Cousin of comedian Jim Breuer

Was a last minute replacement for the role of Anne Lewis in RoboCop (1987).

Was a last minute replacement for the role of Anne Lewis in _RoboCop(1987)_ as Stephanie Zimbalist who was previously cast in this role was under contract with MGM and was call back to reprise her role as Laura Holt in "Remington Steele" (1982) for the 5th season.

Worked in four movies directed by her ex-husband Brian De Palma. Carrie (1976), Home Movies (1980), Dressed to Kill (1980), and Blow Out (1981).

Cousin of comedian Jim Breuer.

Originally auditioned for the role of Carrie in Carrie (1976), while Sissy Spacek read for the role of high school bitch Chris Hargensen, but director Brian De Palma decided to have them swap roles.

While filming 1941 (1979) she took part in a betting pool on when the house would collapse in the final scene of the film. Dan Akyroyd eventually won that bet.

Her then-husband Brian De Palma specifically wrote the role of the hooker in Dressed to Kill (1980) with her in mind.

Aunt of Eugene Allen.

Said the hardest part of filming Dressed to Kill (1980) was wearing black lingerie, which she found very uncomfortable.

Her father was a police sergeant in New York and her most famous role is a policewoman named Anne Lewis.

Nancy and her RoboCop (1987) star Peter Weller were both born on June 24th, three years apart (Nancy was born in 1950, Weller was born in 1947).

Attended Jose Quintanos School for Young Professionals

Trained for a dancing career at the High School of Performing Arts

Spouse: Randy Bailey (June 1998 - 17 May 2007) (divorced); Craig Shoemaker (6 September 1992 - 1994) (divorced) Brian De Palma (12 January 1979 - 1984) (divorced)

Born in NYC