Kristy Swanson
Also known as Kristen Noel Swanson
Career
Active 1984 – present
Biography
About Kristy Swanson
Kristy Swanson is an American actress with a career spanning over four decades. Born in Mission Viejo, California, she began acting at age 14, appearing in TV commercials and series like Cagney and Lacey and Alfred Hitchcock Presents. Her film debut came in 1986 with roles in two John Hughes classics, Pretty in Pink and Ferris Bueller's Day Off.
Swanson's breakthrough came when she played Buffy Summers in the 1992 film Buffy the Vampire Slayer. She also starred as Cathy in the adaptation of V.C. Andrews' Flowers in the Attic. On television, she had roles in Knots Landing, Nightingales, and B.L. Stryker. She is 5'7" with blonde hair and hazel eyes, and has appeared in full nudity in her work.
Swanson married figure skater Lloyd Eisler in 2009, and they live in Santa Clarita, California. She has a son from her relationship with Eisler.
Record
Profile details
Personal
- Years Active
- 1984-present (started around 14 years old; 42 years active)
- Birthplace
- Mission Viejo, California, United States
- Ethnicity
- Caucasian
Body
- Hair Color
- Blonde
- Eye Color
- Hazel
- Weight
- 119 lbs (or 54 kg)
- Bra/Cup Size
- C
- Boobs
- Fake/Enhanced
Performances
- Solo
- Nudity (Full)
Extra
- Instagram Followers
- 90k (as of May 2026)
Frequently asked
What are some of Kristy Swanson's most notable acting roles?
She played Buffy Summers in the 1992 film Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Cathy in Flowers in the Attic, among many TV appearances.
How long has Kristy Swanson been acting?
She has been active since 1984, which is over 40 years in the industry.
Did you know
- Swanson's first starring role was in Wes Craven's Deadly Friend in 1986.
- She appeared in two John Hughes films in 1986: Pretty in Pink and Ferris Bueller's Day Off.
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