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Nancy Giles

Early Life and Education

Nancy Giles is an American actress and commentator, born on July 17, 1960, in New York City, New York. She is the daughter of Dorothy Aileen and Thomas Jefferson Giles. Raised in New York, Giles later attended Oberlin College, a private liberal arts institution in Ohio, where she developed her passion for the performing arts.

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Beginnings in Comedy and Theater

In 1984, Giles joined the Second City Touring Company, a prominent improvisational comedy troupe known for launching the careers of many notable comedians. She expanded her stage experience the following year by appearing in the 1985 Broadway musical “Mayor,” which offered humorous insights into New York City politics.

Film and Television Career

Giles made her initial foray into film with small roles in two 1988 movies: the critically acclaimed workplace comedy “Working Girl” and the beloved fantasy film “Big,” starring Tom Hanks. She later appeared in the 1999 thriller “True Crime,” directed by and starring Clint Eastwood.

In animation, Giles was originally cast as the voice of Sawyer in the 1997 Warner Bros. animated film “Cats Don’t Dance,” but her voice was ultimately replaced by actress Jasmine Guy.

Television Roles

On television, Giles is perhaps best known for her role as Private Frankie Bunsen on the ABC drama “China Beach,” where she appeared for three seasons. She also played the recurring character Connie, a sarcastic waitress, in the sitcom “Delta,” which starred Delta Burke.

In addition to her regular roles, Giles has made numerous guest appearances on popular television series, including “L.A. Law,” “Spin City,” “Law & Order,” “Dream On,” “The Jury,” and “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.”


Quick Facts
Birth Date: 17 Jul, 1960
Age: 59 yrs
Occupations: Actor
Television actor
Film actor
Citizenship: United States of America
Birth Place: New York City
Education: Oberlin College
Gender: Female
Description: Actress and television personality
Net Worth 2020: 5 million
Net Worth 2021: 5 million
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Last Modified: Dec 28 2024
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