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Also known as Kristen Noel Swanson

American actress

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Kristy Swanson is an American actor born Kristen Noel Swanson on December 19, 1969, in Mission Viejo, California. She began her work period in 1984 and is a member of the Republican Party. Swanson resides in Santa Clarita and speaks English as her native language. She has blue eyes and blond hair, and she has been diagnosed with dyslexia.

Her notable works include the films *Fly Me to the Moon* and *Buffy the Vampire Slayer*. Swanson is married to Lloyd Eisler, and they have one child.

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Mission Viejo, California, USA

Kristen Noel Swanson (born December 19, 1969) is an American actress, best known for her roles as Buffy Summers in the 1992 film Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Catherine "Cathy" Dollanganger in the movie version of the V.C. Andrews book Flowers in the Attic. She starred in several films, including Hot Shots! (1991), The Program (1993), The Chase (1994), 8 Heads in a Duffel Bag (1997), Big Daddy…

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Key facts

Born
( 1969-12-19 ) December 19, 1969 (age 56) , Laguna Beach , California, U.S.
Occupation
Actress
Years active
1984–present
Known for
Buffy the Vampire Slayer Flowers in the Attic Ferris Bueller's Day Off
Spouse
Lloyd Eisler ​ ( married</span>"}]]}'>m. 2009 ) ​

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
human
Gender
female
Citizenship
United States
Place of birth
Mission Viejo
Occupation
actor
Languages spoken
English language
Native language
English language
Eye colour
blue
Hair colour
blond hair
Mass
54
Image
Kristy Swanson Photo Op GalaxyCon Raleigh 2019.jpg
Height
1.70
Number of children
1
Residence
Santa Clarita
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Commons category
Kristy Swanson
date of birth
1969-12-19
birth name
Kristen Noel Swanson
start of work period
1984-00-00
social media followers
490574
writing language
English language
medical condition
dyslexia
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Encyclopedic overview

Kristy Swanson (born December 19, 1969) is an American actress. She is best recognized for having played Buffy Summers in the 1992 film Buffy the Vampire Slayer and appeared in the 1996 film The Phantom.

Her first starring role was in Wes Craven's horror film Deadly Friend (1986), followed by her portrayal of Catherine "Cathy" Dollanganger in the 1987 film adaptation of V. C. Andrews's Flowers in the Attic (1987). Swanson also starred in several films, including Hot Shots! (1991), Mannequin Two: On the Move (1991), The Program (1993), The Chase (1994), 8 Heads in a Duffel Bag (1997), Big Daddy (1999), and Dude, Where's My Car? (2000), and appeared in Pretty in Pink (1986) and Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986).

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