Actress
Carrie Fisher
- Born: 21 October 1956, Beverly Hills, California, USA
- Estimated net worth: $25 million
Carrie Fisher was an iconic actress and writer, best known for her role as Princess Leia in the Star Wars franchise. Her career spanned decades, showcasing her talent in film, television, and literature. Fisher was celebrated for her sharp wit and candidness…
Carrie Fisher: best films and shows
About Carrie Fisher
Carrie Fisher was an iconic actress and writer, best known for her role as Princess Leia in the Star Wars franchise. Her career spanned decades, showcasing her talent in film, television, and literature. Fisher was celebrated for her sharp wit and candidness, making her a beloved figure in Hollywood and beyond.
- Born
- 21 October 1956, Beverly Hills, California, USA
- Died
- 27 December 2016
- Known for
- Acting
- Height
- 5 ft 1 in (1.55 m)
- Spouses
- Paul Simon (1983-1984)
- Children
- 1, Billie Lourd
- Parents
- Eddie Fisher, Debbie Reynolds
- Estimated net worth
- $25 million
Fun facts about Carrie Fisher
- Carrie Fisher was a successful author, penning several semi-autobiographical novels, including 'Postcards from the Edge.'
- She was known for her candid discussions about mental health, openly sharing her struggles with bipolar disorder.
Famous Carrie Fisher quotes
“Help me, Obi-Wan Kenobi. You're my only hope.”
“I am not a committee.”
“Take your broken heart, make it into art.”
Carrie Fisher filmography
Cast (169)
| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | An SNL Thanksgiving Movie | (archive footage) | |
| 2023 | Wonderwell Movie | Hazel | 5.5 |
| 2022 | Way of Tomorrow: The Evolution of Science Fiction Movies Movie | Self - (archive footage) | 2.0 |
| 2021 | When Ruby Wax Met... TV | Self (archive footage) | 6.7 |
| 2021 | A Life in Ten Pictures TV | Self (archive footage) | 8.3 |
| 2020 | Belushi Movie | Self (archive footage) | 7.0 |
| 2020 | Have a Good Trip: Adventures in Psychedelics Movie | Self | 6.6 |
| 2020 | The Skywalker Legacy Movie | Self | 7.9 |
| 2019 | Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Movie | General Leia Organa | 6.2 |
| 2018 | Lighting the Spark: Creating the Space Battle Movie | Self |
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| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | The Director and the Jedi Movie | Self | 7.4 |
| 2017 | Star Wars: The Last Jedi Movie | Leia Organa | 6.7 |
| 2016 | Bright Lights: Starring Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds Movie | Self | 7.4 |
| 2016 | Secrets of the Force Awakens: A Cinematic Journey Movie | Self | 7.1 |
| 2015 | Star Wars at the BBC Movie | Self (archive footage) | 5.5 |
| 2015 | Star Wars: The Force Awakens Movie | Princess Leia | 7.2 |
| 2015 | Catastrophe TV | Mia | 7.5 |
| 2014 | Maps to the Stars Movie | Self | 6.2 |
| 2013 | The Last Leg TV | Self | 5.7 |
| 2013 | Legit TV | Angela McKinnon | 7.4 |
| 2012 | It's Christmas, Carol! Movie | Eve | 5.5 |
| 2012 | Comedy Central Roast of Roseanne Movie | Self | 6.5 |
| 2012 | Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen Movie | (archive footage) | 7.5 |
| 2011 | The Jonathan Ross Show TV | Self - Guest | 5.2 |
| 2011 | Klein gegen Groß - Das unglaubliche Duell TV | Self | 6.5 |
| 2011 | A Child's Garden of Poetry Movie | Self (voice) | 4.0 |
| 2010 | Robot Chicken: Star Wars Episode III Movie | Princess Leia Organa (voice) | 7.5 |
| 2010 | Carrie Fisher: Wishful Drinking Movie | Self | 7.3 |
| 2010 | Family Guy Presents: It's a Trap! Movie | Angela as Mon Mothma (voice) | 6.8 |
| 2010 | Conan TV | Self - Guest | 7.2 |
| 2010 | The People vs. George Lucas Movie | Self (archive footage) | 6.4 |
| 2010 | Wright vs. Wrong Movie | Joan Harrington | |
| 2009 | Celebrity Ghost Stories TV | Self | 7.3 |
| 2009 | Sorority Row Movie | Mrs. Crenshaw | 5.6 |
| 2009 | Fanboys Movie | Doctor | 6.2 |
| 2009 | White Lightnin' Movie | Cilla | 6.9 |
| 2008 | Robot Chicken: Star Wars Episode II Movie | Princess Leia Organa / Mon Mothma / Krayt Dragon's Mother (voice) | 7.5 |
| 2008 | The Women Movie | Bailey Smith | 5.2 |
| 2008 | The Rachel Maddow Show TV | Leia Organa (archive footage) | 5.8 |
| 2007 | Heckler Movie | Self | 5.9 |
| 2007 | The Big Bang Theory TV | Carrie Fisher | 7.9 |
| 2007 | On the Lot TV | Self - Host | 5.8 |
| 2007 | Cougar Club Movie | Gladys Goodbey | 3.9 |
| 2007 | Shrink Rap TV | Self | 7.0 |
| 2007 | Dreams on Spec Movie | Self | 5.5 |
| 2007 | Suffering Man's Charity Movie | Reporter | 4.9 |
| 2007 | The Graham Norton Show TV | Self | 7.2 |
| 2006 | Creatures from Star Wars Movie | Self | 7.0 |
| 2006 | 30 Rock TV | Rosemary Howard | 7.5 |
| 2006 | Friendly Fire Movie | Singer | 3.5 |
| 2006 | The Return of Courtney Love Movie | Self | |
| 2006 | The Megan Mullally Show TV | Self - Guest | 4.7 |
| 2006 | Comedy Central Roast of William Shatner Movie | Self - Audience (uncredited) | 6.5 |
| 2005 | Deal or No Deal TV | Self | 6.5 |
| 2005 | Romancing the Bride Movie | Edwina | 3.0 |
| 2005 | Undiscovered Movie | Carrie | 4.7 |
| 2005 | Weeds TV | Celia's attorney | 7.5 |
| 2005 | The Aristocrats Movie | Self | 5.9 |
| 2005 | 8 Out of 10 Cats TV | Self | 7.2 |
| 2005 | Bring Back... TV | Self | 6.0 |
| 2005 | The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson TV | Self | 6.9 |
| 2004 | Collectormania 6 Movie | Self | |
| 2004 | The Best of So Graham Norton Movie | Self (archive footage) | |
| 2004 | Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy Movie | Self | 7.6 |
| 2004 | When Star Wars Ruled the World Movie | Self | 8.8 |
| 2004 | The Tony Danza Show TV | Self - Guest | 6.4 |
| 2004 | Jack & Bobby TV | Madison Skutcher | 7.3 |
| 2004 | The Story of Star Wars Movie | Princess Leia (archive footage) | 7.2 |
| 2004 | Entourage TV | Anna Fowler | 7.4 |
| 2004 | Stateside Movie | Mrs. Dubois | 5.1 |
| 2003 | Celebrity Poker Showdown TV | Self | 7.5 |
| 2003 | Wonderland Movie | Sally Hansen | 6.1 |
| 2003 | QI TV | Self | 7.9 |
| 2003 | Can't Buy Me Lunch: Another Look at The Rutles Movie | Self - Interviewee | 5.8 |
| 2003 | Comedy Central Roasts TV | Self | 7.2 |
| 2003 | Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle Movie | Mother Superior | 5.5 |
| 2002 | A Midsummer Night's Rave Movie | Mia's Mom | 6.1 |
| 2002 | Good Morning, Miami TV | Judy Silver | 6.9 |
| 2002 | AFI's 100 Years... 100 Passions: America's Greatest Love Stories Movie | Self | 7.7 |
| 2002 | George Lucas: Creating an Empire Movie | Self | 5.0 |
| 2001 | Richard & Judy TV | Self | 3.4 |
| 2001 | R2-D2: Beneath the Dome Movie | Self | 6.7 |
| 2001 | Smallville TV | Pauline Kahn | 8.2 |
| 2001 | Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back Movie | Nun | 6.4 |
| 2001 | A Nero Wolfe Mystery TV | Ellen Tenzer | 8.0 |
| 2001 | Heartbreakers Movie | Ms. Surpin | 6.1 |
| 2001 | These Old Broads Movie | Hooker | 6.3 |
| 2001 | How Harry Met Sally… Movie | Self | 7.0 |
| 2000 | Lisa Picard Is Famous Movie | Carrie Fisher | 4.6 |
| 2000 | Scream 3 Movie | Bianca | 6.0 |
| 1999 | The Unauthorized Star Wars Story Movie | Self | |
| 1999 | Family Guy TV | Angela (voice) | 7.4 |
| 1999 | Family Guy TV | Angela as Mon Mothma (voice) | 7.4 |
| 1998 | So Graham Norton TV | Self - Guest | 7.4 |
| 1998 | Sex and the City TV | Carrie Fisher | 7.4 |
| 1997 | The View TV | Self | 4.3 |
| 1997 | Ruby TV | Self | 9.0 |
| 1997 | Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery Movie | Therapist (uncredited) | 6.6 |
| 1997 | Gun TV | Nancy | 4.6 |
| 1997 | Star Wars: The Magic & the Mystery Movie | Self | 8.0 |
| 1995 | Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist TV | Carrie (voice) | 7.8 |
| 1994 | Science Fiction: A Journey Into the Unknown Movie | Self | 5.5 |
| 1994 | Return of the Ewok Movie | Self / Princess Leia Organa | 5.2 |
| 1994 | Ellen TV | Carrie Fisher | 6.2 |
| 1993 | Intimate Portrait TV | Self | 4.5 |
| 1993 | Frasier TV | Phyllis (voice) | 7.7 |
| 1993 | Late Night with Conan O'Brien TV | Self - Guest | 7.3 |
| 1992 | Parabéns TV | Self | 10.0 |
| 1992 | This Is My Life Movie | Claudia Curtis | 6.0 |
| 1991 | Pebble Mill TV | Self | 4.1 |
| 1991 | Soapdish Movie | Betsy Faye Sharon | 6.3 |
| 1991 | Drop Dead Fred Movie | Janie | 5.8 |
| 1991 | Hook Movie | Woman Kissing on Bridge (uncredited) | 6.8 |
| 1990 | Sibling Rivalry Movie | Iris Turner-Hunter | 5.2 |
| 1990 | Sweet Revenge Movie | Linda | 5.6 |
| 1989 | When Harry Met Sally... Movie | Marie | 7.4 |
| 1989 | She's Back Movie | Beatrice | 3.9 |
| 1989 | Two Daddies? Movie | Alice Conway (voice) | |
| 1989 | Loverboy Movie | Monica Delancy | 6.0 |
| 1989 | The 'Burbs Movie | Carol Peterson | 6.8 |
| 1989 | Saturday Night Clive TV | Unknown character | |
| 1988 | Appointment with Death Movie | Nadine Boynton | 6.1 |
| 1987 | Paul Reiser: Out on a Whim Movie | Self | 6.0 |
| 1987 | The Time Guardian Movie | Petra | 4.9 |
| 1987 | Amazon Women on the Moon Movie | Mary Brown (segment "Reckless Youth") | 5.9 |
| 1986 | Sunday Drive Movie | Franny Jessup | 10.0 |
| 1986 | Liberty Movie | Emma Lazarus | 6.0 |
| 1986 | From Here to Maternity Movie | Veronica | |
| 1986 | Hollywood Vice Squad Movie | Betty Melton | 3.8 |
| 1986 | Hannah and Her Sisters Movie | April Knox | 7.5 |
| 1985 | Happily Ever After Movie | Alice Conway (voice) | 7.0 |
| 1985 | Amazing Stories TV | Laurie Macnamara | 7.5 |
| 1985 | The Man with One Red Shoe Movie | Paula | 5.7 |
| 1984 | Garbo Talks Movie | Lisa Rolfe | 6.3 |
| 1984 | Frankenstein Movie | Elizabeth | 6.7 |
| 1984 | Thumbelina Movie | Thumbelina | 6.0 |
| 1983 | From Star Wars to Jedi: The Making of a Saga Movie | Self | 7.4 |
| 1983 | Classic Creatures: Return of the Jedi Movie | Narrator (voice) / Self | 8.8 |
| 1983 | Return of the Jedi Movie | Princess Leia | 7.9 |
| 1982 | Faerie Tale Theatre TV | Thumbelina | 8.1 |
| 1981 | Entertainment Tonight TV | Self | 4.3 |
| 1981 | Under the Rainbow Movie | Annie Clark | 5.1 |
| 1980 | SP FX: The Empire Strikes Back Movie | Princess Leia (archive footage) | 8.2 |
| 1980 | The Making of The Empire Strikes Back Movie | Self | 8.0 |
| 1980 | The Blues Brothers Movie | Mystery Woman | 7.7 |
| 1980 | The Empire Strikes Back Movie | Princess Leia | 8.4 |
| 1979 | Mr. Mike's Mondo Video Movie | Self | 5.3 |
| 1978 | The Star Wars Holiday Special Movie | Princess Leia Organa | 3.4 |
| 1978 | The Story of the Faithful Wookiee Movie | Princess Leia Organa (voice) (uncredited) | 4.0 |
| 1978 | Leave Yesterday Behind Movie | Marnie Clarkson | 5.2 |
| 1978 | Ringo Movie | Marquine | 5.6 |
| 1977 | Come Back, Little Sheba Movie | Marie | 7.0 |
| 1977 | The Making of Star Wars Movie | Self | 7.1 |
| 1977 | Star Wars Movie | Princess Leia Organa | 8.2 |
| 1976 | Laurence Olivier Presents TV | Marie | 7.0 |
| 1976 | Laverne & Shirley TV | Cathy | 7.1 |
| 1975 | Saturday Night Live TV | Self (uncredited) | 6.9 |
| 1975 | Saturday Night Live TV | Leprechaun (uncredited) | 6.9 |
| 1975 | Saturday Night Live TV | Self - Host | 6.9 |
| 1975 | Shampoo Movie | Lorna | 6.1 |
| 1974 | Dinah! TV | Self | 7.0 |
| 1974 | Spécial cinéma TV | Self | 9.5 |
| 1969 | Debbie Reynolds and the Sound of Children Movie | Girl Scout | |
| 1962 | The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson TV | Self | 7.6 |
| 1961 | The Mike Douglas Show TV | Self | 5.8 |
| 1956 | Tony Awards TV | Self - Presenter | |
| 1954 | The Wonderful World of Disney TV | Franny Jessup | 7.9 |
| 1953 | The Oscars TV | Self | 7.1 |
| 1952 | This Is Your Life TV | Self | 6.5 |
Crew (15)
| Year | Title | Role | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Dissociated Me Movie | Thanks · Crew | |
| 2017 | Star Wars: The Last Jedi Movie | In Memory Of · Crew | 6.7 |
| 2010 | Carrie Fisher: Wishful Drinking Movie | Writer · Writing | 7.3 |
| 2001 | These Old Broads Movie | Co-Executive Producer · Production | 6.3 |
| 2001 | These Old Broads Movie | Writer · Writing | 6.3 |
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| Year | Title | Role | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Demons of Deception Movie | Screenplay · Writing | 5.5 |
| 1998 | The Wedding Singer Movie | Script Consultant · Writing | 6.8 |
| 1993 | Last Action Hero Movie | Script Consultant · Writing | 6.5 |
| 1992 | Sister Act Movie | Script Consultant · Writing | 6.8 |
| 1992 | Lethal Weapon 3 Movie | Script Consultant · Writing | 6.7 |
| 1991 | Hook Movie | Script Consultant · Writing | 6.8 |
| 1990 | Awakenings Movie | Thanks · Crew | 7.8 |
| 1990 | Postcards from the Edge Movie | Novel · Writing | 6.6 |
| 1990 | Postcards from the Edge Movie | Screenplay · Writing | 6.6 |
| 1988 | Roseanne TV | Writer · Writing | 6.8 |
Latest releases
- Wonderwell2023 / TMDB 5.5
- Way of Tomorrow: The Evolution of Science Fiction Movies2022 / TMDB 2.0
- Belushi2020 / TMDB 7.0
- Have a Good Trip: Adventures in Psychedelics2020 / TMDB 6.6
- The Skywalker Legacy2020 / TMDB 7.9
- Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker2019 / TMDB 6.2
Questions about Carrie Fisher
What are some of Carrie Fisher's most famous roles?
Carrie Fisher is most famous for her portrayal of Princess Leia in the Star Wars series, but she also starred in films like 'When Harry Met Sally...' and 'Postcards from the Edge.'
Did Carrie Fisher win any major awards?
Although Carrie Fisher did not win an Academy Award, she received several nominations and won a BAFTA award for her screenplay of 'Postcards from the Edge.'
What was Carrie Fisher's first film?
Carrie Fisher's first film was 'Shampoo' in 1975, where she played a small role that helped launch her career in Hollywood.
Which Star Wars films featured Carrie Fisher?
Carrie Fisher appeared in multiple Star Wars films, including the original trilogy, 'The Force Awakens,' and 'The Last Jedi.'
What is Carrie Fisher's connection to mental health advocacy?
Carrie Fisher was an outspoken advocate for mental health awareness, sharing her own experiences with bipolar disorder and encouraging open conversation about mental health issues.
What was Carrie Fisher's estimated net worth at the time of her death?
At the time of her death in 2016, Carrie Fisher's estimated net worth was around $25 million, reflecting her successful career in acting and writing.
How did Carrie Fisher's career impact Hollywood?
Carrie Fisher's career significantly impacted Hollywood, as she broke stereotypes for female characters in action films and became a symbol of empowerment for women in entertainment.
What notable writing did Carrie Fisher accomplish?
Carrie Fisher wrote several successful books, including 'Postcards from the Edge' and 'Wishful Drinking,' both of which reflect her unique voice and experiences in Hollywood.