Nancy Stafford

Birth Name:

Nancy Elizabeth Stafford

Birth Place:

Wilton Manors, Florida, United States

Profession

Actress, Director, Writer, Producer, Casting director

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․"

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