Nancy Stafford Biography

Fast Facts

• Visited Haiti with Convoy of Hope and hosted the TV special "A Child Needs You" to raise awareness and bring help to that nation
• Graduated from the University of Florida with a Journalism degree
• Became a cancer survivor in 1978 after she was diagnosed with skin cancer at the age of 24 and underwent surgery
• Made her screen acting debut in the TV series "McMillan & Wife" in 1977
• Was a top model with the Ford Model Agency in New York City and appeared in over 250 commercials before moving into acting
• Quote: "(On working with Andy Griffith in "Matlock"): "I am forever grateful for the 5 wonderful years I worked with Andy․ They were a highlight of my life․ I've never laughed so hard or learned so much!""
• Best known for her role as Michelle Thomas in "Matlock" and as Patricia Blake in "Sidekicks․"
• Was the writer, associate producer, and star of the films "Race to the Finish" in 2012 and "Superheroes Don't Need Capes" in 2013
• Became Miss Florida in 1976 and competed in the Miss America Pageant in 1977
• Books she has written include "Beauty by the Book: Seeing Yourself as God Sees You" and "The Wonder of His Love: A Journey into the Heart of God․"