Explore Fran Drescher Biography, Net Worth, Husband, Children, Parents, Siblings.
Fran Drescher is an American actress, comedian, writer, activist, and trade union leader, currently serving as the third president of SAG-AFTRA.
She is known for starring in the lead role as Fran Fine in the television sitcom The Nanny, which she created and produced with her then-husband.
Fran Drescher Bio
Fran Drescher was born Francine Joy Drescher on September 30, 1957 in Flushing, Queens, New York.
Her mother was a bridal consultant, and her father worked as a naval systems analyst. She grew up in Kew Garden Hills, Queens with her older sister, and they were raised Jewish.
Her family originates from Southeast and Central Europe. Her maternal great grandmother emigrated from Romania to the United States, and her father’s family originated from Poland.
When she was sixteen, Drescher was a runner-up for Miss New York Teenager. She attended Parson’s Junior High School in Flushing, and then went to Hillcrest High School in Jamaica, Queens.
At Hillcrest, one of her classmates was comedian Ray Romano. She graduated in 1975 and enrolled at Queens College, City University of New York for a brief period.
Because all of the acting classes were full, she dropped out and enrolled in cosmetology school.
Early Career
Fran Drescher made her film debut in the 1977 with a small role in the John Travolta led dance film “Saturday Night Fever.”
The next year she starred alongside Jay Leno in the biographical drama “American Hot Wax,” which was based on the story of disc jockey Alan Freed.
She had a supporting role in Wes Craven’s television horror film “Stranger in Our House” that year as well.
In 1980, she had supporting roles in the teen comedy “Hollywood Knights” and in the comedy “Gorp.” She starred alongside Dan Aykroyd in the 1983 comedy “Doctor Detroit.”
Fran Drescher Age
Drescher was born on September 30, 1957, and is currently 65 years old.
Fran Drescher Net Worth
Drescher’s net worth is estimated to be $25 Million.
Fran Drescher Husband
Drescher was married to her high school sweetheart Peter Marc Jacobson for 21 years but the pair split in 1999, and Jacobson came out as gay two years later.
The Happily Divorced actress later married Dr. Shiva Ayyadurai in September 2014 but they split in 2016.
In January 2020, Drescher opened up about having a “friend with benefits” who she spent intimate time with every month.
Fran Drescher Children
The Nanny” star Fran Drescher may have played a caregiver to three on-screen children, but in real life she never had kids of her own.
Fran Drescher Parents
Fran’s parents are Sylvia Drescher and Morty Drescher.
Fran Drescher Siblings
Nadine is the older sister of Fran Fine. She works as a caterer and, according to Fran, is absent from most family holidays due to her work.
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