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DOB: September 30, 1957

Background: Drescher is an American actress who was born in Flushing, New York. She competed for "Miss New York Teenager" in 1973 and then decided to pursue an acting career.

Filmography: She had a small role in "Saturday Night Fever" in 1977 and followed with films "American Hot Wax," "Summer of Fear," "Ragtime," "The Hollywood Knights," "Doctor Detroit," "The Big Picture," "UHF," "Cadillac Man," and "This is Spinal Tap." Her biggest success was on television with her starring role on the CBS comedy series "The Nanny" starting in 1993. Since then, she has had roles on "Good Morning, Miami," "Living with Fran," and her current TV Land series "Happily Divorced."

Emmy Awards:

Best Comedy Actress Nominations
"The Nanny" (2007); lost to Helen Hunt ("Mad About You")
"The Nanny" (2006); lost to Helen Hunt ("Mad About You")

Golden Globe Awards:

Best TV Comedy Actress Nominations
"The Nanny" (1997); lost to Helen Hunt ("Mad About You")
"The Nanny" (1996); lost to Cybill Shepherd  ("Cybill")