Nancy Lenehan

Nancy Lenehan
Lenehan with Worst Week co-star Kurtwood Smith in 2008.
Born	April 26, 1953 (1953-04-26) (age 58) Long Island, New York, U.S.
Occupation	Actress
Years active	1980–present

Nancy Lenehan (born April 26, 1953 in Long Island, New York) is an American actress who has appeared in film and television since the 1980s. Her most recent starring role was on the short-lived sitcom Worst Week. She also co-starred as Sandy Kelly, the matriarch in the sitcom Married to the Kellys. She also had a recurring role on My Name Is Earl as Earl and Randy's mother, Kay Hickey.

She has appeared in featured, recurring and guest roles in many television shows and television movies, and feature films, including Malcolm in the Middle, Everybody Loves Raymond, Judging Amy, Gilmore Girls, Caroline in the City, Dharma & Greg, Buffy The Vampire Slayer, 3rd Rock from the Sun, ER, Boy Meets World, The Nanny, Quantum Leap, Roseanne, V, The Facts of Life, Hill Street Blues and Alice.^[1][2]

Filmography

"How to Be a Gentleman" .... Diane (series regular- 2011)

   - How to Share a Relationship (2011) TV episode .... Diane
   - How to Attend Your Ex-Fiance's Wedding (2011) TV episode .... Diane
   - How to Have a One-Night Stand (2011) TV episode .... Diane
   - Pilot (2011) TV episode .... Diane

"Outsourced" (1 episode, 2010)

   - Temporary Monsanity (2010) TV episode

"The New Adventures of Old Christine" .... Principal Marcie Nunley / ... (6 episodes, 2006–2010)

   - Up in the Airport (2010) TV episode .... Principal Marcie Nunley
   - Subway, Somehow (2010) TV episode .... Principal Marcie Nunley
   - Old Christine Meets Young Frankenstein (2009) TV episode .... Principal Marcie Nunley
   - Playdate with Destiny (2006) TV episode .... Principal Marcie Nunley
   - Come to Papa Jeff (2006) TV episode .... Principal Marcie Nunley
     (1 more)

"Accidentally on Purpose" .... Lara (1 episode, 2009)

   - It Happened One Christmas (2009) TV episode .... Lara

"Worst Week" .... Angela Clayton (16 episodes, 2008–2009)

"Little Britain USA" .... Kelly (3 episodes, 2008)

   - Episode #1.6 (2008) TV episode .... Kelly
   - Episode #1.3 (2008) TV episode .... Kelly
   - Episode #1.2 (2008) TV episode .... Kelly

"My Name Is Earl" .... Kay Hickey (9 episodes, 2005–2008)

Family Man (2008) (TV) .... Wanda "My Boys" .... Eileen (1 episode, 2007)

   - The Estates of Hoffman (2007) TV episode .... Eileen

"Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip" .... Mrs. Jeter (1 episode, 2006) ... aka "Studio 60" - USA (informal alternative title)

   - The Wrap Party (2006) TV episode .... Mrs. Jeter

"The Bernie Mac Show" .... Sister Lane (1 episode, 2005)

   - Some Church Bull (2005) TV episode .... Sister Lane

"Nip/Tuck" .... Sue Alderman (1 episode, 2005)

   - Madison Berg (2005) TV episode .... Sue Alderman

"Close to Home" .... Patty / ... (2 episodes, 2005)

   - Romeo and Juliet Murders (2005) TV episode .... Patty
   - Divine Directions (2005) TV episode .... Patty - Ab's Mom

"Joan of Arcadia" .... Erica Marx (1 episode, 2005)

   - Shadows and Light (2005) TV episode .... Erica Marx

"Jack & Bobby" .... School Secretary (1 episode, 2004)

   - Better Days (2004) TV episode .... School Secretary

"Married to the Kellys" .... Sandy Kelly (20 episodes, 2003–2004) Eddie's Million Dollar Cook-Off (2003) (TV) (uncredited) .... Teacher "Malcolm in the Middle" .... Christie / ... (2 episodes, 2000–2003)

   - Day Care (2003) TV episode .... Helen
   - Therapy (2000) TV episode .... Christie

"That '70s Show" .... Nina's Mother (1 episode, 2003)

   - Bring It on Home (2003) TV episode .... Nina's Mother

"What I Like About You" .... Linda (1 episode, 2003)

   - The Cheerleading Incident (2003) TV episode .... Linda

"Everybody Loves Raymond" .... Pamela (1 episode, 2002) ... aka "Raymond" - USA (promotional abbreviation)

   - Counseling (2002) TV episode .... Pamela

"Titus" .... Faye (1 episode, 2002)

   - After Mrs. Shafter (2002) TV episode .... Faye

Door to Door (2002) (TV) "Ally McBeal" .... Principal Deborah Harkness (2 episodes, 2002)

   - Heart and Soul (2002) TV episode .... Principal Deborah Harkness
   - The New Day (2002) TV episode .... Principal Deborah Harkness

"Felicity" .... Faye Rotundi (3 episodes, 1999–2001)

   - Fire (2001) TV episode .... Faye Rotundi
   - Your Money or Your Wife (2001) TV episode .... Faye Rotundi
   - Happy Birthday (1999) TV episode .... Faye Rotundi

"Men, Women & Dogs" .... Jan (1 episode, 2001)

   - Let Sleeping Dogs Lie (2001) TV episode .... Jan

"Gilmore Girls" .... LaDawn (1 episode, 2001) ... aka "Gilmore Girls: Beginnings" - USA (rerun title)

   - The Road Trip to Harvard (2001) TV episode .... LaDawn

"Jack & Jill" (1 episode, 2001)

   - The Time/Sex Continuum (2001) TV episode

"Judging Amy" .... Mrs. Hoeller (1 episode, 2001)

   - One for the Road (2001) TV episode .... Mrs. Hoeller

"FreakyLinks" .... Dr. Gibson (1 episode, 2001)

   - Subject: Me and My Shadow (2001) TV episode .... Dr. Gibson

"Yes, Dear" .... Judy (1 episode, 2000)

   - The Good Couple (2000) TV episode .... Judy

"Two Guys, a Girl and a Pizza Place" .... Dr. Peel (2 episodes, 1999–2000)

   - Feast or Fireman (2000) TV episode .... Dr. Peel
   - Teacher's Pet Peeve (1999) TV episode .... Dr. Peel

"Just Shoot Me!" .... Bunny (1 episode, 1999)

   - Jack Vents (1999) TV episode .... Bunny

"Providence" .... Jane (1 episode, 1999)

   - The Birthday Party (1999) TV episode .... Jane

"Zoe" .... Mrs. Needles (1 episode, 1999)

   - Down and Out at Bleeker and Houston (1999) TV episode .... Mrs. Needles

"Dharma & Greg" .... Karen Love (2 episodes, 1999)

   - See Dharma Run Amok (1999) TV episode .... Karen Love
   - Run, Dharma, Run (1999) TV episode .... Karen Love

"ER" .... Edie Harvell (1 episode, 1999)

   - Nobody Doesn't Like Amanda Lee (1999) TV episode .... Edie Harvell

"Buffy the Vampire Slayer" .... Pat (1 episode, 1998) ... aka "BtVS" - USA (promotional abbreviation) ... aka "Buffy" - USA (short title) ... aka "Buffy, the Vampire Slayer: The Series" - USA (long title) ... aka "Nightfall" - Japan (English title)

   - Dead Man's Party (1998) TV episode .... Pat

"Caroline in the City" .... Plum (2 episodes, 1998) ... aka "Caroline" - USA (promotional abbreviation)

   - Caroline and the Rotten Plum (1998) TV episode .... Plum
   - Caroline and the Office (1998) TV episode .... Plum

The Ransom of Red Chief (1998) (TV) (as Nancy Linehan Charles) .... Temperance Lady 1 "The Tony Danza Show" .... Mrs. Erlich (1 episode, 1998)

   - C'gar Face (1998) TV episode .... Mrs. Erlich

"Working" .... Meredith Hirsh (1 episode, 1998)

   - Equality (1998) TV episode .... Meredith Hirsh

"Grace Under Fire" .... Audrey Sheffield (12 episodes, 1993–1998)

   - Fire in the Hole (1998) TV episode .... Audrey Sheffield
   - Digging Up the Dirt (1998) TV episode .... Audrey Sheffield
   - The Victory Tree (1997) TV episode .... Audrey Sheffield
   - Grace of Wrath (1997) TV episode .... Audrey Sheffield
   - Guess Who's Not Coming to Lunch? (1996) TV episode .... Audrey Sheffield
     (7 more)

"George & Leo" .... Mimi (1 episode, 1997)

   - The Baby-Care Class (1997) TV episode .... Mimi

"The Practice" .... Nurse MacKenzie (1 episode, 1997)

   - The Blessing (1997) TV episode .... Nurse MacKenzie

"Ellen" .... Margaret / ... (4 episodes, 1996–1997) ... aka "These Friends of Mine" - USA (first season title)

   - Moving On (1997) TV episode .... Margaret
   - Joe's Kept Secret (1997) TV episode .... Margaret
   - Splitsville, Man (1996) TV episode .... Margaret Reed
   - Give Me Equity or Give Me Death (1996) TV episode .... Margaret

"Ink" .... Nancy Milford (1 episode, 1997)

   - Logan's Run (1997) TV episode .... Nancy Milford

"3rd Rock from the Sun" .... Mrs. St. Clair (1 episode, 1997) ... aka "3rd Rock" - USA (promotional abbreviation) ... aka "Encounters of the Personal Kind" - Israel (English title)

   - Dickmalion (1997) TV episode .... Mrs. St. Clair

"Boy Meets World" .... Susan Kalliback (1 episode, 1997)

   - Quiz Show (1997) TV episode .... Susan Kalliback

The Cherokee Kid (1996) (TV) .... Sister Faith, Love Gang "Townies" .... Lila, Shannon's Mom / ... (2 episodes, 1996)

   - It's Go Time (1996) TV episode .... Lila, Shannon's Mom
   - Things That Go Bump in the Water (1996) TV episode .... Shannon's Mom

"The Faculty" .... Daisy Skelnick (13 episodes, 1996)

   - Julie's Party (1996) TV episode .... Daisy Skelnick
   - The Brain Teaser (1996) TV episode .... Daisy Skelnick
   - Clark's Crisis (1996) TV episode .... Daisy Skelnick
   - Parents' Night (1996) TV episode .... Daisy Skelnick
   - Bus Stop (1996) TV episode .... Daisy Skelnick
     (8 more)

"Mad About You" .... Dr. Wallach (1 episode, 1995)

   - Purseona (1995) TV episode .... Dr. Wallach

"The Nanny" .... Russian Woman (1 episode, 1994)

   - The Nanny Napper (1994) TV episode .... Russian Woman

Amelia Earhart: The Final Flight (1994) (TV) .... Radio Show Hostess "Step by Step" .... Mrs. Tubmann (1 episode, 1994)

   - Prom Night (1994) TV episode .... Mrs. Tubmann

Missing Parents (1994) (TV) .... Judy Miller "Bakersfield P.D." .... Amy Baker (1 episode, 1993)

   - Cable Does Not Pay (1993) TV episode .... Amy Baker

"CBS Schoolbreak Special" .... Susan Thomas (1 episode, 1993)

   - Other Mothers (1993) TV episode .... Susan Thomas

"Seinfeld" .... Volunteer (1 episode, 1993)

   - The Handicap Spot (1993) TV episode .... Volunteer

"Dudley" .... Nancy (1 episode, 1993)

   - Call Me Irresponsible (1993) TV episode .... Nancy

"Great Scott!" .... Beverly Melrod (13 episodes, 1992)

   - Pyrrhic Lyric (1992) TV episode .... Beverly Melrod
   - Stripe Gripe (1992) TV episode .... Beverly Melrod
   - Stone Moan (1992) TV episode .... Beverly Melrod
   - Choir Mire (1992) TV episode .... Beverly Melrod
   - Hair Scare (1992) TV episode .... Beverly Melrod
     (8 more)

"Civil Wars" (1 episode, 1992)

   - For Better or Perverse (1992) TV episode

"Quantum Leap" .... Colleen McBain (1 episode, 1991)

   - Raped - June 20, 1980 (1991) TV episode .... Colleen McBain

To the Moon, Alice (1991) (TV) .... Mother "Nurses" .... Cheryl Pinson (1 episode, 1991)

   - This Joint Is Jumpin' (1991) TV episode .... Cheryl Pinson

Runaway Father (1991) (TV) .... Blanche Passion (1991) (TV) .... Maryedith Sweetzer "Sisters" .... Joy Zimmer (1 episode, 1991)

   - Devoted Husband, Loving Father (1991) TV episode .... Joy Zimmer

The Dreamer of Oz (1990) (TV) .... Harriet Alvena Baum Neal "His & Hers" (1 episode, 1990)

   - Dueling Therapists (1990) TV episode

"The Golden Girls" .... Nun (1 episode, 1990)

   - Cheaters (1990) TV episode .... Nun

"Dear John" .... Mrs. Williams (1 episode, 1990)

   - Babyface (1990) TV episode .... Mrs. Williams

"Roseanne" .... Happy Customer (1 episode, 1990)

   - Hair (1990) TV episode .... Happy Customer

"Murphy Brown" .... Sydney (1 episode, 1990)

   - Subpoena Envy (1990) TV episode .... Sydney

Parent Trap: Hawaiian Honeymoon (1989) (TV) .... Mrs. Harris "Trying Times" .... The Neighbor (1 episode, 1989)

   - The Hit List (1989) TV episode .... The Neighbor

"Sister Kate" (1 episode, 1989)

   - Freddy's Bad Habit (1989) TV episode

"Night Court" .... Ms. Abrams (1 episode, 1989)

   - Yet Another Day in the Life (1989) TV episode .... Ms. Abrams

"Guns of Paradise" .... Marti Brandt (1 episode, 1989) ... aka "Paradise" - USA (original title)

   - A Matter of Honor (1989) TV episode .... Marti Brandt

"ALF" .... Laverne Litwak (1 episode, 1989)

   - Baby Love (1989) TV episode .... Laverne Litwak

"Beverly Hills Buntz" .... Mrs. Fairchild (1 episode, 1988)

   - El Norte by Norte West (1988) TV episode .... Mrs. Fairchild

Rock 'n' Roll Mom (1988) (TV) .... Connie "Newhart" .... Kristi Gastetter (2 episodes, 1983–1988)

   - My Three Dads (1988) TV episode .... Kristi Gastetter
   - The Visitors (1983) TV episode

Student Exchange (1987) (TV) .... Mrs. Barton "Beauty and the Beast" .... Lucy (1 episode, 1987)

   - No Way Down (1987) TV episode .... Lucy

"Mr. President" .... Lenore (1 episode, 1987)

   - Strange Bedfellows (1987) TV episode .... Lenore

"CBS Summer Playhouse" .... Vivian (1 episode, 1987)

   - Mickey and Nora (1987) TV episode .... Vivian

Baby Girl Scott (1987) (TV) .... Dinah "My Sister Sam" .... Judy (1 episode, 1987)

   - Club Dread (1987) TV episode .... Judy

Sunday Drive (1986) (TV) .... Receptionist "Making a Living" (1 episode, 1986) ... aka "It's a Living" - USA (original title)

   - The Reunion Show (1986) TV episode

"Heart of the City" .... Linda Kilmer (1 episode, 1986)

   - Cold Steal and Neon (1986) TV episode .... Linda Kilmer

Assassin (1986) (TV) .... Grace Decker "The Twilight Zone" .... Employee #2 (segment "Dead Run") (1 episode, 1986)

   - The Leprechaun-Artist/Dead Run (1986) TV episode .... Employee #2 (segment "Dead Run")

"Tall Tales & Legends" .... Lyda (1 episode, 1985) ... aka "Shelley Duvall's Tall Tales & Legends" - USA (complete title)

   - Annie Oakley (1985) TV episode .... Lyda

"Fame" .... Brenda Haskell (1 episode, 1985)

   - Broadway Danny Amatullo (1985) TV episode .... Brenda Haskell

"Faerie Tale Theatre" .... Georgette / ... (2 episodes, 1984–1985) ... aka "Shelley Duvall's Faerie Tale Theatre" - USA (alternative title)

   - Cinderella (1985) TV episode .... Maiden at Ball
   - Beauty and the Beast (1984) TV episode .... Georgette

"V" .... Science Frontiers Scientist (1 episode, 1985)

   - The Hero (1985) TV episode .... Science Frontiers Scientist

"The Facts of Life" .... Customer (1 episode, 1983)

   - Store Games (1983) TV episode .... Customer

Emergency Room (1983) (TV) .... Young Woman "Family Ties" .... Roberta (1 episode, 1982)

   - No Nukes Is Good Nukes (1982) TV episode .... Roberta

"Hill Street Blues" .... Katy Moore (2 episodes, 1982)

   - Zen and the Art of Law Enforcement (1982) TV episode .... Katy Moore
   - Pestolozzi's Revenge (1982) TV episode .... Katy Moore

"Alice" .... Customer #2 / ... (2 episodes, 1979–1980)

   - Too Many Robert Goulets (1980) TV episode .... Woman
   - Mona Lisa Alice (1979) TV episode .... Customer #2

Selected film roles

• Beauty Shop (2005) - Mrs. Struggs
• Eddie's Million Dollar Cook-Off (TV) (2003) - Home-Ec Teacher
• Catch Me If You Can (2002) - Carol Strong
• Pleasantville (1998) - Marge Jenkins
• She's Having a Baby (1988) - Cynthia

References

1. ^ Nancy Lenehan Biography ((?)-) Film Reference
2. ^ Nancy Lenehan biography fametracker.com

External links

• Nancy Lenehan at the Internet Movie Database

Persondata
Name	Lenehan, Nancy
Alternative names
Short description	American actor
Date of birth	April 26, 1953 (age 58)
Place of birth	Long Island, New York, U.S.
Date of death
Place of death