Kristy Swanson is an American actress, who is most notable for the portrayal of Buffy in the 1992 film entitled, Buffy the Vampire Slayer. She was born on December 19, 1969 in Mission Viejo, California, to Rosemary and Robert Swanson, who were both physical education teachers. In addition, Swanson was baptized with the real name of Kristen Noel “Kristy” Swanson and has the Swedish ancestry. She then had her professional career on acting at The Actors Workshop with R.J. Adams. She then had an appearance in various TV series like in Cagney and Lacey as well as in Alfred Hitchcock Presents. In year 1986, Swanson made her debut on big screen, appearing in two films of John Hughes entitled, Pretty in Pink and in Ferris Bueller’s Day Off.
Also, in year 1986, Swanson had her first lead role in Wes Craven’s film entitled, Deadly Friend, where she portrayed the role of Samantha. On the following year, she portrayed the role of Cathy in the adaptation of the best-seller Flowers in the Attic. On the other hand, in year 1990, Swanson had various TV appearances, which also includes her appearances in Knots Landing in year 1987 up to year 1988. On the other hand, her first starring role on a TV series was in the 1989 B.L. Styker. In year 1992, Swanson portrayed the title role in the 1992 comedy horror film of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, which also includes the stars of Donald Sutherland and Paul Reubens as well as Rutger Hauer and Luke Perry.
She also appeared in the film called, Hot Shots. In year 1993, she portrayed the role of Camille Shafer in the film entitled, The Program. On the following year, she was included in the casts of the action comedy film of the Chase, which also starred Charlie Sheen and Rocky Carroll as well as Henry Rollins. Moreover, Swanson portrayed the role of Erica Paget in the 1988-1989 season of the Early Edition. In year 2000, Swanson made her return on the TV series portraying the role of the star if Grapevine .
In November 2002, Swanson posed nude for the renowned Playboy magazine. In addition, Swanson also appeared in and also won the 2006 Fox TV program called, Skating with Celebrities, being paired with Lloyd Eisler. In year 2007, she had an appearance in the TV series of Law and Order: Criminal Intent episode entitled, Bombshell, where she portrayed the role of Ana Nicole Smith. On the same year, Swanson became the spokesperson of the Medifast Diet. In year 2009, she filmed the movie entitled, What If, together with Kevin Sorbo and Debby Ryan. She also had an appearance in Don’t You Forget About me episode of One Tree Hill, it was said that episode was the honor for John Hughes.
