Kristy Swanson

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 (1999), and Dude, Where's My Car? (2000), and appeared in Pretty in Pink (1986) and Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986).

Kristy Swanson is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 16 verified screen credits connected to this profile.

Selected work includes I Am Luke Perry (2025), Killer Under The Bed (2018), Living Death (2006), Zebra Lounge (2001), Dude, Where's My Car? (2000), Big Daddy (1999), Bad to the Bone (1997), Early Edition (1996). The recorded credits span 1986 to 2025, including 15 movies and 1 TV show.

The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.