The Nanny found its dose of weekly witticisms from its sardonic butler, Niles. Daniel Davis brought the character life, donning a British accent despite being born and raised in Arkansas. His dynamic relationship with Mr. Sheffield's work partner, C.C. Babcock, gave the show another layer of witty insults and comebacks keeping audiences on their toes for six seasons.
Since The Nanny, Davis has had minor roles in TV and movies, as well as gigs on stage. He's enjoyed stints in The Blacklist, Gotham, and The Prestige to name a few. He also starred in the play Noises Off in 2016. Though Davis is a seasoned actor with a decades-long career, he is still best known for the punchy one-liners from The Nanny. In an interview with Broadway Showbiz, Davis spoke about the behind the scenes on the show, saying, "Most of my one-liners would come on the day we taped, after watching rehearsals all week they would come up with a zinger that would be the 'blow' for the scene." He gave further insight, saying, "I always trusted them to give me a gem, especially when Ms. Babcock was involved."
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