Nancy Dow Biography

(American Actress and Mother of Actress Jennifer Aniston)

Birthday: July 22, 1936 (Cancer)

Born In: Connecticut, United States

Nancy Dow, born as Nancy Maryanne Dow, was an American actress. She is best remembered as the mother of actress Jennifer Aniston and as the mother-in-law of Justin Theroux. She was also the former mother-in-law of Hollywood superstar Brad Pitt. Dow did a handful of television shows and films in her career. She appeared as Athena in the 1966 TV series ‘The Beverly Hillbillies’ and as Tersa in the 1967 series ‘The Wild Wild West’. She also got featured in an episode of ‘Biography’. On the big screen, the actress worked in the 1969 movie ‘The Ice House’. Besides these, she had appeared in the Canadian flick ‘Pure’ as Lynne. Taking about Dow’s personal life, she married twice in her lifetime. She was estranged from her famous daughter for almost nine years. It was only after the latter’s divorce that the mother-daughter duo reconciled. The late actress had also published a book titled ‘From Mother and Daughter to Friends: A Memoir’ describing her relationship with her daughter. On May 25, 2016, Dow breathed her last.
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Quick Facts

Also Known As: Nancy Maryanne Dow

Died At Age: 79

Family:

Spouse/Ex-: Jack Melick, John Aniston (ex-husbands)

father: Gordon McLean Dow

mother: Louise Grieco

siblings: Jean, Joan, Linda, Martha and Sally (sisters)

children: Jennifer Aniston, John T. Melick

Actresses American Women

Died on: May 25, 2016

place of death: Los Angeles, California, United States

Cause of Death: Stroke

Ancestry: Italian American, Irish American, British American

U.S. State: Connecticut

  • 1

    What are some notable works of Nancy Dow?

    Nancy Dow appeared in various TV shows and films such as "The Wild Wild West," "The Beverly Hillbillies," and "The Ice House."

  • 2

    What was Nancy Dow's role in the entertainment industry?

    Nancy Dow was an actress and model known for her work in television and film during the 1960s and 1970s.
  • 3

    Did Nancy Dow have any involvement in the fashion industry?

    Yes, Nancy Dow worked as a fashion model before transitioning into acting in Hollywood.
  • 4

    How did Nancy Dow's career evolve over time?

    Nancy Dow started as a model and later pursued acting, appearing in several popular TV shows and films.
  • 5

    What are some interesting facts about Nancy Dow's life?

    Nancy Dow was known for her dedication to her craft, her love for animals, and her passion for acting and fashion.
Career
Nancy Dow began acting as Athena in the TV series ‘The Beverly Hillbillies’ in 1966. A year later, she was offered the role of Tersa in another series, namely ‘The Wild Wild West’. After this, she was cast as Jan Wilson in the movie ‘The Ice House’. Then in 2004, she appeared in a Canadian movie titled ‘Pure’. Although Dow had done only a handful of acting projects, her contribution to the small screen and big screen hasn’t been forgotten till date.
Personal Life
Nancy Dow was born as Nancy Maryanne Dow on July 22, 1936 in Connecticut, USA, to mother Louise Grieco and father Gordon McLean Dow. Her paternal grandparents were Francis Dow and Ellen Sarah McLean. She grew up with her five sisters, namely Joan, Jean, Linda, Martha, and Sally in New York City. Her mother left her family when she was about 12 years old.
Talking about the actress’ love life, she married Jack Melick, a pianist-bandleader, and gave birth to his son, John T. Melick III who grew up to be a second-unit director and an assistant director. Dow and Melick divorced in 1961 and the former went on to marry actor John Aniston with whom she had a daughter, Jennifer Aniston, who is a well-known Hollywood actress today. Dow and Jennifer had a troubled relationship for nine years. The mother and daughter reconciled after the latter got separated from her then-husband Brad Pitt (she married Justin Theroux later on).
In 2011-12, Nancy Dow suffered a series of strokes which affected her movements and ability to speak. On May 23, 2016, the actress was taken to a hospital. She passed away two days later, on May 25, 2016, at the age of 79.
Facts About Nancy Dow

Nancy Dow was known for her love of gardening and spent hours tending to her beautiful flowers and plants.

She had a passion for cooking and was known for her delicious homemade meals, especially her famous lasagna.

Nancy was an avid reader and had an impressive collection of books that she loved to share with friends and family.

She had a great sense of humor and loved to tell funny stories that would always make those around her laugh.

Nancy was a talented artist and enjoyed painting in her spare time, creating beautiful works of art that reflected her creativity and imagination.

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