Nancy Drew is a fictional character, a sleuth in an American mystery series created by publisher Edward Stratemeyer as the female counterpart to his Hardy Boys series. The character first appeared in 1930. The books are ghostwritten by a number of authors and published under the collective pseudonym Carolyn Keene. Over the decades, the character evolved in response to changes in US culture and tastes. The books were extensively revised and shortened, beginning in 1959, in part to lower printing costs with arguable success. In the revision process, the heroine's original character was changed to be less unruly and violent. In the 1980s, an older and more professional Nancy emerged in a new series, The Nancy Drew Files, that included romantic subplots for the sleuth. The original Nancy Drew Mystery Stories series started in 1930 and ended in 2003. Launched in 2004, the Girl Detective series features Nancy driving a hybrid electric vehicle and using a cell phone.
| First appearance | The Secret of the Old Clock (1930) |
| Created by | Edward Stratemeyer |
| Portrayed by | Bonita Granville (1938–39 films), Pamela Sue Martin (1977 TV series), Janet Louise Johnson (1977 TV series), Tracy Ryan (1995 TV series), Maggie Lawson (2002 TV film), Emma Roberts (2007 film), Sophia Lillis (2019 film), Kennedy McMann (2019 TV series) |
| Voiced by | Lani Minella, Claire Boynton, Brittany Cox |
| Gender | Female |
| Occupation | Detective |
| Family | Carson Drew (father) |
| Nationality | American |
About Nancy Drew
Based on the mystery book series of the same name, the series sees 18-year-old Nancy witness a murder. She teams with her friends to find the person responsible.
Achievement of Nancy Drew
The show is the third Nancy Drew TV series after The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries from 1977. Josh Schwartz is one of the creators of the show. He was previously known for creating The O.C. and Gossip Girl.
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Latest information about Nancy Drew updated on July 28 2021.
