Kristy Swanson is an American actress best known for her role as Buffy Summers in the 1992 film Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Born on April 19, 1970, in Mission Viejo, California, she began her career in television and gained fame in the late 1980s and early 1990s. In addition to her iconic role in Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Swanson has appeared in various films and television shows, including The Phantom and Dude, Where's My Car?. Over the years, she has also participated in reality television and continues to be active in the entertainment industry.