Seeking employment, she ends up working as a nanny for the three children of a wealthy Broadway producer.
Campy and hilarious,The Nannyhad a cast of memorable and hysterical characters.
Each was unique and entertaining, although some were far funnier than others.
He has a complicated relationship with his sisters, often mocking and engaging in petty pranks against them.
9Maggie Sheffield
Maggie is Mr. Sheffield’s oldest child, fifteen at the show’s start.
Maggie is sweet, shy, and a wonderful contrast to the brazen Fran and her more outgoing siblings.
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C. Babcock
Lauren Laneplays C. C. Babcock inThe Nanny.
C. C. also shares a passionate rivalry with Niles, mercilessly teasing each other to hide their mutual attraction.
C. C. is a biting and hilarious character, even if she is often the butt of the joke.
Niles and the children are brutal toward her, although C. C. sometimes has a few clever clap backs.
7Grace Sheffield
Gracie is the youngest child in the Sheffield house, only six in season one.
A child with a vivid imagination, Grace has several imaginary uniforms in the early seasons.
She is close with her siblings, but her age prevents her from bonding with them deeply.
Her closest connection is with Fran, often accompanying her shopping and playing with her.
Gracie is sweet and gentle, a likable character if there ever was one.
6Val Toriello
Fran’s closest friend is Val Toriello, played byRachel Chagall.
Val is a loyal and supportive friend; she’s also very dim-witted, which annoys and entertains Fran.
Val is a constant supporting character throughout the show.
Initially unlucky in love, Val eventually meets a pharmacist named Fred and becomes pregnant with his child.
5Maxwell Sheffield
Charles Shaughnessyplays Maxwell Sheffield inThe Nanny.
Mr. Sheffield is unintentionally funny.
Maxwell is a Republican and holds somewhat conservative beliefs; however, his perspective changes upon meeting Fran.
3Sylvia Fine
Academy Award nomineeRenee Taylorplays Fran’s mother, Sylvia Fine, inThe Nanny.
Sylvia is a loving, supportive, but overbearing mother, constantly insisting that Fran get married.
Sylvia is a scene-stealing character who often was the most hilarious figure inThe Nanny.
Taylor was notably the only performer from the show to receive an Emmy nomination besides series lead Fran Drescher.
Sylvia was unpredictable and slightly embarrassing, but her love for her daughter was undeniable.
2Niles
Niles is one of thesitcom supporting characters who stole the show.
Played byDaniel Davis, Niles is the extremely British buttler of the Sheffield household.
He has known Maxwell since childhood, as his father was Maxwell’s father’s butler.
Machiavellian, sardonic, witty, clever, and very loyal, Niles is truly one-of-a-kind.
He is ruthless toward C. C. Babcock, relentlessly mocking her to conceal his secret attraction to her.
Niles is possibly the funniest character inThe Nanny, with his intelligent insults provoking the biggest laughs.
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1Fran Fine
Fran Fine is among the most iconic sitcom protagonists of the 90s.
Despite her lack of formal education, Fran is sassy, witty, and street-smart.
One of themost fashionable characters in moviesor tv, Fran is a 90s star.
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