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