Nancy Reagan

Birth Name:

Anne Frances Robbins

Birth Place:

New York City, New York, United States

Profession

Actress

Named Woman of the Year by the Los Angeles Times in 1968
Recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2002
Began serving as head of the California Arts Commission in 1967 while her husband served as governor
Studied drama and English at Smith College
Best known for the implementation of the Just Say No drug awareness project, launched in 1982, which would ultimately become the Nancy Reagan Foundation once she left the White House
Relocated to New York City in the late '40s to pursue a career as an actress, where she would go on to land several Broadway roles
Signed a long term contract with MGM in 1949 and soon relocated to California
While serving as FLOTUS, she was known for her vast renovation projects within the White House

2003TV Land Award - Most Memorable Female Guest Star in a Comedy as Herself:Nominated
2007TV Land Award - The "Hey! It's...!" Award (Favorite Cameo or Guest Star):Nominated

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