Nancy McKeon

Biography: Nancy McKeon was born in Westbury, New York on April 4, 1966. Her only sibling is an older brother named Philip, who is also an actor. She was born to Barbara and Don McKeon.

The "Big Break" that every actor dreams of came along by accident for young Nancy. Her brother, at the suggestion of a friend of his fathers, was going to an audition to try out for a role in a commercial. Little Nancy was supposed to be left with a baby-sitter but she canceled at the last minute... so Nancy tagged along to the audition. In the end, she won the part instead of her brother. Nancy and Philip have appeared together in over 60 commercials. This audition lead to other modeling contracts with Sears catalogs, The New York Times, and other fashion shows. It took three years of auditioning before Nancy had a role on a television series. But when she was twelve she landed a role on Starsky and Hutch. This led to numerous other television roles, not to leave out The Facts of Life. Rarely hasNancy McKeon was born in Westbury, New York on April 4, 1966. Her only sibling is an older brother named Philip, who is also an actor. She was born to Barbara and Don McKeon.

The "Big Break" that every actor dreams of came along by accident for young Nancy. Her brother, at the suggestion of a friend of his fathers, was going to an audition to try out for a role in a commercial. Little Nancy was supposed to be left with a baby-sitter but she canceled at the last minute... so Nancy tagged along to the audition. In the end, she won the part instead of her brother. Nancy and Philip have appeared together in over 60 commercials. This audition lead to other modeling contracts with Sears catalogs, The New York Times, and other fashion shows. It took three years of auditioning before Nancy had a role on a television series. But when she was twelve she landed a role on Starsky and Hutch. This led to numerous other television roles, not to leave out The Facts of Life.

Rarely has an actress been able to combine the elements of comedy and drama as successfully as Nancy McKeon. Best known to television audiences as Jo, the streetwise tomboy on one of the long-running NBC series The Facts of Life, Nancy has continually demonstrated her wide range of talents that have marked her as a leading actress and producer.… Expand