Nadine Drescher is the older sister of American actress and writer Fran Drescher, known for her role as Fran Fine in the television show The Nanny. Nadine was born on December 12, 1956, to Sylvia and Morty Drescher. Her father was a naval systems analyst, while her mother was a bridal consultant.
Early Life and Education
Nadine Drescher was born in Queens, New York City. Her family lived quite a comfortable life, given that both her parents were working. And despite their busy schedules, Nadine’s parents always created time for their two beautiful daughters. Nadine and a younger sister are just one year apart; as such, they are basically twins. They grew up together and went to school together.
When Nadine came of age, her parents enrolled her in a nearby elementary school. After that, she joined Flushing’s Parsons Junior High School, and when it dissolved, she moved to Hillcrest High School. It is unclear if Nadine proceeded to college after high school.
Professional Career
Nadine has kept a low profile, and little is known about her life. However, she was a producer and writer. She worked with her sister Fran in creating and producing the show The Nanny. The show, which mainly reflected on their real-life experiences, had a balanced touch with Nadine’s involvement in the show.
Besides The Nanny, Nadine has had roles in various projects, but she has not been so open about these projects. Additionally, it is hard to tell if she is still in the entertainment industry or if she moved into something else. However, she has always supported her sister. She often shows up at events in support of her sister, showing the close relationship between the two sisters.
Personal Life
Fran is the most famous of the two sisters, and her love life is pretty open to the public. However, Nadine has managed to keep her personal life off the public. As such, it is hard to tell if she is married and if she has kids. However, some sources indicate that she has children; it is just that she has kept them off the spotlight.
Her Sister
Fran’s sister has been in the acting industry for over four decades. She began her acting career in the late 1970s, landing a role as a dancer in Saturday Night Fever. Following this appearance, she gained national recognition, and opportunities came knocking. A year later, she landed a role in the film Summer of Fear and American Hot Wax.
As years went by, things continued changing for the better. She transitioned from seeking acting roles to creating roles. Fran partnered with her husband and sister to create the show The Nanny. It was such a success, and she is still known today for playing the role of Fran Fine on the show.
In 2000, Fran was diagnosed with uterine cancer after several misdiagnoses. Following this diagnosis, she founded a non-profit organization geared towards early diagnosis and treatment of cancers among women. Her goal is to ensure that women do not die as a result of late cancer diagnosis.
