Nancy Dow

Nancy Maryanne Dow (July 22, 1936 – May 25, 2016) was an American television and film actress. She was married to actor John Aniston and was the mother of actress Jennifer Aniston. Early life Dow was born in West Hartford, Connecticut, one of six daughters of Louise (née Grieco) and Gordon McLean Dow. Her maternal grandfather, Louis Grieco, was an Italian immigrant; her other ancestry included English, Scottish and Irish. Dow had five sisters: Linda, Martha, Sally, Joan and Jean. Career Dow was an actress, model and author. Dow acted in a few television shows, including The Beverly Hillbillies, where she played Athena in one episode.