Jimmy McNichol
| Jimmy McNichol | |
|---|---|
 McNichol in The Fitzpatricks (1977) | |
| Born |
James Vincent McNichol III July 2, 1961 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Occupation |
Actor, musician, talk show host Real estate investor |
| Years active | 1974–present |
| Relatives | Kristy McNichol (sister) |
James Vincent McNichol III (born July 2, 1961), known professionally as Jimmy McNichol, is an American former child actor and the brother of retired actress Kristy McNichol. At the beginning of his career his popularity quickly grew causing networks like CBS, to create and implement multiple television series specifically for his involvement and leading roles. After making a record number of appearances on top talk shows he was viewed by many as "the face you see everywhere."[1]
Career
McNichol was born July 2, 1961 in Los Angeles, California.[2] He began his career at the age of 7, acting in a Band-Aid commercial. He appeared in roughly 80 commercials between 1967–1973, including spots for Kool-Aid and Crest.[3] He landed minor roles in shows such as S.W.A.T. and Little House on the Prairie.[4]
He made his first movie, Sunshine, in 1973 at the age of 12. His first regular starring role was as younger brother Jack on The Fitzpatricks. Michele Tobin played his sister, Mo, on the show, and they later worked together on California Fever. McNichol sang the show's theme song, and in 1978 recorded an album with his sister, Kristy, produced by Phil & Mitch Margo.[4]
When California Fever ended, he won the role as host of a weekly talk show, Hollywood Teen. He appeared in several successful made-for-TV movies, including Blinded by the Light which co-starred his sister Kristy. He made several low budget feature films before accepting the role of Josh Clayton on General Hospital). He performed in a band throughout the 1980s under the name "Jimmy James". His last notable acting role was that of Jill Ireland's son Valentine McCallum in the 1991 movie, Reason for Living. The lead role of Ireland was played by Jill Clayburgh.[4]
Personal life
McNichol is an avid environmentalist, and in 1998 was focusing on ecological education with a web site called ECOTV.[5]
Since leaving acting, McNichol has done residential construction and rehab work. In collaboration with Playground Television and Pet Power Kids, he is reportedly creating a TV series documenting animal rescues and issues, titled Animal Rescue The Rockies, also known as ARTR).[1]
In 2010 McNichol found out that he had a daughter, Kellee Maize a rap artist, songwriter, and entrepreneur currently based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.[6]
He and his wife Renee (whom he married in 1997) have two children and live in Durango, Colorado.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Stranded | Tim Blake | Television film |
| 1979 | Champions: A Love Story | Peter Scoggin III | Television film |
| 1980 | Blinded by the Light | David Bowers | Television film |
| 1981 | Smokey Bites the Dust | Roscoe Wilton | |
| 1982 | Night Warning | Billy Lynch | Also known as: Butcher, Baker, Nightmare Maker |
| 1984 | Escape from El Diablo | Daniel | Also known as: California Cowboys |
| 1991 | Reason for Living: The Jill Ireland Story | Valentine McCallum | Television film |
| 2012 | Call to Action to Mayor Bloomberg: Sodas & Soap Operas | Himself | Short film |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Run, Joe, Run | Robbie | Episode: "False Alarm" |
| 1974 | Gunsmoke | Willie | Episode: "The Tarnished Badge" |
| 1974 | Little House on the Prairie | Harry Baker | 3 episodes |
| 1975 | Shazam! | Kelly Martin | Episode: "Double Trouble" |
| 1975 | S.W.A.T. | Youth | Episode: "Vigilante" |
| 1976 | ABC After School Special: Me and Dad's New Wife | ||
| 1977–8 | The Fitzpatricks | Jack Fitzpatrick | 13 episodes |
| 1979 | California Fever | Vince Butler | 10 episodes |
| 1983 | The Love Boat | Charles Davidson | 2 episodes |
| 1984–85 | General Hospital | Josh Clayton | |
| 1985 | ABC After School Special: First the Egg | David Hanna | |
| 1995 | V.R. Troopers | Brandon Sands | Episode: "A Hard Day's Mutant" |
| 2017 | Decker: Unsealed | Son of Dracula | 5 episodes |
References
- 1 2 McNichol, Jimmy. "Finding Jimmy". Jimmy McNichol. Retrieved May 11, 2017.
- ↑ "The Birth of James V. McNichol". California Birth Index. Retrieved March 4, 2018.
- ↑ Reilly, Sue. "Kristy and Jimmy McNichol and Their 34-Year-Old Mom Are Their Own Family Hour". People. Retrieved May 11, 2017.
- 1 2 3 Jimmy McNichol on IMDb
- ↑ Smith, Kyle (October 5, 1998). "Greenbopper". People. Retrieved March 4, 2018.
- ↑ Okura, Lynn. "Meet Kellee Maize, The Daughter '70s Heartthrob Jimmy McNichol Never Knew He Had (VIDEO)". The Huffington Post. Retrieved May 11, 2017.
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