The Nanny (TV) Cast
The cast of The Nanny. Updated on August 7, 2025.
287 actors
Fran Drescher
as Fran Fine (145 episodes)

Fran Fine is a flashy and outgoing nanny who charms her way into the lives of the Sheffield family.

Charles Shaughnessy
as Maxwell Sheffield (145 episodes)

Maxwell Sheffield is a sophisticated and wealthy Broadway producer, who employs Fran as the nanny for his children.

Daniel Davis
as Niles (145 episodes)

Niles is the witty and often sarcastic butler of the Sheffield household.

Lauren Lane
as C.C. Babcock (145 episodes)

C.C. Babcock is Maxwell's business associate, who often finds herself at odds with Fran.

Nicholle Tom
as Margaret Sheffield (145 episodes)

Margaret Sheffield is the eldest child of Maxwell, characterized by her maturity and intelligence.

Benjamin Salisbury
as Brighton Sheffield (145 episodes)

Brighton Sheffield is the middle child, known for his mischievous behavior.

Madeline Zima
as Grace Sheffield (145 episodes)

Grace Sheffield is the youngest of the Sheffield children, dealing with therapy at the start of the series.

Ann Morgan Guilbert
as Yetta Rosenberg (54 episodes)

Yetta Rosenberg is Fran's forgetful yet loving grandmother.

Rachel Chagall
as Val Toriello (68 episodes)

Val Toriello is Fran's best friend, who is sometimes equally clueless.

Renée Taylor
as Sylvia Fine (64 episodes)

Sylvia Fine is Fran's food-loving and meddling mother.

Lainie Kazan
as Aunt Freida (2 episodes)

Aunt Freida is Fran's wealthy and often ostentatious aunt.

Céline Dion
as Celine Dion (1 episode)

Celine Dion plays herself in one of the show's celebrity-themed episodes.

John Davidson
as John Davidson (1 episode)
Joyce Brothers
as Dr. Joyce Brothers (1 episode)
Michael McKean
as Professor Noel Babcock PhD (1 episode)
Dina Merrill
as Elizabeth Sheffield (1 episode)
Jane Seymour
as Jane Seymour (1 episode)
Blanche Rubin
as Old Lady (1 episode)
Victoria Hulett
as Model (1 episode)
Ian Buchanan
as Jules Kimball (1 episode)
Burt Bacharach
as Burt Bacharach (1 episode)
Corbin Bernsen
as Glen Mitchell (1 episode)
Roger Kern
as Raymond Turnboat (1 episode)
Catherine Oxenberg
as Sydney Mercer (1 episode)
Donna Dixon
as Monica Baker (1 episode)
Derek Webster
as Reporter (1 episode)
Harry Hamlin
as Professor Steve (1 episode)
Donna Douglas
as Donna Douglas (1 episode)
Ray Charles
as Sammy (4 episodes)
Efrem Zimbalist Jr.
as Theodore Timmons (1 episode)
Lorne Michaels
as Barbra Streisand (2 episodes)
Burke Moses
as Tony Tatorri (1 episode)
Liz Smith
as Liz Smith (1 episode)
Brenda Ballard
as Woman At The Park (1 episode)
Bryan Kirkwood
as Maggie's Boyfriend (1 episode)
Steve Blackwood
as Doctor (1 episode)
Diane Baker
as Roberta (1 episode)
Alex Sternin
as Trick-or-Treater (1 episode)
Anthony Cistaro
as Carlo (1 episode)
Candy Trabuco
as Lexine (1 episode)
Dayton Callie
as The Sergeant (1 episode)
Billy Ray Cyrus
as Billy Ray Cyrus (1 episode)
Brian George
as Butler Inspector (1 episode)
Eric Braeden
as Frank Bradley (1 episode)
Myles Sheridan
as Brighton's Friend (1 episode)
Marvin Hamlisch
as Alan Neider (1 episode)
Paolo Seganti
as Philippe (1 episode)
Mark Chaet
as Hotel Valet (1 episode)
Anne Lambton
as Madeline Porter (1 episode)
Linda Shayne
as Singer (1 episode)
Ron Greschner
as Ron Greschner (1 episode)
Lila Garrett
as Lady in Ladies' Room (1 episode)
Thomas Dekker
as J.B. Bingington's Son (1 episode)
Gerry McIntyre
as Orderly (1 episode)
Gloria Gifford
as INS Officer (1 episode)
Judith Hoag
as Kathy Marie O'Malley / Katherine Porter (1 episode)
Honey Lauren
as Waitress (1 episode)
Ron Melendez
as Peter Bidwell (2 episodes)
Gabriel Bologna
as Dr. Taylor (1 episode)
Laurelyn Scharkey
as Showgirl Gigi (1 episode)
Cristine Rose
as Dr. Voort (1 episode)
Peggy Blow
as Nanny (1 episode)
Rosie O'Donnell
as Cozette (1 episode)
Wallace Shawn
as Charles Haste (1 episode)
Leigh Lawson
as Lester (1 episode)
Benjamin Kimball Smith
as Brighton's Friend (1 episode)
Wayne C. Dvorak
as Waiter (1 episode)
Alex Trebek
as Alex Trebek (1 episode)
Milton Berle
as Uncle Manny (1 episode)
Philip Casnoff
as Cantor Gary Isaacs (1 episode)
Ray Abruzzo
as Chopper Pilot (1 episode)
Dakin Matthews
as Dean Sterrett (1 episode)
Howie Mandel
as Howie Mandel (1 episode)
Jason Andrews
as Guard (1 episode)
Sam Mountain
as Andrew Lloyd Webber (1 episode)
Robert Lee Jacobs
as Blake Glickman (1 episode)
David Letterman
as David Letterman (uncredited) (1 episode)
Alex Nevil
as Mugger (1 episode)
Ron Orbach
as Barry Cooperman (1 episode)
Kort Falkenberg
as Priest (1 episode)
Jeff Mooring
as Waiter (1 episode)
Wilder Shaw
as Trick-or-Treater (1 episode)
Tracy Kolis
as Leslie (1 episode)
Gabrielle Boni
as Erica (1 episode)
Scott Whyte
as Sean (1 episode)
Curtis Hood
as Investor Man (1 episode)
Bob Goen
as Bob Goen (1 episode)
John Muntner
as Delivery Guy (1 episode)
Sophie Ward
as Jocelyn Sheffield (2 episodes)
Barbara Howard
as Fertility Doctor (1 episode)
Richard Kind
as Jeffrey Needleman (1 episode)
Richard Portnow
as Phillipe (1 episode)
Gregg Rogell
as Kenny Keroucan (2 episodes)
Ian Abercrombie
as Butler Inspector (1 episode)
Nick Salamone
as Reporter (1 episode)
Christopher Winfield
as Father Joffrey (1 episode)
Charlie Newmark
as Dr. Hamilton (1 episode)
Zack Norman
as Uncle Jack (3 episodes)
Tim Lounibos
as Mark (1 episode)
Jasmin Beto
as Hungry Model (1 episode)
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