Polly Carey Draper (born June 15, 1955) is an American actress, writer, producer, and director. She has received several awards, including a Writers Guild of America Award (WGA), and is noted for speaking in a "trademark throaty voice." She is best known for her starring role as Ellyn Warren on ABC's drama Thirtysomething (1987–91), her directing debut is The Naked Brothers Band: The Movie, as well as the Nickelodeon musical comedy series The Naked Brothers Band (2007–09).
Known For
Demolition
(2015)
Margot Eastwood
Our Idiot Brother
(2011)
Ellen
Shiva Baby
(2021)
Debbie
A Million to Juan
(1994)
Olivia Smith
Side Effects
(2013)
Eileen Spicer
The Pick-up Artist
(1987)
Pat, Jack's Colleague
Gold Diggers: The Secret of Bear Mountain
(1995)
Kate Easton
Obvious Child
(2014)
Nancy
Seven Minutes in Heaven
(1986)
Jeff's Mother
Full Filmography
Acting
Seven Minutes in Heaven
(1986)
Jeff's Mother
The Pick-up Artist
(1987)
Pat, Jack's Colleague
Making Mr. Right
(1987)
Suzy Duncan
Heartbeat
(1993)
Adrian Towers
Broken Promises: Taking Emily Back
(1993)
Ella Sabin
The Innocent
(1994)
Pamela Sutton
Schemes
(1994)
Evelyn Hayes
A Million to Juan
(1994)
Olivia Smith
Gold Diggers: The Secret of Bear Mountain
(1995)
Kate Easton
Home Song
(1996)
Claire Gardner
Always Say Goodbye
(1997)
Donna Evans
Hudson River Blues
(1997)
18 Shades of Dust
(1999)
Marilyn
Dinner Rush
(2000)
Natalie Clemente
The Tic Code
(2000)
Laura
Second Best
(2004)
Paula
A Perfect Fit
(2005)
Dr. Weiss
The Naked Brothers Band: The Movie
(2005)
Polly Draper
Too Young to Marry
(2007)
Beth
Our Idiot Brother
(2011)
Ellen
The Empty Room
(2012)
Kathy
Side Effects
(2013)
Eileen Spicer
Obvious Child
(2014)
Nancy
Addiction: A 60's Love Story
(2015)
Sylvia Bornstein
Jane Wants a Boyfriend
(2015)
Mom
Demolition
(2015)
Margot Eastwood
Boots
(2015)
Suzanne
Stella's Last Weekend
(2018)
Sally
Once Upon a Main Street
(2020)
Rowena
Shiva Baby
(2021)
Debbie
Love is Love is Love
(2021)
Milly / Marlene - (segments "Sailing Lesson" and "Late Lunch")
Writing
The Tic Code
(2000)
Writer
The Naked Brothers Band: The Movie
(2005)
Writer
The Naked Brothers Band: Polar Bears
(2008)
Writer
Stella's Last Weekend
(2018)
Screenplay
Directing
The Naked Brothers Band: The Movie
(2005)
Director
The Naked Brothers Band: Battle of the Bands
(2007)
Director
The Naked Brothers Band: Polar Bears
(2008)
Director
The Naked Brothers Band: Sidekicks
(2008)
Director
The Naked Brothers Band: Mystery Girl
(2008)
Director
The Naked Brothers Band: Naked Idol
(2009)
Director
Stella's Last Weekend
(2018)
Director
Once Upon a Main Street
(2020)
Director
Production