Carrie Fisher (I) (1956–2016)

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Carrie Frances Fisher was born on October 21, 1956 in Burbank, California, to singers/actors Eddie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds. She was an actress and writer known for Star Wars (1977), Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980) and Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (1983). Fisher is also known for her book, "Postcards from the ... See full bio »

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 2022 Wonderwell (completed)
Hazel
 2005-2017 Family Guy (TV Series)
Angela / Angela as Mon Mothma
- Don't Be a Dickens at Christmas (2017) ... Angela (voice)
- Three Directors (2017) ... Angela (voice)
- Peter's Lost Youth (2017) ... Angela (voice)
- Carter and Tricia (2016) ... Angela (voice)
- Candy, Quahog Marshmallow (2016) ... Angela (voice)
Show all 25 episodes
 2015-2017 Catastrophe (TV Series)
Mia
- Episode #3.6 (2017) ... Mia
- Episode #2.6 (2015) ... Mia
- Episode #2.1 (2015) ... Mia
- Episode #1.5 (2015) ... Mia
- Episode #1.2 (2015) ... Mia
 2016 Lego Star Wars: The Force Awakens (Video Game)
Leia Organa (voice)
 2014-2016 Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce (TV Series)
Cat
- Rule #25: Beware the Second Chance (2016) ... Cat
- Rule #23: Never Lie to the Kids (2014) ... Cat
 2015 The Keith Lemon Sketch Show (TV Series)
Princess Leia
- Episode #1.3 (2015) ... Princess Leia
- Episode #1.1 (2015) ... Princess Leia
 2014 Maps to the Stars
Carrie Fisher
 2014 Legit (TV Series)
Angela McKinnon
- Licked (2014) ... Angela McKinnon
 2014 Family Guy: The Quest for Stuff (Video Game)
Angela (voice)
 2014 The Big Bang Theory (TV Series)
Carrie Fisher
- The Convention Conundrum (2014) ... Carrie Fisher
 2012 It's Christmas, Carol! (TV Movie)
Eve
 2012 Dishonored (Video Game)
Alternate Street Speaker (voice)
 2010 Wright vs. Wrong (TV Movie)
Joan Harrington
 2010 Entourage (TV Series)
Anna Fowler
- Tequila and Coke (2010) ... Anna Fowler
 2009 Sorority Row
Mrs. Crenshaw
 2009 Fanboys
Doctor
 2009 White Lightnin'
Cilla
 2008 Robot Chicken: Star Wars Episode II (TV Short)
Princess Leia Organa / Mon Mothma / Krayt Dragon's Mother (voice)
 2008/I The Women
Bailey Smith
 2007 30 Rock (TV Series)
Rosemary Howard
- Rosemary's Baby (2007) ... Rosemary Howard
 2007 Side Order of Life (TV Series)
Dr. Gilbert
- Funeral for a Phone (2007) ... Dr. Gilbert
 2007 Weeds (TV Series)
Arlene Cutter
- The Brick Dance (2007) ... Arlene Cutter
 2007 Odd Job Jack (TV Series)
Dr. Finch
- The Beauty Beast (2007) ... Dr. Finch
 2007 Cougar Club
Glady Goodbey
 2007 Suffering Man's Charity
Reporter
 2006 Friendly Fire (Video)
Chanteuse
 2005 Smallville (TV Series)
Pauline Kahn
- Thirst (2005) ... Pauline Kahn
 2005 Undiscovered
Carrie
 2004 The Rutles 2: Can't Buy Me Lunch (TV Movie)
Carrie Fisher - Interviewee
 2004 Jack & Bobby (TV Series)
Madison Skutcher
- The First Lady (2004) ... Madison Skutcher
 2004 Romancing the Bride (TV Movie)
Edwina
 2004 Stateside
Mrs. Dubois
 2003 Good Morning, Miami (TV Series)
Judy Silver
- A Kiss Before Lying (2003) ... Judy Silver
 2003 Wonderland
Sally Hansen
 2003 Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle
Mother Superior
 2002 A Midsummer Night's Rave
Mia's Mom
 2002 A Nero Wolfe Mystery (TV Series)
Ellen Tenzer
- Motherhunt: Part 2 (2002) ... Ellen Tenzer
- Motherhunt: Part 1 (2002) ... Ellen Tenzer
 2001 Heartbreakers
Ms. Surpin
 2001 These Old Broads (TV Movie)
Hooker
 2000 Sex and the City (TV Series)
Carrie Fisher
- Sex and Another City (2000) ... Carrie Fisher
 2000 Lisa Picard Is Famous
Carrie Fisher
 2000 Scream 3
Bianca
 1999 It's Like, You Know... (TV Series)
Carrie Fisher
- Arthur 2: On the Rocks (1999) ... Carrie Fisher
 1998 Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist (TV Series)
Roz Katz
- Thanksgiving (1998) ... Roz Katz (voice)
 1997 Gun (TV Series)
Nancy
- The Hole (1997) ... Nancy
 1997 Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery
Therapist (uncredited)
 1995 Present Tense, Past Perfect (TV Movie)
 1995 Ellen (TV Series)
Carrie Fisher
- The Movie Show (1995) ... Carrie Fisher
 1995 Frasier (TV Series)
Phyllis
- She's the Boss (1995) ... Phyllis (voice)
 1992 This Is My Life
Claudia Curtis
 1991 Hook
Woman Kissing on Bridge (uncredited)
 1991 Soapdish
Betsy Faye Sharon
 1991 Drop Dead Fred
Janie
 1990 Sibling Rivalry
Iris Turner-Hunter
 1990 Sweet Revenge (TV Movie)
Linda
 1989 Trying Times (TV Series)
Enid
- Hunger Chic (1989) ... Enid
 1989 She's Back
Beatrice
 1989 Two Daddies? (TV Movie)
Alice Conway (voice)
 1989 Loverboy
Monica Delancy / Pizza customer
 1989 The 'Burbs
Carol Peterson
 1988 Appointment with Death
Nadine Boynton
 1987 The Time Guardian
Petra
 1987 Amazon Women on the Moon
Mary Brown (segment "Reckless Youth")
 1987 Amazing Stories (TV Series)
Laurie McNamara
- Gershwin's Trunk (1987) ... Laurie McNamara (uncredited)
 1986 The Magical World of Disney (TV Series)
Franny Jessup
- Sunday Drive (1986) ... Franny Jessup
 1986 Liberty (TV Movie)
Emma Lazarus
 1986 Hollywood Vice Squad
Betty Melton
 1986 Hannah and Her Sisters
April
 1985 From Here to Maternity (TV Movie)
Veronica
 1985 Happily Ever After (TV Movie)
Alice Conway (voice)
 1984 Frankenstein (TV Movie)
Elizabeth
 1984 Garbo Talks
Lisa Rolfe
 1984 Faerie Tale Theatre (TV Series)
Thumbelina
- Thumbelina (1984) ... Thumbelina
 1982 Laverne & Shirley (TV Series)
Cathy
- The Playboy Show (1982) ... Cathy
 1981 Under the Rainbow
Annie Clark
 1980 The Blues Brothers
Mystery Woman
 1980 Saturday Night Live (TV Series)
Leprechaun
- Paul Simon, James Taylor & David Sanborn (1980) ... Leprechaun (uncredited)
 1978 The Star Wars Holiday Special (TV Movie)
Princess Leia Organa
 1978 The Story of the Faithful Wookiee (Short)
Princess Leia Organa (voice, uncredited)
 1978 Leave Yesterday Behind (TV Movie)
Marnie Clarkson
 1978 Ringo (TV Movie)
Marquine
 1977 Come Back, Little Sheba (TV Movie)
Marie
 1977 Star Wars
Princess Leia Organa
 1975 Shampoo
Lorna
 1969 Debbie Reynolds and the Sound of Children (TV Movie)
Girl Scout
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Personal Details

Other Works:

Novel: "Delusions of Grandma," Simon & Schuster, ISBN 0671718282 See more »

Publicity Listings:

4 Print Biographies | 1 Portrayal | 8 Interviews | 30 Articles | 13 Pictorials | 16 Magazine Cover Photos | See more »

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Height:

5' 1" (1.55 m)

Spouse:

Paul Simon  (divorced)

Children:

Billie Lourd

Relatives:

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Personal Quote:

[on the sale of Lucasfilm to Disney] I'm now a Disney Princess! See more »

Trivia:

She has appeared in four films that have been selected for the National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as being "culturally, historically or aesthetically" significant: Star Wars (1977), Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980), The Blues Brothers (1980) and Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (1983). See more »

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