| Celebrated Name: | Kristy Swanson |
| Real Name/Full Name: | Kristen Noel Swanson |
| Gender: | Female |
| Age: | 52 years old |
| Birth Date: | 19 December 1969 |
| Birth Place: | Mission Viejo, California, U.S. |
| Nationality: | American |
| Height: | 1.65m |
| Weight: | 59 kg |
| Sexual Orientation: | Straight |
| Marital Status: | Married |
| Husband/Spouse (Name): | Lloyd Eisler |
| Children/Kids (Son and Daughter): | Yes. Magnus Hart Swanson Eisler |
| Dating/Boyfriend (Name): | N/A |
| Is Kristy Swanson Lesbian? | No |
| Profession: | Actress |
| Salary: | N/A |
| Net Worth in 2024: | $6 Million |
| Last Updated: | January 2024 |
Kristen Noel Swanson is an American actress who rose to fame for her role as ‘Buffy’ for “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” and other famous movies like “Flowers in the Attic” and “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off.” She is also fondly called by her nickname Swanie. She co-starred with Charlie Sheen in three motion pictures; ‘Ferris Bueller’s Day Off,’ ‘Hot Shots!’ and ‘The Chase.’
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Early Life & Biography
Kristy Swanson was born in Mission Viejo, California, the U.S., on December 19, 1969. Her parents were both physical education teachers Robert and Rosemary Swanson. She also had an older brother Rob. She completed her secondary education from El Toro High School. Her career as an actress sprouted in 1978 when she started doing T.V commercials at the age of 9. Her lisp, breathless voice distinguishes her from other actresses.
Personal Life
Kristy Swanson was an early bloomer. She recalls pestering her parents to enroll her in acting classes. She started by doing small roles in soap operas and ads. She had quite a wild teenage life with older men prying on her from a very tender age. At the age of 16, she met Alan Thicke on the Warner Bros lot. Alan Thicke was 40 years then, and the couple dated for a couple of years and got engaged. However, their marriage never proceeded.
Later, Kristy had an affair with fellow partner Lloyd Eisler who was then married to Marcia O’ Brien. The couple’s scandalous relationship led to the divorce of Lloyd with his wife. Kristy married Lloyd on February 7, 2009, in San Luis Obispo.
Age, Height, and Weight
Being born on 19 December 1969, Kristy Swanson is 52 years old as of today’s date 6th January 2024. Her height is 1.65m tall, and her weight is 59 kg.
Career
Swanson has appeared on a lot of movies and T.V series. Her most noteworthy works are: “Cagney and Lacey” and “Alfred Hitchcock Presents” [T.V series]; “Flowers in the Attic,” “Pretty in Pink,” “The Chase” “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” “Buffy the Vampire Slayer.” She debuted on the big screen in the John Hughes Film: “Pretty in Pink” and “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off.” Although, her acting career kick-started back at “The Actors workshop” with R.J. Adams. Her Filmography includes:
“Buffy the Vampire Slayer” [1992], “The Phantom” [1996], “Big Daddy” [1999], “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” [1986], “Deadly Friend” [1986], “Zebra Lounge” [2001], “Highway to Hell” [1991], “Higher Learning” [1995] , “Living Death” [2006], “Pretty in Pink” [1986], “Hot Shots!” [1991], “Swamp Shark” [2011], “The Program” [2011], “Red Water” [2003], “Winter’s Dream” , “A Christmas Wish” [2011], “What If” [2010], “Bound by Lies” [2005], “Storm Rider” [2013], “Angels in Snow” [2015] “ A Lesson in Romance” [2014].
She has appeared in the following T.V Series: “Early Edition” [1996-2000], “Skating with Celebrities” [2006], “Nightingales” [1989], “Grapevine” [1992].
She posed nude for “Playboy” magazine in November 2002 in a cover-featured pictorial. She won the 2006 Fox Television program “Skating with Celebrities.” She partnered with Lloyd Eisler. She has also been a spokesperson of the Medifast diet [2007]. She has also guest-starred in the lesbian show “3way”. Her first theatrical film was “What If….” which released in 2010, co-starring Debby Ryan and Kevin Sorbo. Fans also witnessed a cameo role of her in “Don’t You Forget About Me” episode of “One Tree Hill.”
Awards & Achievements
Kristy Swanson has received the following awards in her career as an actress:
‘Young Artist Award’ for a Best young actress in a horror or mystery motion picture- Flowers in the Attic (1989)
Her Nominations:
‘Young Artist Award’ for the Best young female superstar in motion pictures- Deadly Friend (1988)
Young Artist Award’ for Exceptional young actress starring in a television special or movie of the week – Mr. Boogedy (1987)
‘Young Artist Award’ for best young Actress – Guest in a Television Series- Cagney and Lacey episode “On The Street” (1986).
Net Worth & Salary of Kristy Swanson in 2024
As of January 2024, Kristy Swanson’s net worth stands at $6 Million. She is currently working on a few projects which are supposed to boost her Annual salary. If she keeps working hard, her earnings will surely increase in the future.
Kristy Swanson, aka Kristy and Swanie, is a native Californian, keen on acting right from her childhood. Known for her blonde hair and lisp, breathless voice, Swanson has been a part of many great movies of the ’80s. Her latest film is “Bad Stepmother,” where she appears as ‘Louise Hawkins’; the villainess is the wife of wealthy Richard Hawkins and the stepmother of his offspring, Jonathan and Verity. Kristy Swanson is a Republican and an avid supporter of Donald Trump.