Fran Drescher

Birth Name:

Francine Joy Drescher

Birth Place:

Flushing, Queens, New York, United States

Profession

Actress, Producer, Writer, Director, Soundtrack

An advocate for cancer research, she helped get the first Gynecologic Cancer Education and Awareness Act passed into law
Was appointed the Public Diplomacy Envoy for Women's Health Issues by the U․S․ State Department
As a struggling actor, she took voice classes to lose her nasal voice, but she dropped the pursuit when she noticed that she only got acting jobs using her "funny" voice
Was the first runner-up at the Miss New York Teenager pageant in 1973
Quote: "(On battling cancer) "I was defiant and I wasn't going to let it beat me, as if I wasn't going to let it bring me down․ I was going to become empowered․ I was going to take control of the situation and take control of my body․""
Quote: "(On marriage equality) "It is our duty to recognize that injustice exists and shift national consciousness to correct that injustice․""
Widely recognized for her signature nasally voice
Convinced CBS president Jeff Sagansky to produce "The Nanny" while the two bumped into each other on a plane trip to Paris
Graduated from Queens College of the City University of New York
Was a high school classmate of fellow actor Ray Romano

1996American Comedy Award - Funniest Female Performer in a TV Series (Leading Role) Network, Cable or Syndication:Nominated
1996Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Comedy or Musical:Nominated
1996Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series:Nominated
1997Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Comedy or Musical:Nominated
1997Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series:Nominated
1997Golden Satellite Award - Best Actress in a Series, Comedy or Musical:Nominated
1998Razzie Award - Worst Actress:Nominated
1999TV Guide Award - Favorite Actress in a Comedy:Nominated
2008TV Land Award - Favorite Nanny:Winner
2013BTVA Feature Film Voice Acting Award - Best Vocal Ensemble in a Feature Film:Nominated
2019Festival Award - Best Supporting Actress in a Feature Film:Winner
2019Jury Special Commendation - Best Supporting Actress:Winner
2026Actor - Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture:Nominated
2026OFTA Film Award - Best Ensemble:Nominated

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