About Nancy Freedman
Lived 1920 – 2010 (aged 90). Nancy Freedman was an American actor, novelist, stage actor and writer.
Nancy Mars Freedman (July 4, 1920, in Evanston, Illinois – August 10, 2010, in Greenbrae, California) was an American feminist novelist, the co-author of Mrs. Mike.
Life
Upbringing
Freedman (née Nancy Mars) was a professional child actress for touring stage plays, and she met her husband Benedict Freedman in 1940 in Hollywood, where he was working as a writer and she was trying to break into movies. They married in 1940 despite her poor health, which began with a bout of rheumatic fever at age three and lasted her entire life.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Nancy Freedman?
American writer (1920-2010)
When was Nancy Freedman born?
Nancy Freedman was born on 4 July 1920 in Evanston.
When did Nancy Freedman die?
Nancy Freedman died on 10 August 2010 in Greenbrae.
What was Nancy Freedman's occupation?
Nancy Freedman was an actor, novelist, stage actor and writer.
What nationality was Nancy Freedman?
Nancy Freedman was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Nancy Freedman. https://biography.guide/nancy-freedman/
MLA: "Nancy Freedman." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/nancy-freedman/.
Chicago: "Nancy Freedman." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/nancy-freedman/.
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