Bio
Kristy's acting career began in commercials at the young age of 6. She became one of the most popular teen actress's of the 70's with her role in the drama Family, as Buddy Lawrence.
She appeared mainly in television movies and feature films, such as Little Darlings, The Pirate Movie and Only When I Laugh, before returning to work on a TV show on the sitcom, Empty Nest, in 1988.
Kristy left the show in 1992, after struggles with manic depression.