FISHER, Carrie 1956–

PERSONAL

Full name, Carrie Frances Fisher; born October 21, 1956, in Beverly Hills, CA; daughter of Eddie Fisher (a singer) and Debbie Reynolds (an entertainer); married Paul Simon (a singer and songwriter), August 16, 1983 (divorced, 1983); children: (with Bryan Lourd, an agent) Billie Catherine. Education: Attended Central School of Speech and Drama, London, c. 1975.

Addresses: Agent —Creative Artists Agency, 9830 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA 90212.

Career: Actress, writer, and producer. Appeared in mother's nightclub act, Las Vegas, NV, c. 1968; appeared in advertisement for Orange Photo Messaging, 2003.

Awards, Honors: Newcomer of the Year Award, Photoplay Magazine, 1975, for Shampoo; Saturn Award, best actress—science fiction, Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, 1977, for Star Wars; best first novel, PEN Center USA West, 1987, for Postcards from the Edge; President's Award, Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror Films, 1990; named Discovery of the Year, Hollywood Women's Press Club, 1990; Film Award nomination, best adapted screenplay, British Academy of Film and Television Arts, 1991, for Postcards from the Edge.

CREDITS

Film Appearances:

Lorna Carr, Shampoo, Columbia, 1975.

Princess Leia Organa, Star Wars (also known as Star Wars: Episode IV: A New Hope and Star Wars IV: A New Hope ), Twentieth Century–Fox, 1977.

Herself, Mr. Mike's Mondo Video, New Line Cinema, 1979.

Mystery woman, The Blues Brothers, Universal, 1980.

Princess Leia Organa, The Empire Strikes Back (also known as Star Wars: Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back and Star Wars V: The Empire Strikes Back ), Twentieth Century–Fox, 1980.

Annie Clark, Under the Rainbow, Orion/Warner Bros., 1981.

Princess Leia Organa, Return of the Jedi (also known as Blue Harvest, Revenge of the Jedi, Star Wars: Episode VI: Return of the Jedi, and Star Wars: Episode VI: Revenge of the Jedi ), Twentieth Century–Fox, 1983.

Lisa Rolfe, Garbo Talks, Metro–Goldwyn–Mayer/United Artists, 1984.

Paula, The Man with One Red Shoe, Twentieth Century–Fox, 1985.

April, Hannah and Her Sisters, Orion, 1986.

Betty Melton, Hollywood Vice Squad, Concorde, 1986.

Mary Brown, "Reckless Youth," Amazon Women on the Moon (also known as Cheeseburger Film Sandwich ), Universal, 1987.

Petra, The Time Guardian, Hemdale, 1987.

Nadine Boynton, Appointment with Death, Cannon, 1988.

Carol Peterson, The 'Burbs, Universal, 1989.

Marie, When Harry Met Sally …, Columbia, 1989.

Beatrice, She's Back, LIVE Home Video, 1989.

Monica Delancy, Loverboy, TriStar, 1989.

Iris Turner–Hunter, Sibling Rivalry, Columbia, 1990.

Betsy Faye Sharon, Soapdish, Paramount, 1991.

Janie, Drop Dead Fred, New Line Cinema, 1991.

(Uncredited) Woman kissing on bridge, Hook, 1991.

Claudia Curtis, Arnold Moss's partner, This Is My Life, Twentieth Century–Fox, 1992.

(Uncredited) Therapist, Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery (also known as Austin Powers ), New Line Cinema, 1997.

Herself, The Unauthorized Star Wars Story (documentary), 1999.

Herself, The Stars of Star Wars: Interviews from the Cast (documentary), 1999.

Herself, Famous (also known as Lisa Picard Is Famous ), First Look Pictures Releasing, 2000.

Herself, How Harry Met Sally … (documentary short film), MGM/UA Home Entertainment, 2000.

Herself, The Best of So Graham Norton, 2000.

Bianca Burnette, Scream 3, Dimension Films, 2000.

Ms. Surpin, Heartbreakers, Metro–Goldwyn–Mayer, 2001.

Nun, Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back, Dimension Films, 2001.

Mia's mom, A Midsummer Night's Rave, 2002.

Mother Superior, Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle, Sony Pictures Entertainment, 2003.

Sally Hansen, Wonderland, 2003.

Herself, In Search of Ted Demme (documentary), 2004.

Mrs. Dubois, Stateside (also known as Sinners ), First Look Pictures Releasing, 2004.

Television Appearances; Series:

Presenter, Carrie on Hollywood, 1995.

Leaving L.A., 1997.

Host, Conversations from the Edge with Carrie Fisher, Oxygen, 2002.

Television Appearances; Movies:

(Television debut) Marie, Come Back, Little Sheba (also known as Laurence Olivier Presents: Come Back, Little Sheba ), NBC, 1977.

Marny Clarkson, Leave Yesterday Behind, ABC, 1978.

Emma Lazarus, Liberty, NBC, 1986.

Franny Jessup, Sunday Drive, ABC, 1986.

Linda Michaels, Sweet Revenge (also known as Une femme parfaite ), TNT, 1990.

Laurie, Present Tense, Past Perfect, Showtime, 1996.

(Uncredited) Hooker, These Old Broads, ABC, 2001.

Television Appearances; Specials:

Herself, The Making of "Star Wars " (documentary), ABC, 1977.

Markene, Ringo, NBC, 1978.

Princess Leia Organa, The Star Wars Holiday Special, 1978.

Host, Classic Creatures: Return of the Jedi (documentary), CBS, 1983.

Herself, From Star Wars to Jedi: The Making of a Saga (documentary), PBS, 1983.

Elizabeth, Frankenstein, Showtime, 1984.

Veronica, From Here to Maternity, Cinemax, 1986.

Paul Reiser: Out on a Whim, HBO, 1987.

Host, Red, Hot and Blue, ABC, 1990.

"George Lucas: Heroes, Myths, and Magic," American Masters, PBS, 1993.

Herself, Carrie Fisher: The Hollywood Family (documentary), Arts and Entertainment, 1995.

Herself, Science Fiction: A Journey into the Unknown (also known as The Museum of Television & Radio Presents: Science Fiction: A Journey into the Unknown ), Fox, 1995.

Debbie Reynolds (documentary), Arts and Entertainment, 1995.

Comic Relief American Comedy Festival, ABC, 1996.

Star Wars: The Magic and the Mystery, Fox, 1997.

Host, All–Star Moms, CBS, 1997.

Intimate Portrait: Debbie Reynolds and Carrie Fisher (documentary), Lifetime, 1998.

Saturday Night Live: 25th Anniversary Primetime Special, NBC, 1999.

Barry Levinson on the future in the 20th Century: Yesterday's Tomorrows (documentary), Showtime, 1999.

Shirley MacLaine: This Time Around (documentary), Arts and Entertainment, 2000.

Narrator, Intimate Portrait: Teri Garr (documentary), Lifetime, 2000.

Host, Blocked: The Novelist's Experience in Hollywood (documentary), AMC, 2000.

The American Film Institute Salute to Harrison Ford, CBS, 2000.

Host, Man Talk with Carrie Fisher, Oxygen, 2001.

Jennifer Jones: Portrait of a Lady (documentary), Arts and Entertainment, 2001.

(Uncredited) Herself, R2–D2: Beneath the Dome (comedy), 2001.

Host, Conversations from the Edge with Carrie Fisher, Oxygen, 2003.

Herself, Intimate Portrait: Elizabeth Taylor (documentary), Lifetime, 2002.

Rutles 2: Can't Buy Me Lunch, The WB, 2002.

George Lucas: Creating an Empire (documentary), Arts and Entertainment, 2002.

Herself, Intimate Portrait: Joely Fisher (documentary), Lifetime, 2002.

Also appeared in Intimate Portrait: Penny Marshall, Lifetime.

Television Appearances; Awards Presentations:

The 61st Annual Academy Awards Presentation, ABC, 1989.

The Movie Awards, CBS, 1991.

Television Appearances; Pilots:

Host, Homes That Made Hollywood, HGTV, 2003.

Television Appearances; Episodic:

Host, Saturday Night Live (also known as NBC's Saturday Night, Saturday Night, and SNL ), NBC, 1978.

Cathy, an aspiring Playboy bunny, "The Playboy Show," Laverne and Shirley, ABC, 1982.

Voice of Thumbelina, "Thumbelina," Faerie Tale Theater, Showtime, 1984.

"The Couch," George Burns Comedy Week, CBS, 1985.

Herself, The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, 1986.

Laurie McNamara, "Gershwin's Trunk," Amazing Stories, NBC, 1987.

Voice of Alice Conway, Molly's mother, "Happily Ever After," WonderWorks, PBS, 1987.

The Last Resort, 1987.

Late Night with David Letterman, 1987, 1988, 1990.

Robert Klein Time, USA Network, 1988.

Enid, "Hunger Chic," Trying Times, PBS, 1989.

Voice of Alice Conway, "Two Daddies?," WonderWorks, PBS, 1989.

Debbie Reynolds' Movie Memories, AMC, 1991.

Herself, Clive Anderson Talks Back, 1994.

Late Show with David Letterman, 1994.

Voice of Phyllis, "She's the Boss," Frasier, 1995.

Herself and Gina, "The Movie Show," Ellen, ABC, 1995.

Herself, Dennis Miller Live, 1995.

Nancy, "The Hole," Gun, ABC, 1997.

Herself, The Rosie O'Donnell Show, 1997.

Herself, Ruby, BBC, 1997, 1998, 1999.

Voice of herself, "Thanksgiving," Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist (animated), Comedy Central, 1998.

"Arthur 2: On the Rocks," It's Like, You Know …, ABC, 1999.

Herself, So Graham Norton, Channel 4, 1999, 2000, 2001.

Host, "I Love 1977," I Love 1970's, BBC, 2000.

Herself, "Sex and Another City," Sex and the City, HBO, 2000.

Ellen Tenzer, "Motherhunt: Parts 1 & 2," A Nero Wolfe Mystery, Arts and Entertainment, 2002.

Judy Silver, "A Kiss Before Lying," Good Morning, Miami, NBC, 2003.

Herself, The Wayne Brady Show, syndicated, 2003.

Herself, Dinner for Five, 2003.

Herself, Celebrity Poker Showdown, Bravo, 2004.

Herself, The O'Reilly Factor, Fox News, 2004.

Herself, Today with Des & Mel, ITV, 2004.

Herself, The View, 2004.

Herself, T4, 2004.

Television Work; Movies:

Co–executive producer, These Old Broads, ABC, 2001.

Television Work; Specials:

Producer, Carrie Fisher: The Hollywood Family, Arts and Entertainment, 1995.

Stage Appearances:

(Broadway debut) Chorus member, Irene, Minskoff Theatre, New York City, 1973.

Nanette, No, No Nanette, Florida production, 1976.

Iris, Censored Scenes from King Kong, Princess Theatre, New York City, 1980.

Title role, Agnes of God, Music Box Theatre, New York City, 1982.

RECORDINGS

Taped Readings:

Carrie Fisher Reads Her Novel "Postcards from the Edge," Dove Books on Tape, 1988.

Surrender the Pink, Dove Books on Tape, 1990.

The Best Awful There Is, Simon & Schuster, 2004.

Video Games:

Voice of Princess Leia Organa, Super Star Wars: Return of the Jedi, 1994.

WRITINGS

Novels:

Postcards from the Edge, Simon & Schuster, 1987.

Surrender the Pink, Simon & Schuster, 1990.

Delusions of Grandma, Simon & Schuster, 1994.

The Best Awful There Is, Simon & Schuster, 2004.

Other Books:

(With Leah Painter Roberts and Lauren Greenfield) Fast Forward: Growing Up in the Shadow of Hollywood, Knopf, 1998.

Hollywood Moms, Abrams, 2001.

Contributor to periodicals such as Interview, Mademoiselle, and Rolling Stone.

Screenplays:

Postcards from the Edge (based on Fisher's novel of the same title), Columbia, 1990.

(Uncredited), Hook, Columbia/TriStar, 1991.

(With others) Sister Act, Buena Vista, 1992.

(Uncredited) Lethal Weapon 3, Warner Bros., 1992.

So I Married an Axe Murderer, TriStar, 1993.

(Uncredited) Outbreak, Warner Bros., 1995.

(Uncredited) The Wedding Singer, New Line Cinema, 1998.

The Out–of–Towners, Paramount, 1999.

(Uncredited rewrite) Kate & Leopold, Miramax, 2001.

(Uncredited rewrite) Intolerable Cruelty, Universal, 2003.

Television Movies:

These Old Broads, ABC, 2001.

Television Episodes:

"Paris, October 1916," The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles, 1993.

"Arsenic and Old Mom," Roseanne, ABC, 1997.

Television Specials:

Carrie Fisher: The Hollywood Family, 1995.

(With others) The 69th Annual Academy Awards, ABC, 1997.

(With others) The 74th Annual Academy Awards, ABC, 2002.

OTHER SOURCES

Books:

Contemporary Popular Writers, St. James Press, 1997.

Periodicals:

Good Housekeeping, February, 1997, p. 26.

People Weekly, February 19, 2001, p. 109.

Psychology Today, November/December 2001, p. 32.

Time, February 2, 2004, p. 75.

Electronic:

Carrie Fisher Official Site, www.carriefisher.com, April 24, 2004.