Before Netflix & YouTube: The Child Stars Who Lit Up The Screens Of Yesteryear
Kristy McNichol
Not all superheroes wear capes. Some, like Kristy McNichol, wield talent and charisma at a shockingly young age. By the age of six, this dynamo was already a commercial regular. But Kristy craved a grander stage. In 1974, at the youthful age of 12, she landed the role of Buddy Lawrence in the drama “Family.”
Kristy tackled serious issues with surprising depth, her brilliance rewarded with a whopping two Emmy Awards before she even entered high school! Though she later chose a path away from the spotlight, Kristy’s childhood acting career shows that most powerful performances come in small packages.
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