Fran Drescher Biography Francine Joy "Fran" Drescher was born on September 30, 1957, is an American film & television actress, comedian, screenwriter, television director, producer, author, activist, singer & political lobbyist. Drescher is best known for playing Fran Fine on the television series The Nanny, for w/c she was nominated for two Emmys and two Golden Globe Awards. She and Ja... more.