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Nancy Travis Biography

Birth Name:Nancy Ann Travis

Birth Place:New York City, New York, United States

Profession Actress, Soundtrack, Producer

Fast Facts

  • Was nominated for a Prism Award for her role in "The Party Never Stops" in 2008
  • Graduated from New York University
  • Made her film debut in "Three Men and a Baby․"
  • Started out acting in school productions
  • Quote: "(On having a different career) "Teaching․ I also could see myself doing some type of work helping animals․ I love zoo sanctuaries․""
  • Quote: "(On her start in acting) "I actually studied drama in college at New York University․ At first, there was a lot of pavement pounding and rejection, but eventually I got a break․ I started out in commercials and just branched out from there․""
  • Well known for her role in the series "Last Man Standing․"

Awards

  • 2008Prism Award-Performance in a TV Movie or Miniseries: nominated
  • 2019Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2020Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated