Who Is Martie Allen? Her Bio, Age, Net Worth, & Career

Martie Allen is a media personality who grabbed both media and public attention with her relationship with former Hollywood actress-singer Kristy McNichol. Whereas Kristy is known for her roles in Little Darlings, Only When I Laugh, Empty Nest, and Family for which she even won two Emmy Awards.

When Was Martie Born On?

Martie Allen was born on 1st January 1960 in the United States of America. She has white ethnic descent and holds American nationality.

Apart from this, Allen has kept information regarding her family background, educationa; qualifications, and siblings under wraps.

Short Career Insight

Despite the fame she got from her relationship with actress Kristy McNichol, Allen prefers to keep her professional life away from the limelight. There is no confirmed information regarding her past or present work.

On the other hand, her partner Kristy made her acting debut in 1970 and worked in the industry until 1998. During the initial time of her career, she guest appeared in several series like Starsky & Hutch, The Bionic Woman, Love, American Style, and The Love Boat.

She made her breakthrough as Letitia “Buddy” Lawrence in the drama series Family. She appeared in the show from 1976 to 1980 and won two Emmy Awards for Best Supporting Actress in a Dramatic Series.

Likewise, she made her film debut in 1977 thriller film Black Sunday, however, her scene was cut during editing. She then appeared in the black comedy The End alongside Burt Reynolds and Sally Field.

Some of her later acting credits are, Women of Valor, Two Moon Junction, Children of the Bride, Mother of the Bride, The Golden Girls, Extreme Ghostbusters, and Invasion America.

Following her retirement from acting, Kristy began teaching acting at a private school in Los Angeles. She also got involved in various charitable works.

Net Worth Details- How Rich Is She?

According to various online sources, Martie’s net worth is estimated at around $7 million as of 2020. However, as her current profession is not revealed, her net worth remains undisclosed.

On the other hand, former actress-singer McNichol is estimated to own net worth at around $4 million as of mid-2020. She garners her fortune from her as a teacher, actress, and singer.

In the United States of America, an aspiring actress/actor makes around $39.84 per hour to as low as $37,577 to as high as $88,000.

Is Openly Lesbian

Allen has been married to Kristy McNichol for about 29 years. As per several online tabloids, she and McNichol began dating in 1991 and got married in a private ceremony.

Although the couple had been married for 2 decades, Kristy went public regarding her sexual orientation only in 2012. When asked why she replied:

“In the hopes that my openness would help young people who are bullied because of their sexuality.”