Fran Drescher stars as Fran Fine, the brash but lovable nanny from Flushing, Queens, who charms the widowed Maxwell Sheffield (Charles Shaughnessy) and his three children in the hit 1990s sitcom The Nanny.
Main cast
- Fran FineFran Drescher1–6Main
- Maxwell SheffieldCharles Shaughnessy1–6Main
- NilesDaniel Davis1–6Main
- C.C. BabcockLauren Lane1–6Main
- Maggie SheffieldNicholle Tom1–6Main
- Brighton SheffieldBenjamin Salisbury1–6Main
- Grace SheffieldMadeline Zima1–6Main
Supporting cast
- Sylvia FineRenée Taylor1–6Supp
- Yetta RosenbergAnn Morgan Guilbert1–6Supp
- Val TorielloRachel Chagall1–6Supp
Guest & voice
- Morty FineSteve Lawrence1–6Guest
- Maureen SlatteryLainie Kazan1Guest
- Jocelyn SheffieldTwiggy Lawson1Guest
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About this cast
The Nanny is a classic American sitcom that aired on CBS from 1993 to 1999, created by and starring Fran Drescher. The show follows Fran Fine, a Jewish woman from Queens who becomes the nanny for the three children of a wealthy British widower, Maxwell Sheffield, leading to comedic clashes and eventual romance.
FAQs
Who plays Fran Fine in The Nanny?
Fran Fine is played by Fran Drescher, who also co-created the series.
How many seasons of The Nanny are there?
The Nanny ran for six seasons, from 1993 to 1999, totalling 146 episodes.
Is The Nanny set in the UK?
No, the series is set in New York City, though the Sheffield family is British and the show features many British cultural references.
Who plays Niles the butler in The Nanny?
Niles the butler is played by Daniel Davis, known for his dry wit and rivalry with C.C. Babcock.
Sources & where to watch: IMDb · Wikipedia · Where to watch (JustWatch UK) · Updated June 2026