Nancy Frangione (born July 10, 1953 in

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) is an American

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. She is a graduate of

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Career

Frangione debuted on soap operas in 1977, playing the role of Tara Martin on ''

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''; Frangione departed that role in 1979. She is best known for her role as the scheming villainess Cecile DePoulignac on '' Another World'', which she played from June 1981 to November 1984 winning the 1st Soap Opera Digest Awards as ''Outstanding Villainess'' in 1984. She reprised the role four times, in 1986, 1989, 1993, and from October 1995 to June 1996. In addition to other soap operas, such as ''

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'', where she filled in for an ailing

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in 1985, Frangione has appeared on nighttime television series such as ''

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'' (as Fran's cousin Marsha), ''

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'', '' Matlock'', and '' Buck Rogers in the 25th Century''.

Personal life

Frangione was married to her ''Another World'' co-star Christopher Rich from 1982 to 1996; they had one daughter named Mariel Rich.

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Frangione, Nancy Actresses from Massachusetts American soap opera actresses American television actresses People from Barnstable, Massachusetts 1953 births Living people Barnstable High School alumni 21st-century American women