What Happened to Our Favorite Child Stars From The ’50s, ’60s & ’70s

Character: Buddy Lawrence Appearance: Family (1976) Estimated Net Worth: $7 million*

Kristy McNichol portrayed Angel in Little Darlings and Polly in Only When I Laugh. Transitioning to television, she assumed the role of Barbara Weston in Empty Nest. However, it was her portrayal of Letitia “Buddy” Lawrence in the TV drama Family that earned her two Emmys.

She retired from acting in 2001 after a career spanning nearly thirty years, expressing a desire to embark on the newest and most important role: discovering herself.