans for her daughter's wedding are complicated when her ex-husband, who abandoned the family more than 20 years earlier, shows up.
Mother of the Bride
1993
Co-Executive Producer
A mother's plans for her daughter's wedding are complicated when her ex-husband, who abandoned the family more than 20 years earlier, shows up.
Baby of the Bride
1991
as Mary
Soon after returning from their honeymoon, John and Margaret Hix receive the surprise of their life - at 53, Margaret is pregnant! Against her husband...
Children of the Bride
1990
as Mary
A middle-aged woman tries to get married to her younger finance but is hindered by her four grown children who come bearing grudges.
The Forgotten One
1989
as Barbara Stupple
A man moves into a house that is supposedly haunted. Although he is attracted to his pretty next-door neighbor, he finds himself being seduced by the ...
Two Moon Junction
1988
as Patti Jean
A young Southern débutante temporarily abandons her posh lifestyle and upcoming, semi-arranged marriage to have a lustful and erotic fling with a rugg...
You Can't Hurry Love
1988
as Rhonda
Aspiring director Eddie moves from the Midwest to Los Angeles, where he rooms with his cousin and attempts to establish himself in advertising — but h...
Women of Valor
1986
as T.J. Nolan
A group of American Army nurses are captured by the Japanese in April 1942 and spend three years in a prisoner-of-war camp in Bataan. Lt Margaret Ann ...
Dream Lover
1986
as Kathy Gardner
After she's been attacked in her apartment, Cathy starts reliving the event in her dreams. She seeks help at a sleep disorder research center, but in ...
Love, Mary
1985
as Mary Groda-Lewis
A teen, who is always in trouble in school and has been sent to reform school, turns her life around when a counselor discovers she is dyslexic.
Just the Way You Are
1984
as Susan Berlanger
Despite her success as a professional flute player and the constant attention of men around her, Susan Berlanger feels insecure because of her lame ri...
The Pirate Movie
1982
as Mabel
A comedy/musical utilizing both new songs and parodies from the original (Gilbert and Sullivan's Pirates of Penzance), as well as references to popula...
White Dog
1982
as Julie Sawyer
A trainer attempts to retrain a vicious dog that’s been raised to kill black people.
I Love Liberty
1982
as Self
An all-star variety special saluting America.
Only When I Laugh
1981
as Polly
A boozy Broadway actress comes out of a 12-week cure to face the problems of her best friends as well as her needy daughter. She tries to balance the ...
The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia
1981
as Amanda Child
An aspiring country singer and his feisty younger sister/manager struggle to reach their dreams of Nashville stardom-as long as she can keep her broth...
Blinded by the Light
1980
as Janet Bowers
When teenager David Bowers renounces his home and family to run off with a quasi-religious cult, his sister, Janet, sets out to bring him back, very n...
Little Darlings
1980
as Angel
Two 15-year-old girls from different sides of the tracks compete to see who will be first to lose their virginity while at camp.
My Old Man
1979
as Jo Butler
An unlucky horse trainer, Frank Butler, wins big at the track and buys his 16-year old daughter a horse to salvage their relationship. When Frank is h...
The Carpenters: A Christmas Portrait
1978
as Self
Richard and Karen Carpenter host a musical celebration of the holiday with celebrity guests Gene Kelly, Georgia Engel, and Jimmy & Kristy McNichol.
Summer of My German Soldier
1978
as Patty Bergen
Patty Bergen is a teenager in a Jewish family living in the American South during World War II. Patty feels like an outcast even in her own family and...
Like Mom, Like Me
1978
as Jennifer Gruen
A middle-aged mom and her teenage daughter adjust to life together after Dad's affair breaks up the family.
The End
1978
as Julie Lawson
Wendell Lawson has only six months to live. Not wanting to endure his last few months of life waiting for the end, he decides to take matters into his...
Rock 'n' Roll Sports Classic
1978
as Correspondent
The first and final annual “Rock ‘N Roll Sports Classic” which puts some of the world’s biggest music stars in competition against each other.
The Carpenters at Christmas
1977
as Self
A christmas special with Harvey Korman and other guests.
The Pinballs
1977
as Carlie Higgins
Three orphans from very different backgrounds find themselves living with the same foster couple while waiting to be adopted.
US Against the World
1977
as Self
This NBC Special from 1977 pitted celebrities from the worlds of film and TV in the United States against stars from the U.K. and the rest of the Worl...
Love Boat II
1977
as Linda Morley
The further adventures of the passengers and crew of a luxury cruise ship.