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Fran Drescher
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Executive Producer, Actor, Show Creator
Born:
1957 in Flushing, NY
Biography:With long, shapely legs, a svelte, curvaceous body to die for, and thick black hair cascading around her lovely face, "Fran Drescher" has all the looks of a sophisticated movie star. And then she opens her mouth. Out comes a crow-like cacophony of nasal sounds made more grating by a thick Queens accent and a tendency to pull no punches. The paradox between the book and its cover is what has made Drescher a rich and popular comedienne; her long-running sitcom "The Nanny", with its combination of romantic and slapstick comedy, led many to hail her as "Lucille Ball"'s successor. Though she capitalizes on playing a rather ditzy working-class gal from Flushing, Drescher is known for her creativity and shrewdness. In addition to acting, she is a talented writer and producer.

Much of Drescher's comedy, especially that from her sitcom, is drawn from her life experiences. Like her character, Fran Fine, she... Full Biography

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