CINEFILER

Carrie Fisher

Born
October 21, 1956
Died
December 27, 2016
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.
Known For
Star Wars
(1977)
Princess Leia Organa
Star Wars: The Force Awakens
(2015)
General Leia Organa
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
(2019)
General Leia Organa
Star Wars: The Last Jedi
(2017)
General Leia Organa
Return of the Jedi
(1983)
Princess Leia
Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle
(2003)
Mother Superior
The Blues Brothers
(1980)
Mystery Woman
The Empire Strikes Back
(1980)
Princess Leia
Scream 3
(2000)
Bianca Burnette
Hook
(1991)
Woman Kissing on Bridge (uncredited)
When Harry Met Sally...
(1989)
Marie
Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery
(1997)
Therapist (uncredited)
Appointment with Death
(1988)
Nadine Boynton
Sorority Row
(2009)
Mrs. Crenshaw
Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back
(2001)
Nun
Obi-Wan Kenobi: A Jedi's Return
(2022)
Self - Leia Organa (archive footage) (uncredited)
Full Filmography
Acting
Debbie Reynolds and the Sound of Children
(1969)
Girl Scout
Shampoo
(1975)
Lorna
Come Back, Little Sheba
(1977)
Marie
Star Wars
(1977)
Princess Leia Organa
The Making of Star Wars
(1977)
Self
Leave Yesterday Behind
(1978)
Marnie Clarkson
The Story of the Faithful Wookiee
(1978)
Princess Leia Organa (voice)
The Star Wars Holiday Special
(1978)
Princess Leia Organa
Ringo
(1978)
Marquine
Mr. Mike's Mondo Video
(1979)
Self
SPFX: The Empire Strikes Back
(1980)
Princess Leia
The Empire Strikes Back
(1980)
Princess Leia
The Making of The Empire Strikes Back
(1980)
Self
The Blues Brothers
(1980)
Mystery Woman
Under the Rainbow
(1981)
Annie Clark
Return of the Ewok
(1982)
Self / Princess Leia
Classic Creatures: Return of the Jedi
(1983)
Narrator (voice) / Self
Return of the Jedi
(1983)
Princess Leia
From 'Star Wars' to 'Jedi' : The Making of a Saga
(1983)
Self
Thumbelina
(1984)
Thumbelina
Frankenstein
(1984)
Elizabeth
Garbo Talks
(1984)
Lisa Rolfe
Molly and the Skywalkerz in "Happily Ever After"
(1985)
Alice Conway (voice)
The Man with One Red Shoe
(1985)
Paula
From Here to Maternity
(1986)
Veronica
Sunday Drive
(1986)
Franny Jessup
Liberty
(1986)
Emma Lazarus
Hannah and Her Sisters
(1986)
April Knox
Hollywood Vice Squad
(1986)
Betty Melton
The Time Guardian
(1987)
Petra
Paul Reiser: Out on a Whim
(1987)
Self
Amazon Women on the Moon
(1987)
Mary Brown
Appointment with Death
(1988)
Nadine Boynton
She's Back
(1989)
Beatrice
Molly and the Skywalkerz in "Two Daddies?"
(1989)
Alice Conway (voice)
The 'Burbs
(1989)
Carol Peterson
When Harry Met Sally...
(1989)
Marie
Loverboy
(1989)
Monica Delancy
Sweet Revenge
(1990)
Linda
Sibling Rivalry
(1990)
Iris Turner-Hunter
Drop Dead Fred
(1991)
Janie
Soapdish
(1991)
Betsy Faye Sharon
Hook
(1991)
Woman Kissing on Bridge (uncredited)
This Is My Life
(1992)
Claudia Curtis
Star Wars: The Magic & the Mystery
(1997)
Self
Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery
(1997)
Therapist (uncredited)
The Unauthorized 'Star Wars' Story
(1999)
Self (archive footage)
Lisa Picard Is Famous
(2000)
Carrie Fisher
Scream 3
(2000)
Bianca Burnette
How Harry Met Sally…
(2001)
Self
Heartbreakers
(2001)
Ms. Surpin
Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back
(2001)
Nun
R2-D2: Beneath the Dome
(2001)
Self
These Old Broads
(2001)
Hooker
A Midsummer Night's Rave
(2002)
Mia's Mom
The Rutles 2: Can't Buy Me Lunch
(2003)
Interviewee
Wonderland
(2003)
Sally Hansen
Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle
(2003)
Mother Superior
Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy
(2004)
Self
When Star Wars Ruled the World
(2004)
Self
Stateside
(2004)
Mrs. Dubois
The Story of Star Wars
(2004)
Princess Leia (archive footage)
Star Wars: Deleted Magic
(2005)
Self (archive footage)
Undiscovered
(2005)
Carrie
Romancing The Bride
(2005)
Edwina
George Lucas: Creating an Empire
(2005)
Self
The Aristocrats
(2005)
Self
The Return of Courtney Love
(2006)
Self
Friendly Fire
(2006)
Creatures from Star Wars
(2006)
Self
Comedy Central Roast of William Shatner
(2006)
Self - Audience (uncredited)
Dreams on Spec
(2007)
Self
Ghost Writer
(2007)
Reporter
Cougar Club
(2007)
Gladys Goodbey
Heckler
(2007)
Self
The Women
(2008)
Bailey Smith
Robot Chicken: Star Wars Episode II
(2008)
Princess Leia Organa / Mon Mothma / Krayt Dragon's Mother (voice)
White Lightnin'
(2009)
Cilla
Sorority Row
(2009)
Mrs. Crenshaw
Fanboys
(2009)
Doctor
Carrie Fisher: Wishful Drinking
(2010)
Self
Robot Chicken: Star Wars Episode III
(2010)
Princess Leia Organa (voice)
Family Guy Presents: It's a Trap!
(2010)
Angela as Mon Mothma (voice)
Family Guy Presents: Road to the North Pole
(2010)
Angela (voice)
The People vs. George Lucas
(2010)
Self (archive footage)
A Child's Garden of Poetry
(2011)
It's Christmas, Carol!
(2012)
Eve
Comedy Central Roast of Roseanne
(2012)
Self
Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen
(2012)
(archive footage)
Maps to the Stars
(2014)
Self
Star Wars: The Force Awakens
(2015)
General Leia Organa
Star Wars at the BBC
(2015)
Self (archive footage)
Secrets of the Force Awakens: A Cinematic Journey
(2016)
Self
Bright Lights: Starring Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds
(2017)
Self
Star Wars: The Last Jedi
(2017)
General Leia Organa
The Director and the Jedi
(2018)
Self
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
(2019)
General Leia Organa
The Skywalker Legacy
(2020)
Self
Have a Good Trip: Adventures in Psychedelics
(2020)
Self
Belushi
(2020)
Self (archive footage)
Obi-Wan Kenobi: A Jedi's Return
(2022)
Self - Leia Organa (archive footage) (uncredited)
Wonderwell
(2023)
Hazel
AFI Life Achievement Award: 50th Anniversary Special
(2023)
Self (archive footage)
A Disturbance in the Force: How the Star Wars Holiday Special Happened
(2023)
Self (archive footage)
Crew
Writing
Production
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