Fran Dresher

Francine Drescher, born on September 30 in Flushing, Queens, New York. Fran lives in Los Angeles with her husband, Peter Marc Jacobson (married since 1978) and her pomeranian, Chester.

She wanted to be an actress from the time she was a child. She attended Hillcrest High School, a career oriented school, and studied drama. After a year at Queen's College, Fran decided she needed a practical trade to fall back on and entered cosmetology school. After receiving her license, she opened a mini-salon giving $5.00 haircuts.

Fran's first feature film role was in "Saturday Night Fever" with John Travolta. Her others films credits includes "American Hot Wax", "Gorp", "The Hollywood Knights", "Ragtime", "Cadillac Man", "Serious Money" and "It Had To Be You." And her role in the cult classic "This is Spinal Tap" won her a "five minute Oscar" from Esquire magazine.

Her television credits includes starring roles in the series "Princesses," "What's Alan Watching?" and "WIOU" and the film "Love and Betrayal," all on the CBS Television Network, plus the film "Terror in the Towers." She has guest-starred on such series as "Civil Wars," "Night Court," "Nine to Five," "Fame" and "The Tracy Ullman Show."

Serving as co-creator, writer and producer on "The Nanny," Fran still finds outlets for her entrepreneurial spirit. She is a partner in a gourmet food line which produces Loaf n' Kisses Gourmet Croutons.

"The 1988 writer's strike was the catalyst that got me started," she explained. Nominated for a Golden Globe Award, an American Comedy Award and recently for the Emmy Award for her portrayal of Fran Fine on "The Nanny", her film career continues to flourish.

She stars opposite Robin Williams in the Disney film "Jack," directed by Francis Ford Coppolla, and most recently completed production on the film "The Beautician and the Beast," which she co-developed with her husband.

Fran, an accomplished writer who continues to develop projects for film and television, released her first book in 1996 this past spring entitled "Enter Whining," a New York Times Bestseller that is a humourous look at her life and rise in Hollywood. Fran stars as Fran Fine, the saucy, outspoken nanny. She has Co-created "The Nanny" with her husband, this half-hour comedy series now in its fifth season on CBS Television Network. The Nanny focuses on the life of Fran Fine (Fran Drescher), the nanny, a quintessential girl with a face out of Vogue and a voice out of Queens that seems to emanate from her nose. Fran, fresh out of her job as a bridal consultant in her boyfriend's shop first appeared peddling cosmetics on the doorstep of widowed Broadway producer Maxwell Sheffield (Charles Shaughnessy) and stumbled upon the opportunity to become the nanny for his three childrens into the life of a nanny. Her bludgeon-like honesty and offbeat nurturing have captured Maxwell as well as his kids. Fran's influence over the three Sheffield's children, though sometimes not what their father expects but, is just what they need. Maggie (Nicholle Tom), has blossomed under Fran's care from an awkward teen to a confident young woman. Brighton (Benjamin Salisbury), is brilliant, devious and quick-witted, and Grace (Madeline Zima), no longer confides in a therapist since the arrival of Fran. Also on hand are C. C. Babcock (Lauren Lane), Maxwell's snooty but, elegant business partner, who fantasizes about a love relationship with him

, and Niles (Daniel Davis), the sardonic butler, who takes a friendish pleasure in poking holes in C. C.'s pretentiousness and sees clearly that Fran is the best thing that's ever walked through the mansion door.

C.C. views Fran with a mixture of skepticism and jealousy, as she has designs on the very available Sheffield. But, Mr. Sheffield is clearly smitten with Fran, even if he is shy to admit it, and Fran is equally taken with Mr. Sheffield. As they enter their fifth year together, their close friendship could get even closer.

Viewers for Quality Television calls "The Nanny" the 90's version of 'I Love Lucy'... it is well written and entertaining." Robert Sternin, Prudence Fraser, Fran Drescher and Peter Marc Jacobson are executive producers of "The Nanny" for Sternin/Fraser Ink, Inc. and High School Sweethearts in association with TriStar Television, Inc.