Always with a musical ear, McNichol and her brother made their foray into the music business, recording the album Kristy and Jimmy McNichol. The duo promoted the album at New York’s Studio 54 ...

Born on September 11, 1962, Kristy was young when she started appearing alongside her brother Jimmy McNichol in commercials. She went on to make guest appearances on series including Starsky ...

From 1976 to 1980, Kristy portrayed Letitia "Buddy" Lawrence on Family. Her older brother, Jimmy McNichol, also burst onto the acting scene. Although she found her footing on television as a young ...

Born to a Scottish father and a mother of Palestinian background, Kristy McNichol appeared with her brother Jimmy in commercials and later, on her own, in guest appearances on such series as ...

Few shows have captured the essence of suburban American life as authentically and compellingly as Family. The television drama only aired on ABC from March 9, 1976 to June 25, 1980, but remains a ...

(CBS) Kristy McNichol, who is known for her roles on "Family" and "Empty Nest," has decided to step back into the spotlight after years and come out as a lesbian to help kids who are being bullied ...

Former child star Kristy McNichol, star of TV shows "Family" and "Empty Nest", came out as a lesbian on Monday, in a public gesture to support kids who are bullied over their sexuality.

Christina Ann "Kristy" McNichol (born September 11 ... She is also the sister of former child actor Jimmy McNichol. McNichol retired from acting when she was diagnosed with bipolar disorder ...