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Carrie Fisher

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Carrie Fisher

Born October 21, 1956 in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, California, USADied December 27, 201664 films

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.

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The Empire Strikes Back posterFirst watchThe Empire Strikes Back19808.4as Princess LeiaThe epic saga continues as Luke Skywalker, in hopes of defeating the evil Galactic Empire, learns the ways of the Jedi from aging master Yoda.View film

Essential films

Ranked by acclaim and reach
Star Wars poster8.2Star Wars1977Return of the Jedi poster7.9Return of the Jedi1983Star Wars: The Force Awakens poster7.2Star Wars: The Force Awakens2015Star Wars: The Last Jedi poster6.7Star Wars: The Last Jedi2017The Blues Brothers poster7.7The Blues Brothers1980When Harry Met Sally... poster7.4When Harry Met Sally...1989Hook poster6.8Hook1991Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker poster6.2Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker2019

Filmography

64 films as actor
  1. 2023WonderwellHazel
  2. 2019Star Wars: The Rise of SkywalkerGeneral Leia Organa
  3. 2017Star Wars: The Last JediLeia Organa
  4. 2015Star Wars: The Force AwakensPrincess Leia
  5. 2012It's Christmas, Carol!Eve
  6. 2010Robot Chicken: Star Wars Episode IIIPrincess Leia Organa (voice)
  7. 2010Family Guy Presents: It's a Trap!Angela as Mon Mothma (voice)
  8. 2010Wright vs. WrongJoan Harrington
  9. 2009Sorority RowMrs. Crenshaw
  10. 2009FanboysDoctor
  11. 2009White Lightnin'Cilla
  12. 2008Robot Chicken: Star Wars Episode IIPrincess Leia Organa / Mon Mothma / Krayt Dragon's Mother (voice)
  13. 2008The WomenBailey Smith
  14. 2007Cougar ClubGladys Goodbey
  15. 2007Suffering Man's CharityReporter
  16. 2006Friendly FireSinger
  17. 2005Romancing the BrideEdwina
  18. 2005UndiscoveredCarrie
  19. 2004StatesideMrs. Dubois
  20. 2003WonderlandSally Hansen
  21. 2003Charlie's Angels: Full ThrottleMother Superior
  22. 2002A Midsummer Night's RaveMia's Mom
  23. 2001Jay and Silent Bob Strike BackNun
  24. 2001HeartbreakersMs. Surpin
  25. 2001These Old BroadsHooker
  26. 2000Lisa Picard Is FamousCarrie Fisher
  27. 2000Scream 3Bianca
  28. 1997Austin Powers: International Man of MysteryTherapist (uncredited)
  29. 1992This Is My LifeClaudia Curtis
  30. 1991SoapdishBetsy Faye Sharon
  31. 1991Drop Dead FredJanie
  32. 1991HookWoman Kissing on Bridge (uncredited)
  33. 1990Sibling RivalryIris Turner-Hunter
  34. 1990Sweet RevengeLinda
  35. 1989When Harry Met Sally...Marie
  36. 1989She's BackBeatrice
  37. 1989Two Daddies?Alice Conway (voice)
  38. 1989LoverboyMonica Delancy
  39. 1989The 'BurbsCarol Peterson
  40. 1988Appointment with DeathNadine Boynton
  41. 1987The Time GuardianPetra
  42. 1987Amazon Women on the MoonMary Brown (segment "Reckless Youth")
  43. 1986Sunday DriveFranny Jessup
  44. 1986LibertyEmma Lazarus
  45. 1986From Here to MaternityVeronica
  46. 1986Hollywood Vice SquadBetty Melton
  47. 1986Hannah and Her SistersApril Knox
  48. 1985Happily Ever AfterAlice Conway (voice)
  49. 1985The Man with One Red ShoePaula
  50. 1984Garbo TalksLisa Rolfe
  51. 1984FrankensteinElizabeth
  52. 1984ThumbelinaThumbelina
  53. 1983Return of the JediPrincess Leia
  54. 1981Under the RainbowAnnie Clark
  55. 1980The Blues BrothersMystery Woman
  56. 1980The Empire Strikes BackPrincess Leia
  57. 1978The Star Wars Holiday SpecialPrincess Leia Organa
  58. 1978The Story of the Faithful WookieePrincess Leia Organa (voice) (uncredited)
  59. 1978Leave Yesterday BehindMarnie Clarkson
  60. 1978RingoMarquine
  61. 1977Come Back, Little ShebaMarie
  62. 1977Star WarsPrincess Leia Organa
  63. 1975ShampooLorna
  64. 1969Debbie Reynolds and the Sound of ChildrenGirl Scout