‘The Nanny’ Cast: Where Are They Now? Fran Drescher, Charles Shaughnessy and More

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‘The Nanny’ Cast: Where Are They Now? Fran Drescher, Charles Shaughnessy and More

Following a successful run on CBS, The Nanny and its cast solidified a place for themselves in the industry. The sitcom, which ran for six seasons from 1993 to 1999, focused on Fran and her adventures while being a nanny for three children. Over time, Fran (Fran Drescher) and her employer Maxwell (Charles Shaughnessy) begin to fall in love and developed a romantic relationship by the end of the series. Drescher, who continued to find fame after playing the titular role in The Nanny, has been outspoken about her interest in a possible revival. "It's all coming together in a really healthy way. Once [another one of my projects] has legs and it's up on its feet, then we may re-explore doing the Nanny reboot. Right now it's really found a very happy, comfortable place on HBO Max," the actress exclusively told Us Weekly in April 2022 . “How I looked on that show would be how I would want The Nanny to look if we ever did a reboot. We're actually going out with a different show for me right now. And we'll see. If that doesn't sell then maybe the timing will be right to revisit bringing The Nanny back on TV." The Niania star added: "Either with the original cast or with a whole new cast and bring it into the moment and just redo it in a more contemporary way that's no longer in the '90s but in the 2020s. There's a lot of possibility where that's concerned." At the time, Drescher noted her hope that the "global message" of the show continues to leave a lasting impression on viewers. "It doesn't matter what you look like or what you speak like, it's what's in your heart that counts. And I think that that message is probably more important today than ever," she explained. "And to treat kids respectfully and honor them as human beings and not talk down to them is important. To be tolerant of those who don't happen to be like you is a daily practice. To make kindness and compassion your compass is really also a daily practice and the reason why we are on this earth." Over the years, Drescher has been instrumental in several reunions between the cast members. In 2004, the TV special The Nanny Reunion: A Nosh to Remember brought back many of the main stars to discuss their time on the show. Drescher's short-lived talk show The Fran Drescher Show also included appearances from Daniel Davis and Peter Marc Jacobson in 2010. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Drescher staged a virtual table read of the first episode to help entertain those staying at home amid the health crisis. Scroll down to see what The Nanny cast has been up to: [podcast_block]

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Fran Drescher

After skyrocketing to fame as the lead in The Nanny, Drescher continued to star in sitcoms like Living with Fran and Happily Divorced. She has also worked on the Hotel Transylvania film series, Broad City, Alone Together, Indebted and Mr. Mayor. 

Drescher was elected as the new president of the trade union SAG-AFTRA in September 2021.

Following two decades of marriage, Drescher parted ways with husband and The Nanny creator Jacobson in 1999. The activist was married to Shiva Ayyadurai from 2014 to 2016.

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Charles Shaughnessy

The England native, who played one half of the main couple in The Nanny, later booked TV roles including Stanley, The Magicians, Mad Men and General Hospital. The Emmy award winner also launched company 3S Media Solutions Inc with his brother, David Shaughnessy.

In 1983, Charles exchanged vows with Susan Fallender. They welcomed daughter Jenny in 1990 and daughter Maddy in 1995.

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Daniel Davis

Davis, who played Niles on The Nanny, went on to appear in Star Trek: The Next Generation, The Blacklist, Elementary, The Good Fight and New Amsterdam. He also starred in a wide selection of Broadway plays including Amadeus, The Invention of Love, The Frogs, The Tempest and Noises Off.

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Lauren Lane

After playing C.C., Lane transitioned into a theater career with multiple productions at the Zachary Scott Theatre. She has largely stepped away from the spotlight with her last TV appearances on the 2004 Nanny reunion and a 2010 guest spot on The Fran Drescher Show. 

Lane, who is a professor at Texas State University, was married to David Wilkins from 1998 to 2009. 

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Nicholle Tom

Tom, who portrayed Maggie, has remained active in the industry with roles in Superman: The Animated Series, The Minor Accomplishments of Jackie Woodman, Criminal Minds, Castle, Stalker, Gotham and Worst Cooks in America.

The Illinois native has also appeared on the big screen in Beethoven, Panic, My Family's Secret, Private Number, Blink and The Scrap County Murders.

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Benjamin Salisbury

Since bringing the character Brighton to life, Salisbury booked roles in D3: The Mighty Ducks, The Oz Kids and various Domino's Pizza commercials before taking a break from acting.

The dancer was previously a contestant on Jeopardy's special for teen celebrities where he won against Kirsten Dunst and Joseph Gordon-Levitt. He is currently the Director of Operations at Universal Studios Hollywood.

In 2006, Salisbury got married to Kelly Murkey after several years of dating. They share three children. 

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Madeline Zima

The A Cinderella Story star played Grace in The Nanny before moving on to Showtime's Californication and NBC's Heroes. The Connecticut native also appeared in Twin Peaks, Betas, The Vampire Diaries, You, Good Girls and Hacks.

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Renée Taylor

Ahead of her role as Sylvia, the New York native explored screenwriting and directing. After cowriting the 1970's film Lovers and Other Strangers, Taylor received her first Academy Award nomination. 

She later appeared in How I Met Your Mother, Shake It Up, Happily Divorced, Bob's Burgers, Young & Hungry and Debris. The Emmy award winner also booked roles in movies like Opposite Day, The Do-Over, Tango Shalom and more. 

The producer was married to Joseph Bologna from 1965 until his death in 2017. They shared son Gabriel. 

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Ann Morgan Guilbert

The California native, who played Fran's grandmother Yetta, made a name for herself during her time on The Dick Van Dyke Show. She continued to star on the small screen in Seinfeld, Empty Nest, Picket Fences, Getting On and Life in Pieces. 

Guilbert also made rare appearances in movies including Viva Max!, Sour Grapes and Please Give. 

The One Man's Way star was married to George Eckstein from 1951 to 1966. One year after her divorce was finalized, she exchanged vows with Guy Raymond. The couple were married until his death in 1997. Guilbert, for her part, died of pancreatic cancer in 2016 at age 87.