Carrie Fisher

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Full Name
Carrie Frances Fisher
Born
October 21st, 1956
Height
5ft 1in
Hometown
Beverly Hills, California, United States
Net Worth
Estimated $25 million
Family
Carrie Fisher was born in Beverly Hills, California, to singer Eddie Fisher and actor Debbie Reynolds, two of Hollywood's biggest stars. Fisher had a daughter, actor and writer Billie Lourd, with talent agent Bryan Lourd. She married singer-songwriter Paul Simon in 1983, though the marriage lasted less than a year, and the pair later remained close friends.
Top Movies
'Star Wars', 'The Empire Strikes Back', 'Return of the Jedi', 'When Harry Met Sally...', 'The Blues Brothers'
Top Shows
'Catastrophe', '30 Rock', 'The Big Bang Theory', 'Family Guy'
Awards
Grammy Award for 'Best Spoken Word Album
Fun Facts
Carrie Fisher became one of Hollywood's most respected script doctors, anonymously rewriting dialogue for films including 'Hook', 'Sister Act', 'Outbreak' and 'The Wedding Singer'. ### Her semi-autobiographical novel 'Postcards from the Edge' was adapted into a critically acclaimed 1990 film starring Meryl Streep and Shirley MacLaine. ### Fisher was an outspoken advocate for mental health awareness, speaking candidly about living with bipolar disorder and helping reduce stigma through her writing and public appearances.
Related Actors
Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Debbie Reynolds, Billie Lourd, Meryl Streep

Carrie Fisher was an American actor, writer, screenwriter and novelist whose wit, honesty and unforgettable portrayal of Princess Leia Organa made her one of the most beloved figures in popular culture.

Rising to international fame through the original ‘Star Wars’ trilogy, Fisher became a cultural icon while also earning acclaim for films including ‘When Harry Met Sally…’, ‘The Blues Brothers’ and ‘Hannah and Her Sisters’. Beyond acting, she enjoyed a distinguished career as an author and one of Hollywood’s most sought-after script doctors, contributing uncredited rewrites to films including ‘Hook’, ‘Sister Act’ and ‘The Wedding Singer’.

Her candid advocacy for mental health awareness and addiction recovery further cemented her enduring legacy.

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Carrie Fisher was an American actor, writer and screenwriter best known for playing Princess Leia Organa in the 'Star Wars' franchise.
Carrie Fisher is best known for portraying Princess Leia Organa in the original 'Star Wars' trilogy, a role she reprised in the sequel trilogy beginning with 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens'.
In addition to acting, Carrie Fisher was an acclaimed author, memoirist and script doctor, while her openness about bipolar disorder and addiction made her an influential advocate for mental health awareness.
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