Nancy Olson is an American actress who is best known for her roles in the 1950s films Sunset Boulevard and Father of the Bride. She was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in Sunset Boulevard. Olson also appeared in other films such as The Absent-Minded Professor, Pollyanna, and The Honeymoon Machine. She retired from acting in the early 1960s and has since been involved in various philanthropic activities.