Rachel Chagall
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Rachel Chagall is an American
actress, who specialized in comedic roles. She best known for roles as Gaby on the film Gaby: A True Story
(1987), , for which she was nominated for Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Drama , and as Val Toriello on The Nanny
(1993–1999).
television series The Nanny
, alongside her longtime friend Fran Drescher
. The last name Toriello she took on the show was the last name of one of Fran's cousins.
She made guest appearances on Just Shoot Me!
and Strong Medicine
. She also played a mysterious woman in the show What I Like About You
. Under her birth name (Rachel Levin), Chagall appeared in Gaby: A True Story
(1987) in the title role as Gabriela Brimmer
(for which she was nominated for a Golden Globe - Best Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama) and White Palace (1990) in the role of Rachel. She also appeared in The Last Supper (1995).
On December 6, 2004, Chagall appeared at the cast reunion for The Nanny
, called The Nanny Reunion: A Nosh to Remember
. Since 2006 she has not done television roles.
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actress, who specialized in comedic roles. She best known for roles as Gaby on the film Gaby: A True Story
Gaby: A True Story
Gaby: A True Story is a 1987 American-Mexican drama film directed by Luis Mandoki and written by Michael Love and Martín Salinas. It chronicles the life of Gabriela Brimmer, Mexican writer and disability rights activist.- Plot :...
(1987), , for which she was nominated for Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Drama , and as Val Toriello on The Nanny
The Nanny (TV series)
The Nanny is an American television sitcom co-produced by Sternin & Fraser Ink, Inc., and Fran Drescher in association with TriStar Television for the CBS network...
(1993–1999).
Life and career
Born as Rachel Levin, she selected the name Rachel Chagall as there was already another Rachel Levin in the industry. She is perhaps best known for her role as the dimwitted sidekick, "Val", on the 1990s AmericanUnited States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
television series The Nanny
The Nanny (TV series)
The Nanny is an American television sitcom co-produced by Sternin & Fraser Ink, Inc., and Fran Drescher in association with TriStar Television for the CBS network...
, alongside her longtime friend Fran Drescher
Fran Drescher
Francine Joy "Fran" Drescher is an American film and television actress, comedian, screenwriter, director, producer, author, singer, talk show host, political lobbyist and health activist...
. The last name Toriello she took on the show was the last name of one of Fran's cousins.
She made guest appearances on Just Shoot Me!
Just Shoot Me!
Just Shoot Me! is an American television sitcom that aired for seven seasons on NBC from March 4, 1997 to August 16, 2003, with 148 episodes produced. The show was created by Steven Levitan, the show's executive producer.-Description:...
and Strong Medicine
Strong Medicine
Strong Medicine is a medical drama with a focus on feminist politics, health issues and class conflict. The television series aired on the Lifetime network from 2000 to 2006. It is distributed by Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. The series was created and produced in part by comedienne and...
. She also played a mysterious woman in the show What I Like About You
What I Like About You (TV series)
What I Like About You is an American television sitcom set mainly in New York City, following the lives of two sisters, Valerie Tyler and Holly Tyler . The series ran on The WB Television Network from September 20, 2002, to March 24, 2006, with a total of 86 episodes produced...
. Under her birth name (Rachel Levin), Chagall appeared in Gaby: A True Story
Gaby: A True Story
Gaby: A True Story is a 1987 American-Mexican drama film directed by Luis Mandoki and written by Michael Love and Martín Salinas. It chronicles the life of Gabriela Brimmer, Mexican writer and disability rights activist.- Plot :...
(1987) in the title role as Gabriela Brimmer
Gabriela Brimmer
Gabriela "Gaby" Brimmer , a writer and activist for persons with disabilities, was born in Mexico as a daughter of Austrian Jewish immigrants. Gaby was born with cerebral palsy and since childhood learned to act in a world that has difficulty accepting diversity...
(for which she was nominated for a Golden Globe - Best Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama) and White Palace (1990) in the role of Rachel. She also appeared in The Last Supper (1995).
On December 6, 2004, Chagall appeared at the cast reunion for The Nanny
The Nanny (TV series)
The Nanny is an American television sitcom co-produced by Sternin & Fraser Ink, Inc., and Fran Drescher in association with TriStar Television for the CBS network...
, called The Nanny Reunion: A Nosh to Remember
The Nanny Reunion: A Nosh to Remember
The Nanny Reunion: A Nosh to Remember is a one-hour special that reunited the cast of The Nanny. It originally aired on Lifetime on December 6, 2004. The cast members reminisce about the show and present exclusive blooper footage never shown on television, as well as an update on their current...
. Since 2006 she has not done television roles.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Other notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Gaby: A True Story Gaby: A True Story Gaby: A True Story is a 1987 American-Mexican drama film directed by Luis Mandoki and written by Michael Love and Martín Salinas. It chronicles the life of Gabriela Brimmer, Mexican writer and disability rights activist.- Plot :... |
Gaby | Nominated - Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Drama |
| 1990 | White Palace | Rachel | |
| 1993–1999 | The Nanny The Nanny (TV series) The Nanny is an American television sitcom co-produced by Sternin & Fraser Ink, Inc., and Fran Drescher in association with TriStar Television for the CBS network... |
Val Toriello | 79 episodes |
| 1995 | The Last Supper | Abortion Activist | |
| 1998 | The Simple Life The Simple Life The Simple Life was a reality television series that was broadcast from December 2, 2003 to August 5, 2007. The first three seasons aired on Fox, and the final two on E!... |
Herself | |
| 2001 | Odessa or Bust | Declining Agent | |
| Just Shoot Me! Just Shoot Me! Just Shoot Me! is an American television sitcom that aired for seven seasons on NBC from March 4, 1997 to August 16, 2003, with 148 episodes produced. The show was created by Steven Levitan, the show's executive producer.-Description:... |
Aunt Mindy | 1 episode, Sid & Nina | |
| 2004 | Strong Medicine Strong Medicine Strong Medicine is a medical drama with a focus on feminist politics, health issues and class conflict. The television series aired on the Lifetime network from 2000 to 2006. It is distributed by Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. The series was created and produced in part by comedienne and... |
Renee Edwards | 1 episode, Like Cures Like |
| The Nanny Reunion: A Nosh to Remember The Nanny Reunion: A Nosh to Remember The Nanny Reunion: A Nosh to Remember is a one-hour special that reunited the cast of The Nanny. It originally aired on Lifetime on December 6, 2004. The cast members reminisce about the show and present exclusive blooper footage never shown on television, as well as an update on their current... |
Herself | ||
| 2006 | What I Like About You What I Like About You (TV series) What I Like About You is an American television sitcom set mainly in New York City, following the lives of two sisters, Valerie Tyler and Holly Tyler . The series ran on The WB Television Network from September 20, 2002, to March 24, 2006, with a total of 86 episodes produced... |
Chocolate Lady | 1 episode, Now and Zen |