Nancy Hower (born May 11, 1966 in Wyckoff, New Jersey) is an American actress, director, screenwriter and producer.
Nancy Hower grew up in Wyckoff, New Jersey, U.S., and is one of nine children. She appeared onstage for the first time as a senior in high school. Upon graduating from high school, Nancy continued her studies at the prestigious Juilliard School in New York City where she majored in drama. During her years at Juilliard, she appeared in such productions as King Lear, And A Nightingale Sang, Macbeth, The Fifth of July, and The Would-Be Gentleman. She also later appeared in two stage productions at the Williamstown Theatre Festival in Massachusetts.