DANIEL DAVIS aka "Niles" TAWKS to Fran!

If you missed the segment from today's tawkshow, here's the wonderful reunion between "Nanny Fine" & "Niles."

[@jonathancineus6424]

I’ve heard him speaking such a convincing British English accent for so long that this almost feels that THIS is a fake accent.

[@JamaicanRain]

I feel like I am hearing remnants of an English accent! Maybe I am. Or it is just so weird that he is speaking in his normal accent that I think I am. 😂

[@GodOfVictory501]

Wow, I was convinced he was actually English after seeing him in The Nanny and The Prestige. His English accent was superb.

[@kefkaroth]

and part french...

[@spdutahraptor777]

me too!! not just for the accent... but I saw him portray some English characters... that made me think he was English

[@bridgetthollins1160]

Robot Lover sometimes on The Nanny you could tell. Some lines he said, he would speak with an American accent. I could always tell he wasn't british.

[@kaylalezabeth7175]

Yo, I literally flipped out when I found out he was American. I was like, "Whaaaaaaaa???"

[@davincent98]

I loved him as Moriarty in Star Trek

[@Brissieskater1]

The characters' Niles and CC, on screen, were absolutely brilliant. A true testimony to the acting talents of Lauren Lane and Daniel Davis.

[@nancyneville8700]

Brissieskater1 cute show,Daniel Davies marvelous,absolutely funny with puns and stingers to C

[@SweeetSue]

Agreed....supurb comedic acting from them both !

[@dulcecrystel9608]

Brissieskater1 i am totally agree with you!!

[@jessicalillianweinberg4401]

And there was a kind of shift in the show where more focus on was on them and they were kind of more likeable than Fran.

[@qeetuhd]

Isn't it funny that both have names which begin with the same letters

[@loveharrydaily]

I was in complete shock and awe when I found out he wasn't British.

[@marceldouglas6238]

He's British also. He is part American, and part British. Both mixed, but his accent makes him sound more British then American so some people can get confused by that.

[@tally1604]

He's 100% southern American. His natural accent is high society American, which is now obsolete as nobody speaks in it anymore.

[@sgillman16]

@@marceldouglas6238 He was born in Arkansas you moron. don't make things up.

[@cartoonfredbarney]

He was born in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. He’s not British at all. His first job was in Little Rock as a young boy.

[@carobeniteztv]

It´s amazing how he remains exactly the same! Yes, his hair is white, but I look at his face and listen to his voice and feel that he hasn't aged a day! Fran and him are wonderful people, God bless them

[@connienania486]

This was the most beautifully written show that was ever on TV.

[@DinaraTengri]

It's so weird to hear him speak with an American accent. Even though that's how he really speaks :)

[@dsfddsgh]

All this time i thought he was actually British, Just shows what a great british accent he had on the Nanny.

[@marceldouglas6238]

dsfddsgh He's British also. He is part American, and part British. Both mixed, but his accent makes him sound more British then American so some people can get confused by that

[@dsfddsgh]

I don't think he's part British at all. He's from Arkansas.

[@lialee5709]

Pat Rick You are a moron. It would of took you two seconds to look up he was born and raised in Arkansas. Google is powerful, learn to use it. Also if you must make a ass out of yourself learn how to type. Your sentence is like me saying I'm part American raised in America but I'm part Irish so for some reason I have a mixed accent. Fucking hieroglyphic like writing only rereading a couple times can be understood.

[@marceldouglas6238]

Wow. Your life is so boring that you take time in commenting on a subject that was from a year ago? And if I didn't know how to use Google, then how would I have made this account? Also, my friend is from America, but he's British, so that could be possible. Please be nice before commenting. The media is already filled with mean hypocrites (like you) so we do not need another one. Get lost, kid. :)Lia Lee

[@gcutebot]

OMG Niles without a British accent. I thought he's British the whole time! O.O

[@TheBrownIsland]

He sounds the same with his American accent. His Voice & manerism.

[@hofflover5]

I think a show always does well when there is genuine chemistry between the actors. The cast of The Nanny did and it shows.

[@GiaMarieCarangi]

He's so handsome! Always has been, always will be!! Very nice teeth, hair, voice, personality!!

[@evanclayton7887]

the nice teeth should be a hint that he's not actually British lol

[@carobeniteztv]

Oh he's tré chic, classic and elegant. A fine man indeed

[@dulcecrystel9608]

Yes my dalrling friend, is all a handsome gentleman this Mr.

[@Keeterx]

It's so ironic he's in plays!!!! On the nanny how maxwell would never let him in and cc making fun of him

[@carobeniteztv]

Remember he almost starred a Maxwell's play on The Nanny. Correct me if I am wrong, but he sang: once, while Fran, her sister Nadine and her brother in law were arguing, and another time he did a beautiful number about winning 5 bucks by hour (or sth like that). He's amazing, I'd LOVE to see him acting with Anthony Hopkins in a big movie

[@angelasaes]

@@carobeniteztv he also made a southern accent and danced tap lol

[@ruthyayra9908]

Remember him sliding on the floor in his shades n boxers in that dance? He did it perfect too. I never wanted to see that show end. God bless you both and Fran thank Hod your healed sweetie. Love all the actors of that show.

[@josephsorce7656]

She is so real, wish her all the happiness she's brought to others over the years. Thanks Fran

[@jerseygirlgm2303]

OH MY GOD he's American??? I THOUGHT HE WAS BRITISH

[@allies7184]

I felt the same way when I found out King Thranduil of 'The Hobbit' was American, and not British. The actor Lee Pace was absolutely perfect for the part.

[@Pac-Man187]

He does the British accent on the nanny.

[@alking7655]

@Jerseygirlgm, you can actually notice it in an episode of season 6 of "The Nanny." It's in a scene where he mentions CC being in shorts in the desert. The irony is, many thought it was Charles who was putting on the accent and the aristocrat. The aristocratic title Charles does actually hold, I believe a marque, I'm not sure which county.

[@tootsiedawn2016]

Same here!

[@fashiondiva6972]

He’s from oklahoma😂

[@BeingTheNerdIAm]

Wow... his accent is glorious.. You hear every letter too.. but ya, i legit am so not used to this.. I keep expecting an English accent hahah

[@allies7184]

It seems most Americans can't do a good British accent. However, I have found those from places like Arkansas, Tennessee, Kentucky, Oklahoma, etc have a special lift to their voices which makes an accent more plausible. Another example of this is the actor Lee Pace who plays king Thranduil in the Hobbit. He's from Oklahoma but speaks British in the film.

[@marias7599]

It’s interesting that you say you can hear “every letter” in his American accent because everyone outside the United States feel you Americans don’t pronounce all the letters. And I don’t mean this as an insult 😊 I’m Latin American and I feel that British people really pronounce the letters, particularly English people. When they say “better” you can really hear the “T” in there. You guys pronounce it as “R”...beRer And I could go on Happy holidays

[@DoggieFosters]

@@marias7599 I appreciate that you believe you hear 'better' as 'beRer,' but I'm confident no native English speaker does (whether AmE or BrE). When the "t" sound in the middle of words is changed in AmE, most everyone would report hearing "bedder" - like a mushy almost 'd'. You might find this article interesting --> learnersdictionary.com/qa/do-americans-pronounce-t-like-d I'm a big nerd and have always loved this stuff. Cheers! P.S. BrE often adds sounds to words, especially an "r at the end of words sike 'samba' can become 'samber' and 'idea' becomes 'idear.' Certain AmE accents/dialects do this as well, and I admit it drives me nuts. 🤣 You might really enjoy this forum and similar forum.wordreference.com/threads/pronunciation-r-added-to-words-ending-in-a-in-bre-idea-r.3310584/

[@beebanina5924]

Maria S' A d, not an r😉

[@MichaelBublesGirl27]

We all love and adore Daniel Davis so much. I had such a huge he crush on him when Daniel played Niles. I fell in love with Daniel Davis the first time I saw What The Butler Sang. And have loved Daniel Davis ever sence.

[@jessicalillianweinberg4401]

Niles was supposed to be the guy who didn't look handsome compared to Max...interesting that viewers seem to think Daniel is handsome.

[@legaleagle46]

What did you think when he came out?

[@TonyisManic]

I could listen to that mans voice all day.

[@LadySamurai88]

Funny that he speaks better British then Charles who actually came from London lol Btw i love Daniel how he played Niles he was always my favo together with C.C

[@tonyleedeakin6814]

Daniel was the best my favorite on the nanny

[@TheBrownIsland]

There's no such thing as speaking "Better" British than someone who's actually British. There's No 1 way British people sound. It's the same with Americans who all speak differently depending on where they're from. A New Yorker sounds different from a Floridian.

[@LadySamurai88]

@@TheBrownIsland Yes but Niles spoke better with an accent. He taught Charles (Max) to speak with a accent. That is what i read tho.

[@jcanitan]

He is adorable, good actor, great Nanny's friend! Please Fran Fine, you should do another reunion!

[@josepheknaian764]

He is so handsome with the hair like that and so such beautiful smile. Love him.

[@tootsiedawn2016]

Love this man. Shocking that he's a country boy but no Southern accent! 😲

[@dlittle39dl]

You Can Hear A Slight Southern Accent In His Voice.......😊💯👍🏾

[@earlofsmeg]

@@dlittle39dl it does escape him here and there.

[@DanielBrongers]

Wow. Fran looks as beautiful as the day the Nanny first aired. She is such a sweetheart. Can't get enough of her. Never in a million years did I realize that Daniel was American. In any case, this little reunion makes me wanna re-watch The Nanny all over again, which I have on DVD. I do wonder what has happened to those who played Maxwell's kids though.

[@sarcasticsugar4466]

Omg I thought he was British! His accent was AWESOME!

[@marklechman2225]

I've only seen his work as Prof. Moriarty on Star Trek The Next Generation but he is amazing. Even if you're not a fan of the show, it's worth checking out for his portrayal. Episodes: First appearance in "Elementary, Dear Data" and then later in "Ship in a Bottle."

[@808scott]

Soon to return in Star Trek: Picard 🤓

[@CASSIDYRN2024]

I just about fell over when "NILES" began speaking! He certainly had me and I'm sure a million others fooled. Brilliant actor!!

[@libertygiveme1987]

Now that's an ACTOR!!!

[@ramonc1942]

He is WONDERFUL!!!!! Just WONDERFUL!

[@ellenogden7362]

"Thank you, my darling."❤ Daddy Niles! ❤

[@binaway]

I think it's called the mid Atlantic accent. It sounds British to Americans and American to the Brits. Kelsey Grammer uses it in Frasier.

[@alterbria]

Ok, everybody here shocked he is not British. So I am not the only one xD

[@downtown82]

There you are... jumping, holding on to your teddybear... on television. What a proud moment ;)

[@patrickandrews7893]

He is REALLY a good actor!!! I guess I never realized that he was from Arkansas!!! I have FALLEN IN LOVE with the Nany!!!!!

[@jarrodwilson4091]

If you listen carefully, you can still hear niles

[@Beafteck89]

Great voice and smile. So talented and funny with those dry jabs.

[@annainspain5176]

Like so many talk show hosts, Fran constantly talks over the guest, interrupts and doesn't let the other person talk! The point is to let the guests speak, not her.

[@RiDankulous]

He did an episode on Star Trek Next Generation called Elementary, Dear Data. His performance was excellent.

[@RamajX]

What's amazing is he was just as easy to love as Niles as he was to hate as Professor Moriarty. Such a great actor.

[@jsharp1701]

And the episode Ship In a Bottle, which I like even more.

[@adelinas.7335]

No way! I’ll have to find that!

[@jackgoff2072]

He did 2 episodes in that series.

[@davidcatalano3781]

Thank you Miss Fran for a super funny and fun show! The Nanny is watched faithfully on COZY TV. GOD BLESS

[@mariefricchione437]

Fran, you’re the best! From Flushing to Hollywood you did it and did it so well. Everything you do if fantastic and you are always a winner. God bless you for overcoming everything you did. I love you so much❤️💙🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@TheEarthnicity]

He does such a good accent I had no clue he actually is American.

[@Domarius64]

Probably the only guy that can make the American accent sound as eloquent as British :)

[@robinhite4889]

I watch The Nanny every night from midnight to 2am on Cozi tv. In fact the last episode of the night just got over now. My favorite show of all time! Even though I've seen every episode, they are still so funny and make me laugh so loud, my son sometimes wakes up! Lol

[@lisakanaska7687]

Robin Hite omg me too I love that show

[@tonysmith5465]

Outstanding video friend. Great job and show. Thanks a lot. SC NAVY vet.

[@monskima]

Love, love, love Niles (aka Danny Davis). Thank you so much for posting this!

[@js4904]

how is it that everyone else who was on the Nanny has aged, but Fran hasn't

[@LordDragon38]

he has that george washington hairstyle going on lol

[@LordDragon38]

Rose Angel :)

[@mercedespuga1820]

I actually thought he was british for years Lol

[@trinadubya3406]

I saw him in "The Hunt for Red October" first. When he showed up on "Star Trek TNG" and "The Nanny" playing British, I wasn't sure if he was English who had a flawless American accent or an American who had a flawless English accent. Either way, he's an absolute doll.

[@fwwaller]

He narrated the audio book for Star Wars Darth Plagueis, he is the official voice for that character to me.

[@DoingItOurselvesOfficial]

I’m British and I always assumed he was too. His accent was perfect.

[@MedJayParis]

Favorite butler of all time !!! Brillant actor Daniel

[@batirtzeurkiaga4973]

I was totally convinced that he was British. I haven't seen him since the late 90's. I loved him as Niles. 💟💟💟💟💟💟💟💟

[@nigella4me]

He is so handsome ! :) Wow!

[@ez8546]

...and he actually looks younger than when he was on "The Nanny!"

[@vincentwigglewoggle4501]

Yeah, he does a great English accent, to state the obvious. Like many people, I was very surprised to find out that he's American. He'll always be Professor Moriarty to me :-)

[@dulcecrystel9608]

I love you Daniel Davis, you are an increíble actor, thank you by make me to laugh all time in The nanny...thankyou with all my heart..i love you NILES💕💕💕👏👏👏🙋

[@TomboyCactus101]

Danny!!! I think he still looks handsome

[@JoelLeBras]

Fran's laugh and voice are the same in the french version, it's amazing. P.S. the Teddy bear is a lil dog, HER lil dog !

[@kiddextersgodlyadventure129]

‘I want you to say hello to my favourite butler-‘ *crowd starts losing their minds*

[@Alma_Segovia]

que linda sonrisa la de "Niles" :3

[@roxanasc]

Transmite calidez

[@joseaavellanet4322]

Niles was so funny, great actor...

[@cynthiaennis3107]

Loved that! They’re both so amazingly talented! ♥️🌹

[@veroreyes1482]

I love Daniel Davies, he is great. Greetings from México.

[@iluvcorona77]

Thank you soo much for sharing and posting this! I love Daniel Davis soo much and him as being Niles the Butler! I did not want to miss it at all and i got to see this on youtube! amazing! I love you both dearly and you 2 are my favorite ch...aracters from The Nanny! muah :)

[@Jdvanbuskirk]

I saw him on Broadway in La Cage a Falls. He was wonderful!

[@BeazleyStudios]

He had a brief spot in The Hunt for Red October where he was a member of the US Navy where he had his natural American voice.

[@amandaallen7378]

I always thought he was British!! But he's actually American!! Who knew!!

[@gisselmercado3103]

i love them!!!! he's amazing 😍😍 i miss this show!

[@TheDazzledLynx]

"Soach a great tawker." :D

[@sethcarlow8363]

Awesome video. Niles was always funny on the Show on the Nanny . Daniel Dave was wonderful actor.

[@angeluvsvid15]

Hes hilarious he cracks me up

[@LunaSeaSane]

Great voice, Daniel. Stage voice.

[@lifewithlillychannel]

They are so precious 🥰 bless them ❤

[@ruthyayra9908]

Thanks making us happy still yet after all this time. I have all the cds The Nanny. Totally awesome

[@renellandrea]

comme back ! you are both amazing ! all the cast !! love The Nanny for ever !

[@skeletoncrusader]

He will always be Professor Moriarty to me.

[@luqmanharis6138]

Niles

[@deborahingle2301]

Me too!

[@laurenj347]

WOW! He does such a great British-English accent that I really thought he was from that region! To find out that he’s from here in America…👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻…BRAVO, good sir!

[@ElectedOfficial1]

I didn't know Fran had a talk show. Never knew.

[@cardinalslover09]

Unfortunately, it didn't last very long. I think it only ran for a season.

[@Midnight0Mistress]

Oh wow, I remember when i was a little girl I love watching The Nanny. I'm 25 now, I still love that show but I can't believe that he's not actually British!

[@jlducuarac]

He has a beautiful smile, so hot :D

[@nordimejia5790]

How the hell can this woman be so beautiful?.... Even today, in 2021, she is beautiful. Needless to say she look breath taking on this video.

[@awhiz57]

I LOVE him. So, so funny!

[@Nomad_of_Archoria]

Mr. Davis is real treasure. I like his roles!!!!!

[@AaronDanieltenni]

I love him so much. It feels so weird not hearing his British voice…

[@TheShoukhin]

My fav Character in Nanny..The Butler haaa...haaa

[@janineharrison5186]

My favorite character on the Nanny!

[@awbinn3377]

was gonna say ''he's AMERICAN???' but i can see i'm not the only one who would never guess

[@mikenahmias7102]

I love to imagine his play being produced by Mr. Sheffield.

[@elf341]

Thank you for sharing some of the show. Up here in Alaska, we are limited in entertainment access. If its not on the net then I probably wont get to see it :^) Congrats on your new show and I hope you find it very fulfilling.

[@paytonmiller8515]

I loved his English accent was so witty and intelligent ...although the American which is his real accent sounds quite dreamy 🙈😂

[@erlv1572]

Really I love this man, I love her smile, her voice. But her eyes are those who drive me "crazy".

[@alicesierra8805]

OMG DANIEL I THOUGHT YOU WERE BRITISH. I AM DEAD. OMG. UNDERRATED.

[@lunaneri82]

Que hermosa voz tiene este hombre! Y ni hablar de su sonrisa...

[@carobeniteztv]

Un hombre increíble

[@maraalvarez1886]

He' s so cute! Is he married? I can't stop smaling when he smiles.

[@tangiechapman6219]

He GAY

[@AdversaryHi]

Wow, I really thought that this guy was actually British! Bravo.

[@rubywingo6030]

An “inn” in Denton Texas?? Lol!! Probably DAYS INN!!! LOL!! I’m from there so I can laugh!!

[@debradonato7363]

He really pulled off The English Accent♥️🌟💙🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@novemberwallace7059]

I love y'alls show the nanny i love the way you and Niles would get C.C. with all those cut downs i get to lol my oxygen goes up on my mechaine cause my oxygen level drops real low when i lol real hard

[@marytestankeviciute4399]

How I enjoyed watching Nile in a the nanny.You are amazing ,charming ,funny , unique , hugely talented actor.All the time I see you in a The nanny impossible do not smile.What are great team actors

[@mscarolynnigro]

He looks fantastic here

[@alewilliams3554]

Lady in the front row flips out. For a second i could`ve sworn she was holding a real dog. :O

[@AngelicDove30]

I loved his wittiness on The Nanny.

[@jay-hg5lc]

thats really is his voice!!!!!!!!!