The Nanny cast ages: How old were they then and now?

It has been a little over 3 decades since The Nanny aired, introducing us to characters like Fran Fine, Max Sheffield, and more. The series ran for six seasons and focused on Fran Fine, who lost her job and boyfriend before finding employment thanks to a handsome widower with three children. An enjoyable series from start to finish, we thought it’d be nice to look back at the cast and where they are today.

The sitcom was released on November 3, 1993 on CBS and it aired until 1999. Full of laughter, tears, and endless questions of whether Fran and Maxwell would tie the knot, it’s a series that still brings back fond memories for those who loved it. In honor of the show’s legacy, we’re looking back at the cast and where they are today.

How old was Fran Drescher on The Nanny?

Born: September 30, 1957

When the show first aired, the actress was 36 years old. Today, she is 66 years old. Currently, she is the president of the SAG-AFTRA union. Besides The Nanny, she is known for roles in Happily Divorced, The Beautician and the Beast, and Saturday Night Fever, which was her first role.

How old was Charles Shaughnessy on The Nanny?

Born: February 9, 1955

Playing Maxwell Sheffield, Shaughnessy was 38 at the time the show debuted on television. The English actor. Today, he is 69 years old. His roles have included The Magicians, Mad Men, Days of our Lives, General Hospital, and many more over his long career.

How old was Daniel Davis on The Nanny?

Born: November 26, 1945

In the role of Niles the butler, Davis had fans in stitches with his constant barbs towards Mr. Sheffield’s colleague and his nemesis C.C. Babcock. The actor was 48 at the time the show debuted and he is currently 78 years old. His credits include The Hunt for Red October, Prestige, and Havana to name a few.

How old was Lauren Lane on The Nanny?

Born: February 2, 1961

Well known for her role as C.C. Babcock, Lane was 32 when the show began and she is currently 63 years old. She is currently a professor at Texas State University. Her acting credits include Hunter, Interface, and Dress Code.

How old was Nicholle Tom on The Nanny?

Born: March 23, 1978

Actress Nicholle Tom played Maggie Sheffield, the oldest daughter of Maxwell Sheffield and was 15 years old when the show premiered. She will be turning 46 years old in March, 2024. Her acting credits include Beethovan, Prisoner of Live, and she also appeared in Masters of Sex, Criminal Minds, and Gotham.

How old was Benjamin Salisbury on The Nanny?

Born: October 19, 1980

Portraying middle child and only son Brighton Sheffield, Salisbury was 13 when the show premiered and today he is currently 43 years old. His lasting acting credit was in On the Brink in 2006 and he has also appeared in Numb3rs and Red Zone.

How old was Madeline Zima on The Nanny?

Born: September 16, 1985

Zima played youngest daughter Gracie on the series and was 8 years old when it debuted. Today, she is 38 years old. She is known for her roles in Californication, Diary of a Spy, Bombshell, and she recently had a role on NCIS: Hawai’i.

How old was Renée Taylor on The Nanny?

Born: March 19, 1933

Taylor played Fran’s mother, Sylvia, on the series and was 60 years old when the series was released. She will be turning 91 years old in March, 2024. Her other roles include The Do-Over, The Producers, and she most recently appeared in an episode of Upload.

How old was Rachel Chagall on The Nanny?

Born: November 24, 1952

Chagall played Fran’s best friend Val Toriello in the series and she was 41 at the time the show was released. Today, she is 71 years old. Her last acting credit was in the 2006 series What I Like About You. 

How old was Ann Morgan Guilbert on The Nanny?

Born: October 16, 1928

Guilbert portrayed Fran’s beloved grandmother, Yeta, whose antics always made us chuckle. When the show debuted, she was 65 years old. Unfortunately, Guilbert passed away on June 14, 2016 at age 87. Besides The Nanny, she also appeared in The Dick Van Dyke show, Grumpier Old Men, Sour Grapes, and has made multiple television appearances.