Cindy Pickett, born on April 18, 1947, in Sand Springs, Oklahoma, is an American actress best known for her role as Katie Bueller in the 1986 comedy movie "Ferris Bueller's Day Off."

Her father, Cecil Pickett, was a drama teacher and director at the University of Houston, which influenced her interest in acting. She began her career in the 1970s with a role as Jackie Marler-Spaulding on the CBS soap opera "Guiding Light." She later played Dr. Carol Novino on the television drama "St. Elsewhere" in the 1980s.

Her career includes a variety of roles in both television and film. She starred in the 1980 erotic film "Jeux de Nuit" (Night Games) directed by Roger Vadim, and played the loyal secretary Velda in the 1981 mystery/crime drama "Margin for Murder."

She also appeared in the 1989 sci-fi-horror film "DeepStar Six" as the heroic Dr. Diane Norris. Her television credits include guest appearances on shows like "Riptide," "Simon & Simon," "Magnum, P.I.," "L.A. Law," "Murder, She Wrote," "The Pretender," "NYPD Blue," "CSI: Miami," "Without a Trace," "Crossing Jordan," and "Burn Notice."

In her personal life, Cindy Pickett dated Roger Vadim and later married Lyman Ward, her co-star from "Ferris Bueller's Day Off." They had two children together before divorcing. She is also a collector of stereopticon cards. Despite her extensive career, Cindy has maintained a relatively low profile in recent years, but she continues to be active in the film industry.

Her contributions to the entertainment industry have been recognized with nominations and awards, including two 2016 Nettuno Video Shorts Festival Awards for Best Supporting Actress in a Short Film, winning one for her performance in "Like a Butterfly." Her estimated net worth is over $1.5 million.