Francine Joy Drescher (born September 30, 1957) is an American actress and trade unionist. She is currently serving as the national president of the Screen Actors Guild – American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA).

Fran Drescher. Writer: The Nanny. Francine Joy "Fran" Drescher was born on September 30, 1957 in Queens, New York City, New York to Sylvia Drescher, a bridal consultant & Mort Drescher, a naval systems analyst. Fran attended Hillcrest High School in New York with another now-famous name, Ray Romano. She was a studious girl and was quite popular.

Fran Drescher (Francine Joy Drescher) is an American actress, comedian, writer, activist, and trade union leader. She is known for her role as Fran Fine in the television sitcom The Nanny (1993–1999).

Mar 29, 2025 · Fran Drescher, President, SAG-AFTRA arrives at the 31st Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall on February 23, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.

Fran Drescher. Writer: The Nanny. Francine Joy "Fran" Drescher was born on September 30, 1957 in Queens, New York City, New York to Sylvia Drescher, a bridal consultant & Mort Drescher, a naval systems analyst.

Mar 31, 2025 · Fran Drescher poses with her former husband Peter Marc Jacobson on Feb. 23, 2025, in Los Angeles. Rodin Eckenroth / Getty Images Jacobson was an executive producer on “The Nanny.”

Jul 13, 2023 · Fran Drescher is an actor, writer, producer and author who audiences may recognize for her iconic laugh — and fashion — throughout the TV sitcom The Nanny. What many may not know about...

Fran Drescher was elected SAG-AFTRA president on September 2, 2021. She rose to international stardom for her portrayal of The Nanny, which she also co-created and executive produced. The multi-award-winning and nominated actress/comedienne founded the non-profit Cancer Schmancer to educate and empower people after she survived cancer.

Jul 17, 2023 · When the leaders of Hollywood's actors union announced a strike last week, the most fiery words spoken came from SAG-AFTRA President Fran Drescher, who drew thunderous applause when she...

Jul 14, 2023 · In Season 2 of her sitcom “The Nanny,” which ran from 1993 to 1999, Drescher’s character Fran Fine refuses to cross a picket line in an episode titled, “The Strike.”