• Nana Visitor is an American actress, born as Nana Tucker in 1957
• She became famous for her role as Kira Nerys in the television show “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine” and for playing Jean Ritter in the series “Wildfire”
• Her career started in the 70s appearing in the Broadway production of “My One and Only” and debuting in film in the 1977 horror flick “The Sentinel.”
• Her breakthrough came in 1993 when she became part of “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine”, increasing her wealth tremendously
• She has been married three times and has two children, Buster Miscusi and Django El Tahir El Siddig. Her net worth is over $4 million.



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Short Info

Date Of BirthJuly 26, 1957
SpouseMatthew Rimmer (m. 2003), Alexander Siddig (m. 1997–2001), Nick Miscusi (m. 1989–1994)
FactEx-niece-in-law of actress-dancer Cyd Charisse. Niece of Nico Charisse.


Who is Nana Visitor?

Born Nana Tucker on the 26th of July 1957, as Nana Visitor she is an American actress who became famous for her role as Kira Nerys in the television show “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine,” and then for playing Jean Ritter in the series “Wildfire.”

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Nana Visitor’s Early Life

Visitor was born in New York City into a family of performers, with her mother Nenette Charisse a ballet teacher, and her father Robert Tucker, a choreographer. She is also the neice of Cyd Charisse, an actress and a dancer. No other information is available regarding Visitor’s childhood and early education.

Nana Visitor’s Career

Visitor’s career started in the ‘70s, acting in the Broadway production of “My One and Only.” She later on debuted on film in the 1977 horror flick “The Sentinel,” and later on television, appearing in various soap operas including “The Doctors”, “Ryan’s Hope”, and “One Life to Live.” Her early years as an actress helped establish her career and also her net worth. In the ‘80s, Visitor decided to adapt her new stage name “Nana Visitor” and continued appearing in more television series, including “Hunter”, “MacGuyver”, “Knight Rider”, and “Highway to Heaven.”

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After years of support roles, Visitor’s breakthrough finally came in 1993 when she became part of the series “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine,” playing the role of Major Kira Nerys from the planet Bajor, who became one of the lead characters in the show, and subsequently becoming a colonel and leading the fight against the Cardassians, staying in the show until 1999. The success of the series not only helped her career but also increased her wealth tremendously.

Nana Visitor after “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine”

Visitor decided to take a break from television and movies in 2001, and joined the cast of the Broadway production of “Chicago” playing the role of Roxie hart. Not long after, she once again bagged a memorable role when she became part of the series “Wildfire,” as Jean Ritter, one of the main characters, which lasted for three years, and furhter helped her career as well as her net worth.

After “Wildfire”, Visitor became a voice actor too, lending her talent in “Family Guy” in which she played multiple roles from 2009 until 2014. After her successful appearance in many television shows, Visitor also appeared in movies, being involved in “Friday the 13th”, “The Resident”, and “Ted 2.” Today, Visitor is still active in acting, recently appearing in “Dynasty.”

Nana Visitor’s Body Measurement

In terms of her body measurement, Visitor is 5ft 8ins (1.73m) tall, and apparently weighs 127 lbs (58 kg.). She also has brown eyes.

Nana Visitor’s Net Worth

As of late 2018 and based on authoritative sources, Visitor’s net worth is reported to be over $4 million, acquire from her long years in the television and film industry.

Nana Visitor’s Personal Life

In terms of her personal life, Visitor has had a colourful one having married three times, firstly to Nick Miscusi in 1989 with whom she had a child together named Buster Miscusi, but they went their separate ways after five years of marriage.

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In 1997 Visitor married her co-star Alexander Siddig, which resulted in a child named Django El Tahir El Siddig, but their marriage ended in divorce in 2001. In 2002, Visitor had a whirlwind romance with Matthey Rimmer – they became engaged within a year, and married in April 2003, and have been together ever since.

General Info

Full NameNana Visitor
Date Of BirthJuly 26, 1957
Height1.72 m
ProfessionActor
NationalityAmerican

Family

SpouseMatthew Rimmer (m. 2003), Alexander Siddig (m. 1997–2001), Nick Miscusi (m. 1989–1994)
ChildrenBuster Miscusi, Django El Tahir El Siddig
ParentsNenette Charisse Tucker, Robert Tucker
SiblingsZan Charisse, Ian Tucker

Accomplishments

MoviesThe Sentinel, They Are Among Us, Swing Vote, Babysitter Wanted, The Resident, In My Pocket, A Rising Tide, Ted 2, Friday the 13th Part 2 (3D)
TV ShowsWildfire, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Working Girl, Ryan's Hope, Ivan the Terrible

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Quotes

#Quote
1I have deep feelings about Star Trek. I feel that it's able to present archetypes that are important storytelling tools. And we need storytelling.
2[When asked if she felt Terry Farrell made the right decision by leaving Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993).] Absolutely. Because she was following her own instincts. That can't be wrong and she certainly got a lot more years of experience doing the Ted Danson show Becker (1998) on CBS. I'll admit that I tried to talk Terry out of it. That I wanted her to stay. But she told me very eloquently that it was what her heart insisted upon. You can't argue with that.

Facts

#Fact
1Best known by the public (and by many sci-fi fans) for her role as Major (later Colonel) Kira Nerys on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993).
2(May 1-3, 2009) Attended FedCon 18 in Bonn, Germany with her fellow Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993) cast members Marc Alaimo (Gul Dukat) and Jeffrey Combs (Brunt/Weyoun).
3Is one of only 26 actors that have acted in both the Star Trek and Doctor Who franchises.
4An asteroid discovered on April 22, 2001 has been named 26733 Nanavisitor (2001 HC16) in her honor. It's a small, main-belt asteroid which takes 4.2 years to orbit the sun.
5Has three dogs: a hairless Chinese crested, a black and white miniature toy poodle and a black and white standard poodle (named "Helen").
6Currently lives in Los Angeles, California.
7Fellow Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993) cast member Andrew Robinson is the godfather of Nana's son, Django.
8Went back to work on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993) two weeks after her son, Django, was born.
9She's an admitted claustrophobic. She had a hard time filming the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993) episode Star Trek: Deep Space Nine: Second Skin (1994) in which her character, Major Kira Nerys, appeared as a Cardassian because of the full rubber makeup she had to wear. Her co-star in the episode, Andrew Robinson, played Elim Garak, who became claustrophobic at a young age on Cardassia.
10Gave birth to her son, Django El Tahir El Siddig, during the filming of the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993) episode Star Trek: Deep Space Nine: Let He Who Is Without Sin... (1996). Not surprisingly, she did not appear in that episode.
11Sister of actor Ian Tucker and actress Zan Charisse.
12She was accepted at Princeton University but kept deferring and did not attend.
13Ex-niece-in-law of actress-dancer Cyd Charisse. Niece of Nico Charisse.
14Son, Buster Miscusi, is from a previous marriage to Nicholas Miscusi.
15Son, Django El Tahir El Siddig, born on September 16, 1996, was named for Django Reinhardt, a jazz musician. Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993) co-star, Alexander Siddig, is Django Siddig's father.
16On October 28, 1995, she received the Best Supporting Actress in a Genre Television Series honor from the the Sci-Fi Universe Readers' Choice Universe awards.
17Nana is the daughter of dancers, choreographer Robert Tucker and ballet teacher Nenette Charisse

Pictures

Movies

Actress

TitleYearStatusCharacter
A Bread Factory, Part One2018post-productionElsa
A Bread Factory, Part Two2018post-productionElsa
Unbelievable!!!!!2017completedDr. Samantha Stamen
Full Out2016TV Mini-SeriesXan
Ted 22015Adoption Agent
A Rising Tide2015Eva
Castle2012TV SeriesDr. Patty Barker
In My Pocket2011Mrs. Jameson
Grimm2011TV SeriesMelissa Wincroft
Torchwood2011TV SeriesOlivia Colasanto
The Resident2011Real Estate Agent
Friday the 13th2009Pamela Voorhees
Babysitter Wanted2008Linda Albright
Wildfire2005-2008TV SeriesJean Ritter
Swing Vote2008Galena Greenleaf
Battlestar Galactica2008TV SeriesEmily Kowalski
Mini's First Time2006Principal Patty Andrews
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation2004TV SeriesMrs. Garbett-Katz
They Are Among Us2004TV MovieColette
According to Jim2004TV SeriesVeronica
Las Vegas2003TV SeriesVera
Frasier2003TV SeriesSharon
Dark Angel2001TV SeriesDr. Elizabeth Renfro / Madame X
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine - The Fallen2000Video GameMaj. Kira Nerys (voice)
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine1993-1999TV SeriesMaj. Kira Nerys Col. Kira Nerys Intendant Kira ...
The Outer Limits1998TV SeriesCecilia Fairman
Hiller and Diller1997TV Series
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine - Harbinger1996Video GameMaj. Kira Nerys (voice)
Burke's Law1995TV SeriesPatricia Jackson
Matlock1987-1993TV SeriesDr. Clara Farmington / Erin Whitley / Shannon Blackwell / ...
Empty Nest1990-1991TV SeriesMargie / Dr. Dawn Phleps
Drexell's Class1991TV SeriesHelen Selwyn
Baby Talk1991TV SeriesRobin Taylor
Murder, She Wrote1990TV SeriesMarcia McPhee
Working Girl1990TV SeriesBryn Newhouse
Nikki and Alexander1989TV MovieJeri Lea
Doogie Howser, M.D.1989TV SeriesCharmagne
Thirtysomething1989TV SeriesCindy, Miles' Fiance
L.A. Law1988TV SeriesBetsy Major
Night Court1988TV SeriesValerie Sanders
A Father's Homecoming1988TV MovieLaura Purcell
Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color1988TV SeriesBillie Muncey
In the Heat of the Night1988TV SeriesEdie Sommers
Jake and the Fatman1988TV SeriesE.J. Donovan
Hooperman1987TV SeriesNatalie Sandoval
The Spirit1987TV MovieEllen Dolan
MacGyver1985-1987TV SeriesCarol Varnay / Laura Farren
Ohara1987TV SeriesLaura
Scarecrow and Mrs. King1987TV SeriesFelicia McMasters
The Colbys1987TV SeriesGeorgina Sinclair
Highway to Heaven1986TV SeriesMargaret Swann
Downtown1986TV SeriesBusinesswoman
Alfred Hitchcock Presents1986TV SeriesDoris
Hotel1986TV SeriesWendy Carlton
Knight Rider1986TV SeriesSandra Rusk
Fraud Squad1985TV Short
The Twilight Zone1985TV SeriesLori (segment "Dead Woman's Shoes")
It's a Living1985TV SeriesSecretary
Remington Steele1985TV SeriesEileen Fitzgerald
Hunter1985TV SeriesAmy Laurton
Ryan's Hope1978-1979TV SeriesNancy Feldman
The Sentinel1977Girl at End (as Nana Tucker)
Ivan the Terrible1976TV SeriesSvetlana Petrovsky
One Life to Live1968TV SeriesGeorgina Whitman #2 (1982)
The Doctors1963TV SeriesDarcy Collins (1980-1981)

Soundtrack

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine1998TV Series performer - 1 episode

Thanks

TitleYearStatusCharacter
The Captains2011Documentary the producers wish to thank

Self

TitleYearStatusCharacter
What We Left Behind: Looking Back at Deep Space Nine2017Documentary filmingHerself
From the Mouths of Babes2013-2016TV Series documentaryHerself
The Captains Close Up2013TV SeriesHerself
Get a Life!2012TV Movie documentaryHerself
Geek Crash Course2012TV SeriesHerself
The Captains2011DocumentaryHerself
Trek Nation2010DocumentaryHerself
Biography2005-2010TV Series documentaryHerself / Bryn Newhouse
FedCon XVIII: The Golden Future2009DocumentaryHerself
Babysitter Wanted: Behind the Scenes2009Video documentary shortHerself
Creating an X52007Video documentary shortHerself
Dark Angel: Genesis2007Video documentary shortHerself
Galileo7: Family Matters2005Video documentaryHerself
Trekkies 22004DocumentaryHerself
Larry King Live1994TV SeriesHerself - Guest
'Star Trek: Deep Space Nine': Behind the Scenes1993Video documentaryHerself

Archive Footage

TitleYearStatusCharacter
How William Shatner Changed the World2005TV Movie documentaryMaj. Kira Nerys
Great Performances2003TV SeriesPrawn (Chorus Girl)
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Companion1999Video GameMaj. Kira Nerys

Awards

Won Awards

YearAwardCeremonyNominationMovie
1999OFTA Television AwardOnline Film & Television AssociationBest Actress in a Syndicated SeriesStar Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993)
1998OFTA Television AwardOnline Film & Television AssociationBest Actress in a Syndicated SeriesStar Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993)
1997OFTA Television AwardOnline Film & Television AssociationBest Actress in a Syndicated SeriesStar Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993)
1995Universe Reader's Choice AwardSci-Fi Universe Magazine, USABest Supporting Actress in a Genre TV SeriesStar Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993)

Nominated Awards

YearAwardCeremonyNominationMovie
1999OFTA Television AwardOnline Film & Television AssociationBest Supporting Actress in a Drama SeriesStar Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993)
1998OFTA Television AwardOnline Film & Television AssociationBest Supporting Actress in a SeriesStar Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993)
1997OFTA Television AwardOnline Film & Television AssociationBest Supporting Actress in a SeriesStar Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993)
1997OFTA Television AwardOnline Film & Television AssociationBest Supporting Actress in a Drama SeriesStar Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993)

Source: IMDb, Wikipedia

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