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Nancy Giles
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| Alma mater | Oberlin College |
| Occupation | Commentator, actress |
| Years active | 1986–present |
Nancy Giles is an American actress and commentator. She is well-known for her roles in the TV series China Beach and for her appearances on CBS News Sunday Morning.
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About Nancy Giles
Nancy Giles went to Oberlin College. She started her career in comedy. In 1984, she was part of the Second City Touring Company. This group performs funny shows.
Nancy's TV and Film Work
Nancy Giles has been a writer and contributor for CBS News Sunday Morning for a long time. She also used to be the announcer and co-host for a show called Fox After Breakfast.
She starred in two TV shows on ABC. She played Private Frankie Bunsen for three seasons on China Beach. This show was about a hospital during the Vietnam War. She also played Connie Morris, a waitress, on the sitcom Delta.
Nancy has appeared in many other popular TV shows. These include L.A. Law, Spin City, Law & Order, and The Fresh Prince of Bel Air. In 1985, she was in a musical on Broadway called Mayor.
Radio and Podcasts
Nancy Giles has also worked on radio. She teamed up with Erin Moriarty, another CBS colleague. They created two radio series together. These shows were about public affairs.
In 2017, Nancy Giles and Nancy Wyatt, another CBS News colleague, started a podcast. It is called The Giles Files and became very popular.
Speaking Engagements
Nancy Giles has given speeches at college graduation ceremonies. She spoke to the graduating class of Ramapo College in 2007. She also spoke at Grinnell College's graduation in 2014.
Nancy's Life Today
Nancy Giles lives in Weehawken, New Jersey. During the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States, she stayed home to keep safe. She even made a video called "A brisk walk with Nancy Giles." In the video, she walked around her town. She showed the view of the Manhattan skyline. This view made her think about her parents moving to the area many years ago.
Nancy Giles: Film and TV Roles
Film Roles
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1986 | Off Beat | Celestine | |
| 1988 | Working Girl | Petty Marsh Secretary | |
| 1997 | States of Control | Volker | |
| 2007 | Joshua | Betsy Polschek |
Television Roles
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1987 | The Equalizer | Bailiff | Episode: "Suspicion of Innocence" |
| 1988–1991 | China Beach | Private Franklin "Frankie" Bunsen | 53 episodes |
| 1992–1993 | Delta | Connie Morris | 17 episodes |
| 2000 | PB&J Otter | Anna "Aunt Nanner" Otter (voice) | 2 episodes |
| 2003 | Hey Joel | Z (voice) | 4 episodes |
| 2004 | The Wrong Coast | Various Celebrity Voices | Unknown episodes |
| 2004 | Law & Order | TV Reporter | Episode: "Gov Love" |
Video Game Roles
| Year | Title | Role |
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| 2000 | Star Wars Episode I: Jedi Power Battles | Adi Gallia |
| 2001 | Smuggler's Run 2: Hostile Territory | Robot |
| 2001 | Grand Theft Auto III | Pedestrian |
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