Carrie Fisher biography
Carrie Fisher was an American actress, writer and screenwriter, born on 21 October 1956 in Beverly Hills, who died on 27 December 2016.
Carrie Fisher's screen career began in 1959 with A Visit with Debbie Reynolds, playing Little girl.
Carrie Fisher appeared in 62 films and 45 television or streaming titles between 1959 and 2023.
Honours include Disney Legends.
- Also known as
- Carrie Frances Fisher
- Born
- 21 October 1956
- Died
- 27 December 2016 (aged 60)
- Birthplace
- Beverly Hills
- Work
- Film actor, Novelist, Playwright, Voice actor, Screenwriter
- Film industries
- Hollywood and beyond
- Years active
- 1975 to 2016
- Awards
- Disney Legends
Carrie Fisher filmography
62 films and 45 television or streaming titles, newest first.
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Wonderwell | Hazel | Posthumous release; Filmed in 2016; Final film role | |
| 2020 | Have a Good Trip: Adventures in Psychedelics | English | ||
| 2019 | Star Wars: Episode IX , The Rise of Skywalker | English | ||
| 2019 | Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker | General Leia Organa | Repurposed archive footage; Posthumous release | |
| 2017 | Star Wars: Episode VIII , The Last Jedi | English | ||
| 2017 | Star Wars: The Last Jedi | General Leia Organa | Posthumous release; Dedicated to her memory | |
| 2016 | Bright Lights: Starring Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds | English | ||
| 2016 | Lego Star Wars: The Force Awakens | Princess Leia (voice) | ||
| 2015 | Star Wars: Episode VII , The Force Awakens | English | ||
| 2015 | Star Wars: The Force Awakens | General Leia Organa | ||
| 2014 | Maps to the Stars | English | ||
| 2014 | Family Guy: The Quest for Stuff | Angela (voice) | Mobile game | |
| 2012 | Dishonored | Female Broadcaster (voice) | ||
| 2009 | Sorority Row | Mrs. Crenshaw | ||
| 2009 | White Lightnin' | Cilla | ||
| 2009 | Fanboys | Doctor | Cameo | |
| 2008 | The Women | Bailey Smith | ||
| 2007 | Cougar Club | Glady Goodbey | ||
| 2007 | Suffering Man's Charity | Reporter | Cameo | |
| 2007 | Dreams on Spec | English | ||
| 2006 | The Return of Courtney Love | English | ||
| 2006 | The Wubbulous LIVE | Alexis La Sound | ||
| 2005 | Undiscovered | Carrie | ||
| 2005 | The Aristocrats | English | ||
| 2004 | Stateside | Mrs. Dubois |
Show all 62 films
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Wonderland | Sally Hansen | ||
| 2003 | Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle | Mother Superior | Cameo | |
| 2002 | A Midsummer Night's Rave | Mia's Mom | Cameo | |
| 2001 | Heartbreakers | Ms. Surpin | ||
| 2001 | Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back | Nun | Cameo | |
| 2000 | Lisa Picard is Famous | English | ||
| 2000 | Scream 3 | Bianca | Cameo | |
| 1997 | Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery | Therapist | Uncredited cameo | |
| 1993 | Last Action Hero | , N/a | Screenwriter, uncredited | |
| 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 | Sweet Revenge | Linda | ||
| 1990 | Sibling Rivalry | Iris Turner-Hunter | ||
| 1990 | Postcards from the Edge | , N/a | Screenwriter, based on her novel | |
| 1989 | When Harry Met Sally | Marie | ||
| 1989 | The 'Burbs | Carol Peterson | ||
| 1989 | She's Back | Beatrice | ||
| 1989 | Loverboy | Monica Delancy | ||
| 1988 | Appointment with Death | Nadine Boynton | ||
| 1987 | The Time Guardian | Petra | ||
| 1987 | Amazon Women on the Moon | Mary Brown | Segment: "Reckless Youth" | |
| 1986 | Hollywood Vice Squad | Betty Melton | ||
| 1986 | Hannah and Her Sisters | April | ||
| 1985 | The Man with One Red Shoe | Paula | ||
| 1984 | Garbo Talks | Lisa Rolfe | ||
| 1983 | Star Wars: Episode VI , Return of the Jedi | English | ||
| 1983 | Return of the Jedi | Princess Leia Organa | ||
| 1982 | Return of the Ewok | English | ||
| 1981 | Under the Rainbow | Annie Clark | ||
| 1980 | The Blues Brothers | Mystery Woman | ||
| 1980 | Star Wars: Episode V , The Empire Strikes Back | English | ||
| 1980 | The Empire Strikes Back | Princess Leia Organa | ||
| 1977 | Star Wars: Episode IV , A New Hope | English | ||
| 1977 | Star Wars | Princess Leia Organa | ||
| 1975 | Shampoo | Lorna Karpf |
Television and streaming
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Catastrophe | Mia Norris | 5 episodes | |
| 2014 | The Convention Conundrum | English | ||
| 2014 | Legit | Angela McKinnon | Episode: "Licked" | |
| 2014 | Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce | Cat | 2 episodes | |
| 2012 | It's Christmas, Carol! | Eve | Television film | |
| 2010 | Wright vs. Wrong | Joan Harrington | Pilot | |
| 2010 | Entourage | Anna Fowler | Episode: "Tequila and Coke" | |
| 2008 | Robot Chicken: Star Wars Episode II | Princess Leia Organa / Additional voices | Television special | |
| 2007 | Weeds | Celia's attorney | Episode: "The Brick Dance" | |
| 2007 | Side Order of Life | Dr. Gilbert | Episode: "Funeral for a Phone" | |
| 2007 | Odd Job Jack | Dr. Finch | Episode: "The Beauty Beast" | |
| 2007 | 30 Rock | Rosemary Howard | Episode: "Rosemary's Baby" | |
| 2006 | Friendly Fire | Chanteuse | Television film | |
| 2005 | Smallville | Pauline Kahn | Episode: "Thirst" | |
| 2005 | Romancing the Bride | Edwina | Television film | |
| 2005 | Family Guy | Angela (voice) | 25 episodes | |
| 2004 | Jack & Bobby | Madison Skutcher | Episode: "The First Lady" | |
| 2003 | Good Morning, Miami | Judy Silver | Episode: "A Kiss Before Lying" | |
| 2002 | A Nero Wolfe Mystery | Ellen Tenzer | Episode: "Motherhunt" | |
| 2001 | These Old Broads | Hooker | Television film; also writer and co-executive producer | |
| 1998 | Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist | Roz Katz (voice) | Episode: "Thanksgiving" | |
| 1997 | Roseanne | , N/a | Writer; episode: "Arsenic and Old Mom" | |
| 1997 | Gun | Nancy | Episode: "The Hole" | |
| 1995 | Present Tense, Past Perfect | Laurie | Television short | |
| 1995 | Frasier | Phyllis (voice) | Episode: "She's the Boss" |
Show all 45 titles
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles | , N/a | Co-wrote episode: "Paris, October 1916" | |
| 1989 | Trying Times | Enid | Episode: "Hunger Chic" | |
| 1989 | Alida's Problem | Alice Conway (voice) | Television film | |
| 1987 | Amazing Stories | Laurie McNamara | Episode: "Gershwin's Trunk" | |
| 1986 | Sunday Drive | Franny Jessup | Television film | |
| 1986 | Liberty | Emma Lazarus | Television film | |
| 1985 | Happily Ever After | Alice Conway (voice) | Television film | |
| 1985 | George Burns Comedy Week | Mitzi | Episode: "The Couch" | |
| 1985 | From Here to Maternity | Veronica | Television short | |
| 1985 | A Girl Named Alida | Alice Conway (voice) | Television film | |
| 1984 | Frankenstein | Elizabeth | Television film | |
| 1984 | Faerie Tale Theatre | Thumbelina | Episode: "Thumbelina" | |
| 1982 | Laverne & Shirley | Cathy | Episode: "The Playboy Show" | |
| 1980 | Saturday Night Live | Leprechaun | ||
| 1978 | Star Wars Holiday Special | Princess Leia Organa | Special | |
| 1978 | Ringo | Marquine | Television film | |
| 1978 | Leave Yesterday Behind | Marnie Clarkson | Television film | |
| 1977 | Come Back, Little Sheba | Marie | Television film | |
| 1969 | Debbie Reynolds and the Sound of Children | Girl Scout | Television film | |
| 1959 | A Visit with Debbie Reynolds | Little girl | Uncredited |