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My Take
Kristy Swanson holds a specific place in my memory as the original Buffy, the one who defined the role on film before the series ever existed. That's a piece of pop-culture history people often overlook. What I like about her is the blend: California brightness paired with real toughness across horror and action, from her Wes Craven start to those genre leads. She didn't chase the conventional A-list trajectory, and that's fine; she carved out a distinct corner of nineties screen culture instead. I think she deserves more credit than she gets for shaping a character that became a cultural touchstone, and I'm happy to give it.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Kristy Swanson
- Name (Japanese)
- クリスティ・スワンソン
- Reading
- くりすてぃ・すわんそん
- Born
- December 19, 1969 (age 56)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Sagittarius / Rooster
- Origin
- Mission Viejo, California, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 2 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Fly Me to the Moon | — | |
| Notable work | Buffy the Vampire Slayer | — |
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Kristy Swanson born?
Born December 19, 1969 (age 56).
Where is Kristy Swanson from?
Kristy Swanson is from Mission Viejo, California, United States.
What does Kristy Swanson do?
Kristy Swanson works as actor.
How tall is Kristy Swanson?
Kristy Swanson is 2 cm.
What is Kristy Swanson known for?
Notable works include Fly Me to the Moon, Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.