Portrait of Nanette Fabray

Nanette Fabray

Bio: Nanette Fabray (born Ruby Bernadette Nanette Theresa Fabares; October 27, 1920 – February 22, 2018) was an American actress, singer, and dancer. She began her career performing in vaudeville as a child and became a musical-theatre actress during the 1940s and 1950s, acclaimed for her role in High Button Shoes (1947) and winning a Tony Award in 1949 for her performance in Love Life
Born: Wed, Oct 27 1920
Birthplace: San Diego, California, USA

Death: Thu, Feb 22 2018
Nanette Fabray is 97 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Broadway: Beyond the Golden Age
Broadway: Beyond the Golden Age
Nanette Fabray would have been no older than 97 in Broadway: Beyond the Golden Age as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 14 2021
Poster of Mary Tyler Moore: A Celebration
Mary Tyler Moore: A Celebration
Nanette Fabray was 94 in Mary Tyler Moore: A Celebration as 'Self / Dottie Richards (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 13 2015
Poster of In the Beginning: The Caesar Years
In the Beginning: The Caesar Years
Nanette Fabray was 92 in In the Beginning: The Caesar Years as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 13 2012
Poster of Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History - The 1930s: Dancing Away the Great Depression
Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History - The 1930s: Dancing Away the Great Depression
Nanette Fabray was 88 in Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History - The 1930s: Dancing Away the Great Depression as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 2009
Poster of Elizabeth & Essex: Battle Royale
Elizabeth & Essex: Battle Royale
Nanette Fabray was 84 in Elizabeth & Essex: Battle Royale as 'Herself'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 19 2005
Poster of Get Aboard! 'The Band Wagon'
Get Aboard! 'The Band Wagon'
Nanette Fabray was 84 in Get Aboard! 'The Band Wagon' as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 15 2005
Poster of Broadway: The Golden Age, by the Legends Who Were There
Broadway: The Golden Age, by the Legends Who Were There
Nanette Fabray was 82 in Broadway: The Golden Age, by the Legends Who Were There as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 03 2003
Poster of The Sid Caesar Collection: Inside the Writer's Room
The Sid Caesar Collection: Inside the Writer's Room
Nanette Fabray was 79 in The Sid Caesar Collection: Inside the Writer's Room as 'Herself'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 20 2000
Poster of The Sid Caesar Collection: Creating the Comedy
The Sid Caesar Collection: Creating the Comedy
Nanette Fabray was 79 in The Sid Caesar Collection: Creating the Comedy as 'Herself'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 20 2000
Poster of The Sid Caesar Collection: The Magic of Live TV
The Sid Caesar Collection: The Magic of Live TV
Nanette Fabray was 79 in The Sid Caesar Collection: The Magic of Live TV as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 20 2000
Poster of That's Entertainment! III
That's Entertainment! III
Nanette Fabray was 73 in That's Entertainment! III as '(archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 01 1994
Poster of Teresa's Tattoo
Teresa's Tattoo
Nanette Fabray was 73 in Teresa's Tattoo as 'Martha Mae'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 15 1994
Poster of Personal Exemptions
Personal Exemptions
Nanette Fabray was 68 in Personal Exemptions
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 29 1989
Poster of Night of 100 Stars II
Night of 100 Stars II
Nanette Fabray was 64 in Night of 100 Stars II as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 10 1985
Poster of Amy
Amy
Nanette Fabray was 60 in Amy as 'Malvina'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 20 1981
Poster of The Man in the Santa Claus Suit
The Man in the Santa Claus Suit
Nanette Fabray was 59 in The Man in the Santa Claus Suit as 'Dora Dayton'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 23 1979
Poster of Harper Valley P.T.A.
Harper Valley P.T.A.
Nanette Fabray was 57 in Harper Valley P.T.A. as 'Alice Finely'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 02 1978
Poster of That's Entertainment, Part II
That's Entertainment, Part II
Nanette Fabray was 55 in That's Entertainment, Part II as '(archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 16 1976
Poster of Happy Anniversary and Goodbye
Happy Anniversary and Goodbye
Nanette Fabray was 54 in Happy Anniversary and Goodbye as 'Fay'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 19 1974
Poster of The Men Who Made the Movies: Vincente Minnelli
The Men Who Made the Movies: Vincente Minnelli
Nanette Fabray was 52 in The Men Who Made the Movies: Vincente Minnelli as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1973
Poster of The Couple Takes a Wife
The Couple Takes a Wife
Nanette Fabray was 52 in The Couple Takes a Wife as 'Marion Randolph'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 05 1972
Poster of Magic Carpet
Magic Carpet
Nanette Fabray was 52 in Magic Carpet as 'Virginia Wolfe'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 06 1972
Poster of But I Don't Want to Get Married!
But I Don't Want to Get Married!
Nanette Fabray was 49 in But I Don't Want to Get Married! as 'Mrs. Vale'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 06 1970
Poster of George M!
George M!
Nanette Fabray was 49 in George M! as 'Nellie Cohan'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 12 1970
Poster of The Cockeyed Cowboys of Calico County
The Cockeyed Cowboys of Calico County
Nanette Fabray was 49 in The Cockeyed Cowboys of Calico County as 'Sadie'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 01 1970
Poster of The Happy Ending
The Happy Ending
Nanette Fabray was 49 in The Happy Ending as 'Agnes'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 21 1969
Poster of Fame Is the Name of the Game
Fame Is the Name of the Game
Nanette Fabray was 46 in Fame Is the Name of the Game as 'Pat'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 26 1966
Poster of Alice Through the Looking Glass
Alice Through the Looking Glass
Nanette Fabray was 46 in Alice Through the Looking Glass as 'The White Queen'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 06 1966
Poster of The New March of Dimes Presents: The Scene Stealers
The New March of Dimes Presents: The Scene Stealers
Nanette Fabray was 41 in The New March of Dimes Presents: The Scene Stealers as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 06 1962
Poster of The Subterraneans
The Subterraneans
Nanette Fabray was 39 in The Subterraneans as 'Society Woman (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 23 1960
Poster of The Band Wagon
The Band Wagon
Nanette Fabray was 32 in The Band Wagon as 'Lily Marton'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 07 1953
Poster of A Child Is Born
A Child Is Born
Nanette Fabray was 19 in A Child Is Born as 'Gladys Norton'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 07 1939
Poster of The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex
The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex
Nanette Fabray was 19 in The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex as 'Mistress Margaret Radcliffe'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 11 1939
Poster of The Monroe Doctrine
The Monroe Doctrine
Nanette Fabray was 18 in The Monroe Doctrine as 'Rosita De La Torre'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 14 1939
Poster of Animal Catchers
Animal Catchers
Nanette Fabray was 6 in Animal Catchers as 'Girl wearing overalls'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 01 1927

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of The Golden Palace
The Golden Palace
Nanette Fabray was 71+ in The Golden Palace as 'Fern'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 18 1992
Poster of Coach
Coach
Nanette Fabray was 68+ in Coach as 'Mildred Armstrong, Christine's Mom'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Feb 28 1989
Poster of Murder, She Wrote
Murder, She Wrote
Nanette Fabray was 63+ in Murder, She Wrote as 'Emmaline Bristow'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 30 1984
Poster of Hotel
Hotel
Nanette Fabray was 61+ in Hotel
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Aug 21 1982
Poster of Aloha Paradise
Aloha Paradise
Nanette Fabray was 60+ in Aloha Paradise
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Feb 25 1981
Poster of All Star Secrets
All Star Secrets
Nanette Fabray was 58+ in All Star Secrets
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 08 1979
Poster of The Love Boat
The Love Boat
Nanette Fabray was 56+ in The Love Boat as 'Mitzy Monroe, Maggie O'Brien, Shirley Simpson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 24 1977
Poster of One Day at a Time
One Day at a Time
Nanette Fabray was 55+ in One Day at a Time as 'Katherine Romano'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Dec 16 1975
Poster of Dinah!
Dinah!
Nanette Fabray was 53+ in Dinah! as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 21 1974
Poster of Great Performances
Great Performances
Nanette Fabray was 50+ in Great Performances as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 28 1971
Poster of The Mary Tyler Moore Show
The Mary Tyler Moore Show
Nanette Fabray was 49+ in The Mary Tyler Moore Show as 'Dottie Richards'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 19 1970
Poster of Love, American Style
Love, American Style
Nanette Fabray was 48+ in Love, American Style as 'Cindy, Phyllis, Casey'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 29 1969
Poster of The Carol Burnett Show
The Carol Burnett Show
Nanette Fabray was 46+ in The Carol Burnett Show as 'Self, Self - Guest, Self - Guest / Various Characters'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 11 1967
Poster of Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
Nanette Fabray was 46+ in Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 09 1967
Poster of The Hollywood Palace
The Hollywood Palace
Nanette Fabray was 43+ in The Hollywood Palace as 'Self - Singer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 04 1964
Poster of Burke's Law
Burke's Law
Nanette Fabray was 42+ in Burke's Law as 'Amanda Tribble, Rowena Coolidge'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 20 1963
Poster of The Merv Griffin Show
The Merv Griffin Show
Nanette Fabray was 41+ in The Merv Griffin Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962
Poster of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Nanette Fabray was 41+ in The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962
Poster of The Mike Douglas Show
The Mike Douglas Show
Nanette Fabray was 41+ in The Mike Douglas Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 11 1961
Poster of Westinghouse Playhouse
Westinghouse Playhouse
Nanette Fabray was 40+ in Westinghouse Playhouse as 'Nan McGovern'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 06 1961
Poster of Startime
Startime
Nanette Fabray was 38+ in Startime
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 06 1959
Poster of Laramie
Laramie
Nanette Fabray was 38+ in Laramie
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 15 1959
Poster of The Bell Telephone Hour
The Bell Telephone Hour
Nanette Fabray was 38+ in The Bell Telephone Hour as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 12 1959
Poster of The Dinah Shore Chevy Show
The Dinah Shore Chevy Show
Nanette Fabray was 35+ in The Dinah Shore Chevy Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 05 1956
Poster of The Steve Allen Show
The Steve Allen Show
Nanette Fabray was 35+ in The Steve Allen Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jun 24 1956
Poster of Tony Awards
Tony Awards
Nanette Fabray was 35+ in Tony Awards as 'Self - Performer, Self - Presenter'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 01 1956
Poster of Your Show of Shows
Your Show of Shows
Nanette Fabray was 29+ in Your Show of Shows
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Feb 25 1950
Poster of What's My Line?
What's My Line?
Nanette Fabray was 29+ in What's My Line? as 'Self - Mystery Guest'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Feb 02 1950
Poster of The Ed Sullivan Show
The Ed Sullivan Show
Nanette Fabray was 27+ in The Ed Sullivan Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jun 20 1948