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Nancy Stafford
Stafford in 1990
Born	Nancy Elizabeth Stafford (1954-06-05)June 5, 1954 (age 70) Wilton Manors, Florida, US
Alma mater	University of Florida (BA)
Occupation	Actress
Years active	1977–present
Known for	Matlock St. Elsewhere Miss Florida 1976
Spouse	Larry Myers ​ ​ (m. 1989)​
Children	1
Website	www.nancystafford.com

Nancy Elizabeth Stafford (born June 5, 1954) is an American actress, speaker and author, known for her roles on television. She came to prominence in the 1980s asMichelle Thomas, law partner, on five seasons ofMatlock. She later hosted a syndicated TV series calledMain Floor (1995–2005), a show about fashion and beauty.

Nancy Elizabeth Stafford was born inWilton Manors, Florida, a suburb ofFt. Lauderdale, in 1954, where she was raised as aSouthern Baptist. She graduated from theUniversity of Florida with aBachelor of Arts degree injournalism.^[1]

After graduating fromFt. Lauderdale High School in 1972, she wasMiss Florida 1976, competing in the1977 Miss America Pageant.^[2]

Stafford moved to Los Angeles in 1982, where she had her first contract role playing the dual role of Adrienne/Felicia Hunt on the daytime soap operaThe Doctors. She had guest starring roles in shows such asRiptide,Remington Steele,Scarecrow and Mrs. King,Who's the Boss?,Hunter,Quantum Leap, andMagnum, P.I.. In 1983, Stafford won her first regular role on the NBC medical drama seriesSt. Elsewhere as Joan Halloran. She played the role for two seasons and came back for one more episode in 1986. She later starred as Patricia Blake in the short-lived ABC seriesSidekicks from 1986 to 1987.^{[citation needed]}

Stafford is best known for her role as Ben Matlock's legal partnerMichelle Thomas in the legal dramaMatlock, from 1987 to 1992, after appearing as a guest in season 1. When the show relocated its filming from the west coast, Stafford opted to leaveMatlock.^[3] After her departure fromMatlock, she began public speaking and hostedMain Floor, a 1990s talk show.^{[citation needed]}

In 2008, she co-hosted the first season ofLove, Marriage and Stinkin' Thinkin alongside Mark Gungor. Stafford continued to guest star in many shows, such asER,Frasier,Babylon 5,Baywatch andThe Mentalist.^{[citation needed]}

Stafford is the author of many Christian books, such as:Beauty by the Book: Seeing Yourself as God Sees You,The Wonder of His Love: A Journey into the Heart of God, and her 2006 book,Mothers & Daughters Taking Your Adult Relationship to a Deeper Level.^[1]

Stafford married Larry Myers, apastor. She has a step-daughter and grandson. Her older brother,Tracy Stafford,^[4] was a two-term Mayor ofWilton Manors, Florida and a five-term member of theFlorida House of Representatives.^{[citation needed]} She is a practicing Christian.^[5]

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