Carrie Fisher Biography, Age, Family, Education, Net Worth, Movies & More

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Carrie Frances Fisher (21 October 1956 – 27 December 2016) was an American actress, novelist, screenwriter, and lecturer. She is most famous for her portrayal of Princess Leia Organa in the original Star Wars trilogy, her bestselling novel Postcards from the Edge, for which she wrote the screenplay to the film of the same name, and her autobiography Wishful Drinking.

Carrie Fisher

Carrie Fisher Biography / Wiki

NameCarrie Fisher
Also KnowCarrie Frances Fisher , Кэрри Фишер, Кэрри Фрэнсис Фишер, 캐리 피셔
GenderFemale
Known ForActing
Place of BirthBeverly Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA
Date of BirthOctober 21, 1956
Age(as in 2023)60
Deathday2016-12-27

Carrie Fisher Acting Movies

Movie NameCharacterRelease DateOverview
Carrie Fisher: Wishful DrinkingHerself2010-12-10“Wishful Drinking” is based on Fisher’s memoirs of the same title. The stage adaptation had its world premiere in 2006 at the Geffen Playhouse in L.A….
Classic Creatures: Return of the JediNarrator/Herself1983-11-21Go behind the scenes — and into the costumes — as production footage from Return of the Jedi is interspersed with vintage monster movie clips in t…
She’s BackBeatrice1989-07-07A henpecked electrician is nagged by his recently deceased wife into taking revenge on the gang responsible for her death….
Bright Lights: Starring Carrie Fisher and Debbie ReynoldsSelf2017-01-11An intimate portrait of Hollywood royalty featuring Debbie Reynolds, Todd Fisher, and Carrie Fisher….
ThumbelinaThumbelina1984-06-11Thumbelina is the answer to her mother’s prayers but is all too soon stolen away by Mother Toad as a wife for her son. With the help of many different…
WonderwellHazelA coming-of-age fairy tale set between modern-day Italy and an imaginary realm just beyond, Wonderwell follows Violet, a naive and inquisitive 12 year…
Wright vs. WrongJoan HarringtonA strong-minded, ambitious political personality espouses the conservative, right-wing agenda. However, while she has this tough, conservative persona…
Star Wars: The Rise of SkywalkerGeneral Leia Organa2019-12-18The surviving Resistance faces the First Order once again as the journey of Rey, Finn and Poe Dameron continues. With the power and knowledge of gener…
From Here to MaternityVeronica1986-04-20Three women are on a quest to become mothers….
White Lightnin’Cilla2009-01-19Deep in the heart of the Appalachian Mountains in West Virginia, where every man owns a gun and a moonshine still, abides living legend Jesco White, “…
Under the RainbowAnnie Clark1981-07-31In World War II era Los Angeles, the manager of the Culver Hotel leaves his nephew in charge for a weekend. The nephew changes the name to the Hotel R…
SPFX: The Empire Strikes BackPrincess Leia1980-09-22Hosted by Mark Hamill, this revealing documentary offers behind-the-scenes glimpses into the amazing special effects that transformed George Lucas’ …
Sunday DriveFranny Jessup1986-11-30Two identical cars pull up to a restaurant, one belonging to a childless couple who are taking care of their niece and nephew while their parents are …
It’s Christmas, Carol!Eve2012-11-18The story of driven, heartless, publishing executive, Carol Huffman, who on Christmas eve is visited by the ghost of her former boss, Eve. Eve tells C…
Sweet RevengeLinda1990-07-09An attorney plays match-maker for her ex-husband, by hiring an actress to seduce him – all in an attempt to try and rid herself of alimony payments….
A Child’s Garden of Poetry2011-04-28Poems by some of the greatest writers of all time are brought to life through lyrical animation and readings by some of today’s most respected perfo…
Come Back, Little ShebaMarie1977-12-31An emotionally remote recovering alcoholic and his dowdy, unambitious wife face a personal crisis when they take in an attractive lodger….
Star Wars: The Last JediGeneral Leia Organa2017-12-13Rey develops her newly discovered abilities with the guidance of Luke Skywalker, who is unsettled by the strength of her powers. Meanwhile, the Resist…
Leave Yesterday BehindMarnie Clarkson1978-05-14A happy-go-lucky veterinary student, paralyzed for life in a college polo meet, finds love with a young woman who leaves her fiancée to help him over…
Debbie Reynolds and the Sound of ChildrenGirl Scout1969-11-06Debbie Reynolds and hundreds of children, from toddlers to teens, star in a musical salute to the days of the week. They sing rhymes for each day, and…
Molly and the Skywalkerz in “Two Daddies?”Alice Conway (voice)1989-05-06An animated special about a young girl who must learn to accept her divorced mother’s remarriage….
When Harry Met Sally…Marie1989-07-21During their travel from Chicago to New York, Harry and Sally debate whether or not sex ruins a friendship between a man and a woman. Eleven years lat…
The Empire Strikes BackPrincess Leia1980-05-20The epic saga continues as Luke Skywalker, in hopes of defeating the evil Galactic Empire, learns the ways of the Jedi from aging master Yoda. But Dar…
Return of the JediPrincess Leia1983-05-25Luke Skywalker leads a mission to rescue his friend Han Solo from the clutches of Jabba the Hutt, while the Emperor seeks to destroy the Rebellion onc…
FrankensteinElizabeth1984-12-27A scientist who is obsessed with creating life finally does it, with tragic results….
Appointment with DeathNadine Boynton1988-04-15Emily Boynton, the stepmother to three children, blackmails the family lawyer into destroying a second will of her late husband that would have freed …
The ‘BurbsCarol Peterson1989-02-17When secretive new neighbors move in next door, suburbanite Ray Peterson and his friends let their paranoia get the best of them as they start to susp…
From ‘Star Wars’ to ‘Jedi’ : The Making of a SagaSelf1983-12-03From Star Wars to Jedi: The Making of a Saga is a 1983 television documentary special that originally aired on PBS. It is a behind-the-scenes look at …
The Making of Star WarsHerself1977-09-16Learn the incredible behind-the-scenes story of how the original Star Wars movie was brought to the big screen in this fascinating documentary hosted…
Garbo TalksLisa Rolfe1984-10-12When New York accountant Gilbert Rolfe finds out his mother has a brain tumor, he is devastated. His incorrigible mother, Estelle, has one last wish: …
Sibling RivalryIris Turner-Hunter1990-10-26Marjorie Turner is suffocating. Her younger sister Jeanine has no ambition, and her 8 year marriage to Harry puts her in constant competition with his…
The Return of Courtney LoveHerself2006-09-26This VH1 Rock Doc traces the highs and lows of Courtney Love’s career….
Star WarsPrincess Leia Organa1977-05-25Princess Leia is captured and held hostage by the evil Imperial forces in their effort to take over the galactic Empire. Venturesome Luke Skywalker an…
Star Wars: The Force AwakensGeneral Leia Organa2015-12-15Thirty years after defeating the Galactic Empire, Han Solo and his allies face a new threat from the evil Kylo Ren and his army of Stormtroopers….
LibertyEmma Lazarus1986-06-22Drama about how the Statue of Liberty came to be erected in New York Harbor in the early 1880s and the people responsible for its creation….
Molly and the Skywalkerz in “Happily Ever After”Alice Conway (voice)1985-10-20A young third grader named Molly Conway suffers depression when she finds out about her parents are getting divorced. She tries everything to get them…
The Story of the Faithful WookieeLeia Organa (voice)1978-11-17Originally a part of The Star Wars Holiday Special, this animated story follows Chewbacca as he searches for a cure to the virus which knocked out his…
The Time GuardianPetra1987-12-03In the distant future, the human race nears extinction and a new race of beast-like creatures rule the earth. The few surviving people live in the Cit…
This Is My LifeClaudia Curtis1992-02-21Single mom Dottie Ingels sells cosmetics in a department store, but she dreams of being a comedian. When she inherits some money, she takes the chance…
The Star Wars Holiday SpecialPrincess Leia Organa1978-12-01Luke Skywalker and Han Solo battle evil Imperial forces to help Chewbacca reach his imperiled family on the Wookiee planet – in time for Life Day, the…
RingoMarquine1978-04-25Ringo, stressed out by fame, trades places with a schmuck who looks exactly like him. Then the problems start!…
Dreams on SpecHerself2007-03-23“Dreams on Spec” takes an intimate look at how far people will go – and how much they will sacrifice – for the chance to pursue their dreams. This fea…
Star Wars: Deleted MagicSelf (archive footage)2005-03-01This is a very interesting Star Wars documentary about the making of the first Star Wars film (and to a lesser extent Empire and Jedi) including a loo…
How Harry Met Sally…Self2001-01-09Documentary about “When Harry Met Sally” featuring director Rob Reiner, screenwriter Nora Ephron, stars Billy Crystal and Carrie Fisher and composer M…
Drop Dead FredJanie1991-04-19When Elizabeth returns to her mother’s home after her marriage breaks up, she recreates her imaginary childhood friend, Fred, to escape from the traum…
The Man with One Red ShoePaula1985-07-18A man is mistaken as a spy by the CIA when he arrives at the airport with one red shoe….
Robot Chicken: Star Wars Episode IIIPrincess Leia Organa (voice)2010-12-19Robot Chicken: Star Wars Episode III, directed by Chris McKay, combines the satirical sensibilities of Green and Matthew Senreich’s Robot Chicken with…
Hollywood Vice SquadBetty Melton1986-02-28A mother goes to Hollywood to find her runaway daughter. She discovers that the girl has become involved in the pornography industry, and goes to the …
Comedy Central Roast of RoseanneHerself2012-08-12It’s Roseanne Barr’s turn to step in to the celebrity hot seat for the latest installment of The Comedy Central Roast….
Return of the EwokHerself / Princess Leia1982-01-01A mockumentary starring Warwick Davis, the actor who played the Ewok, Wicket W. Warrick in Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi and the Ewok spin-…
Mr. Mike’s Mondo VideoHerself1979-09-20Mike O’Donoghue’s parody of “Mondo Cane” showcases curious performers, strange musicians, celebrity mutations and unusual short films, including Thoma…
Family Guy Presents: It’s a Trap!Angela as Mon Mothma (voice)2010-12-21With the Griffins stuck again at home during a blackout, Peter tells the story of “Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi.”…
Friendly Fire2006-09-26A surreal fantasy on the themes of love and friendship, set to the music and songs of the Sean Lennon album “Friendly Fire”….
The Making of The Empire Strikes Back1980-09-22Even the most devout Star Wars fan might not know that filmmaker and journalist Michel Parbot was once given unprecedented access to the set, stars, a…
Criaturas de La guerra de las galaxiasHerself2006-12-12
Hannah and Her SistersApril Knox1986-02-07Between two Thanksgivings, Hannah’s husband falls in love with her sister Lee, while her hypochondriac ex-husband rekindles his relationship with her …
The Rutles 2: Can’t Buy Me LunchInterviewee2003-08-16Twenty-three years after the release of the original Beatles mockumentary, ‘The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash’, famous artists, actors and musicians sp…
UndiscoveredCarrie2005-08-26A group of aspiring entertainers try to establish careers for themselves in the city of Los Angeles….
Ghost WriterReporter2007-03-09John Vandermark (Cumming) has taken in a struggling writer, Sebastian St. Germain (Boreanaz), who overstays his welcome. When John discovers that Seba…
Lisa Picard Is FamousCarrie Fisher2000-05-14A documentarian decides to follow the career of New York actress Lisa Picard, believing she is on the brink of fame. Instead, he bears witness to Lisa…
When Star Wars Ruled the WorldSelf2004-09-18A VH1 television special wherein the cast discuss the making of the films and what made the franchise a phenomenon….
StatesideMrs. Dubois2004-05-23The film follows a rebellious teenager on leave from the Marines who falls in love with a female musician. The relationship is threatened when she dev…
The Unauthorized ‘Star Wars’ Story1999-10-01This unauthorized retrospective and making of features interviews with cast members from the original Star Wars trilogy reflecting on their experience…
Sorority RowMrs. Crenshaw2009-09-09When five sorority girls inadvertently cause the murder of one of their sisters in a prank gone wrong, they agree to keep the matter to themselves and…
Romancing The BrideEdwina2005-12-03Twenty-four hours before she is set to exchange vows with the man of her dreams, a flustered bride-to-be wakes up next to a complete stranger who clai…
WonderlandSally Hansen2003-10-23On the afternoon of July 1, 1981, Los Angeles police responded to a distress call on Wonderland Avenue and discovered a grisly quadruple homicide. The…
The WomenBailey Smith2008-09-12The story centers on a group of gossipy, high-society women who spend their days at the beauty salon and haunting fashion shows. The sweet, happily-we…
Cougar ClubGladys Goodbey2007-01-01When Spence and Hogan graduate from college, life is bleak. They have to work for heinous divorce lawyers that torture them. Spence has a girlfriend f…
Secrets of the Force Awakens: A Cinematic JourneySelf2016-04-16An inside look at the making of the movie Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens (2015), featuring footage and exclusive interviews with the actor…
The Skywalker LegacySelf2020-03-18The story lives forever in this feature-length documentary that charts the making of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker….
A Midsummer Night’s RaveMia’s Mom2002-11-01Life begins when the sun goes down for a group of party-prone friends attending an L.A. rave. The music starts and the dream begins as party-goer Puck…
LoverboyMonica Delancy1989-04-28Randy Bodek works as a pizza delivery boy at Senor Pizza to make a few extra bucks. Some customers are special, though: When the order is for a pizza …
Have a Good Trip: Adventures in PsychedelicsSelf2020-05-11Celebrities recall their most mind-bending trips via animations, reenactments and more in this comedic documentary exploring the story of psychedelics…
Maps to the StarsHerself2014-05-21Driven by an intense need for fame and validation, members of a dysfunctional Hollywood family are chasing celebrity, one another and the relentless g…
These Old BroadsHooker2001-02-12Network television executive Gavin hopes to reunite celebrated Hollywood stars Piper Grayson, Kate Westbourne, and Addie Holden in a TV special after …
Family Guy Presents: Road to the North PoleAngela (voice)2010-12-12Brian takes Stewie to the mall, only to get a rude brush-off from the Santa who works there when he leaves for the night. As a result, Stewie vows to …
Robot Chicken: Star Wars Episode IIPrincess Leia Organa / Mon Mothma / Krayt Dragon’s Mother (voice)2008-11-16Seth Green and Matthew Senreich serve up more hilarious Star Wars-inspired satire in this second compilation of sketches featuring the zany stop-motio…
Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars TrilogySelf2004-09-12From the earliest versions of the script to the blockbuster debuts, explore the creation of the Star Wars Trilogy….
BelushiSelf (archive footage)2020-10-14Using previously unheard audiotapes recorded shortly after John Belushi’s death, director R.J. Cutler’s documentary feature examines the too-short…
Star Wars: The Magic & the MysterySelf1997-02-06Host Howie Long takes viewers on a tour of the “Star Wars” universe, as Fox TV celebrates the re-release of the original three legendary films in this…
HeartbreakersMs. Surpin2001-03-23Max and Page are a brilliant mother/daughter con team who have their grift down to a fine science. Max targets wealthy, willing men and marries them. …
ShampooLorna1975-02-11George Roundy is a Beverly Hills hairstylist whose uncontrolled libido stands between him and his ambitions. He wants the security of a relationship. …
The Director and the JediSelf2018-03-12An intimate documentary delving into Rian Johnson’s process as he comes in as a director new to the Star Wars universe….
Amazon Women on the MoonMary Brown1987-09-18Acclaimed director John Landis (Animal House, The Blues Brothers) presents this madcap send-up of late night TV, low-budget sci-fi films and canned-la…
George Lucas: Creating an EmpireSelf2005-01-27A Biography of George Lucas….
The Blues BrothersMystery Woman1980-06-16Jake Blues, just released from prison, puts his old band back togther to save the Catholic home where he and his brother Elwood were raised….
SoapdishBetsy Faye Sharon1991-05-31Celeste Talbert is the star of the long-running soap opera “The Sun Also Sets.” With the show’s ratings down, Celeste’s ruthlessly ambitious co-star, …
Comedy Central Roast of William ShatnerHerself2006-08-20It’s William Shatner’s turn to step in to the celebrity hot seat for the latest installment of The Comedy Central Roast. A parade of Shatner’s friends…
The Story of Star WarsPrincess Leia (archive footage)2004-08-18The Skywalker family is at the heart of the Star Wars saga. Now hear the inside story of Luke and Anakin Skywalker from the characters who witnessed i…
R2-D2: Beneath the DomeSelf2001-11-25Mockumentary telling the never before told life story of the fictional robot R2-D2 from the Star Wars film series. The movie was made as a fun project…
Jay and Silent Bob Strike BackNun2001-08-24When Jay and Silent Bob learn that their comic-book alter egos, Bluntman and Chronic, have been sold to Hollywood as part of a big-screen movie that l…
FanboysDoctor2009-02-06In 1999, Star Wars fanatics take a cross-country trip to George Lucas’ Skywalker Ranch so their dying friend can see a screening of The Phantom Menace…
The AristocratsSelf2005-01-20One hundred superstar comedians tell the same very, VERY dirty, filthy joke–one shared privately by comics since Vaudeville….
Obi-Wan Kenobi: A Jedi’s ReturnSelf – Leia Organa (uncredited) (archive footage)2022-09-08A new documentary that showcases the making of the epic limited series. Features never-before-seen, behind-the-scenes footage, interviews and visits t…
Charlie’s Angels: Full ThrottleMother Superior2003-06-27The Angels are charged with finding a pair of missing rings that are encoded with the personal information of members of the Witness Protection Progra…
HecklerSelf2007-01-01HECKLER is a comedic feature documentary exploring the increasingly critical world we live in. After starring in a film that was critically bashed, Ja…
HookWoman Kissing on Bridge (uncredited)1991-04-10The boy who wasn’t supposed grow up—Peter Pan—does just that, becoming a soulless corporate lawyer whose workaholism could cost him his wife and k…
Scream 3Bianca Burnette2000-02-03While Sidney lives in safely guarded seclusion, bodies begin dropping around the Hollywood set of STAB 3, the latest movie based on the gruesome Woods…
Austin Powers: International Man of MysteryTherapist1997-05-02As a swingin’ fashion photographer by day and a groovy British superagent by night, Austin Powers is the ’60s’ most shagadelic spy, baby! But can he s…

Writing

Movie NameJobRelease DateOverview
Postcards from the EdgeNovel1990-09-14Substance-addicted Hollywood actress, Suzanne Vale is on the skids. After a spell at a detox centre her film company insists as a condition of continu…
These Old BroadsScreenplay2001-02-12Network television executive Gavin hopes to reunite celebrated Hollywood stars Piper Grayson, Kate Westbourne, and Addie Holden in a TV special after …
The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Demons of DeceptionScreenplay1999-10-31In the ninth film in the series, in September 1916, young Indiana Jones – going by the alias of “Henri Defense” – has become a motorcycle courier stat…
Carrie Fisher: Wishful DrinkingWriter2010-12-10“Wishful Drinking” is based on Fisher’s memoirs of the same title. The stage adaptation had its world premiere in 2006 at the Geffen Playhouse in L.A….
Postcards from the EdgeScreenplay1990-09-14Substance-addicted Hollywood actress, Suzanne Vale is on the skids. After a spell at a detox centre her film company insists as a condition of continu…
WriterA working-class family struggles to get by on a limited income in the fictional town of Lanford, Illinois….
WriterIn 1996, George Lucas hired T.M. Christopher to aid in re-editing the complete series into twenty-two feature-length episodes. The series was also ret…

Other Info

Movie NameJobRelease DateOverview
AwakeningsThanks1990-12-04Dr. Malcolm Sayer, a shy research physician, uses an experimental drug to “awaken” the catatonic victims of a rare disease. Leonard is the first patie…
Star Wars: The Last JediIn Memory Of2017-12-13Rey develops her newly discovered abilities with the guidance of Luke Skywalker, who is unsettled by the strength of her powers. Meanwhile, the Resist…

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