Nancy Berg

Nancy Berg

Deceased · Born: Jul 9, 1931 · Died: Feb 4, 2022

Personal Details

BornJul 9, 1931 Kenosha, Wisconsin, USA
Spouse
  • Richard Quinn Praeger

    ( Feb 1, 1968 to May 23, 2025 )
  • Alan Kincaid Elliott

    ( Aug 29, 1964 to May 23, 2025 )
  • Geoffrey Horne

    ( Feb 6, 1958 to Mar 28, 1962 )

Biography

Here is the biography of Nancy Berg:

Nancy Berg was born to Paul Axel Berg and Dorothy Esther (Schanock) Berg. Her father, Paul, was of Swedish descent and served in the United States Coast Guard for 20 years. Her mother, Dorothy, was the eldest of three daughters of John and Frances Schanock. The couple had a unique marriage story, as they were initially opposed by their parents due to their age difference, but eventually got married in 1929.

Nancy's early life was marked by her parents' struggles, including a divorce when she was 14. She ran away from home at 16 and began modeling in Detroit, later moving to Miami and Chicago. She gained fame as a model, appearing on the cover of Vogue and modeling for various brands.

In the 1950s, Berg began to pursue acting, attending the Actors' Studio and making her New York stage debut in 1956. She appeared in several TV shows and films, including Paris Precinct, Count Sheep, and Fail Safe. She also worked as a makeup artist for a local New York City television station.

Berg's personal life was marked by struggles, including an abusive relationship with her mother and two failed marriages. She also struggled with addiction and depression. In her later years, she became a makeup artist and worked on various TV shows and films.

Berg's life was marked by both success and struggles, and she remains an iconic figure in the world of modeling and acting.

Career

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1980
Nurse
Nurse as Irene
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1964
Thunder in Dixie
Thunder in Dixie as Karen Hallet
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Fail Safe
Fail Safe as Ilsa Wolfe
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2000