Carrie Fisher
Biography
Carrie Frances Fisher (October 21, 1956 – December 27, 2016) was an American actress, novelist, screenwriter, and lecturer. Daughter of the famous actors Debbie Reynolds and Eddie Fisher, she gained fame for her portrayal of Princess Leia Organa in the original Star Wars trilogy. Her novel Postcards from the Edge was also a bestseller, for which she wrote a screenplay to the film of the same name.
Also Known As
Movie Appearances
Star Wars
as Princess Leia Organa
1977
The Blues Brothers
as Mystery Woman
1980
When Harry Met Sally...
as Marie
1989
Frankenstein
as Elizabeth
1984
Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back
as Nun
2001
The Empire Strikes Back
as Princess Leia
1980
Return of the Jedi
as Princess Leia
1983
Drop Dead Fred
as Janie
1991
Scream 3
as Bianca Burnette
2000
The Man with One Red Shoe
as Paula
1985
Appointment with Death
as Nadine Boynton
1988
Heartbreakers
as Ms. Surpin
2001
Wonderland
as Sally Hansen
2003
Hannah and Her Sisters
as April Knox
1986
Shampoo
as Lorna
1975
The 'Burbs
as Carol Peterson
1989
The Time Guardian
as Petra
1987
Soapdish
as Betsy Faye Sharon
1991
Can't Buy Me Lunch: Another Look at The Rutles
as Self - Interviewee
2003
Sorority Row
as Mrs. Crenshaw
2009
TV Appearances
The Tony Danza Show
as Self - Guest
2004
The View
as Self
1997
Frasier
as Phyllis (voice)
1993
On the Lot
as Self - Host
2007
Richard & Judy
as Self
2001
Laverne & Shirley
as Cathy
1976
Smallville
as Pauline Kahn
2001
30 Rock
as Rosemary Howard
2006
Bring Back...
as Self
2005
Intimate Portrait
as Self
1993
So Graham Norton
as Self - Guest
1998
Saturday Night Clive
1989