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Carrie Fisher

Carrie Fisher

American actress

Full name
Carrie Frances Fisher
Born
21 October 1956Beverly Hills, Los Ángeles, California
Died
27 December 2016aged 60 · Los Angeles, California
Nationality
USA
Height
1.55 m
Star sign
Libra
Years active
1975–2023

Known for

Biography

Carrie Frances Fisher was born on October 21, 1956 in the city of Beverly Hills. She is the daughter of a singer and an actress but her parents divorced and she developed a very close relationship with his mother. Soon she worked on his talent and she was already with 12 years-old she debuted on stage in Las Vegas. But Fisher knew how important it was to go to a school, so she studied at the Central School of Speech and Drama in London. Upon her release, she could perform with solvency his leap to the big screen with 'Shampoo' in 1975 (Warren Beatty and Goldie Hawn appeared as castmates). However, actual achieved popularity and fame two years later, at which time the selected George Lucas for the role of Princess Leia in 'Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope'. People who reprises in different sequels of the saga. At the same time, we have seen in films like Carrie 'Hannah and Her Sisters "or" When Harry Met Sally'. In 2015 it has become part of the galactic universe participating in 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens'.

Their career in figures

The earliest credit MovieNCo has for Carrie Fisher is Shampoo (1975); in all, 26 films and 3 TV shows over 48 years. They have worked as actress in 28 and writer in 1. Their title most voted by MovieNCo readers is Family Guy (1999), with 297 votes. Their busiest decade is the 2000s, with 10 titles. The person they have worked with most is George Lucas, on 8 films, among them Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens and Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope.

Latest work

Full filmography (29)
  1. 2023
  2. 2019 6.2
  3. 2017 7.8
  4. 2016 8.0
  5. 2015 7.9
  6. 2015–2019

    Catastrophe TV

    Mia, 6 episodes

    8.0
  7. 2014 5.7
  8. 2009 6.2

Where to watch Carrie Fisher

Their films and TV shows you can watch now in the UK, and where.

  1. 2015 7.9
  2. 1977 9.2
  3. 1980 8.7
  4. 1983 6.7
  5. 2017 7.8
  6. 2019 6.2
  7. 2000 7.3
  8. 1991

    Hook

    Woman Kissing on Bridge

    Where to watch
    7.5

Availability checked on 9 November 2026.

The best Carrie Fisher films

By MovieNCo readers' ratings.

  1. Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope 1977 9.2
  2. Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back 1980 8.7
  3. Hannah and Her Sisters 1986 8.0
  4. Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens 2015 7.9
  5. Star Wars: The Last Jedi 2017 7.8

Family and relationships

Parents
Debbie Reynolds
Spouses
Paul Simon 1983–1984
Children
Billie Lourd

Has worked with

Carrie Fisher videos

All (8)

Questions about Carrie Fisher

Where was Carrie Fisher born?

Carrie Fisher was born on 21 October 1956 in Beverly Hills, Los Ángeles, California.

When did Carrie Fisher die?

Carrie Fisher died on 27 December 2016, aged 60. They died in Los Angeles, California.

How tall is Carrie Fisher?

Carrie Fisher is 1.55 m tall (5 ft 1 in).

Who has Carrie Fisher been married to?

Carrie Fisher was married to Paul Simon (1983–1984).

Does Carrie Fisher have children?

Yes, Carrie Fisher had a daughter: Billie Lourd.

What are the best Carrie Fisher films?

By MovieNCo readers' ratings, the best Carrie Fisher films are Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977, 9.2), Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980, 8.7) and Hannah and Her Sisters (1986, 8.0).

How many films and TV shows has Carrie Fisher been in?

MovieNCo lists 26 films and 3 TV shows for Carrie Fisher, from Shampoo (1975) to In Restless Dreams: The Music of Paul Simon (2023).

What is Carrie Fisher's star sign?

Carrie Fisher was a Libra: born on 21 October.

Page reviewed on 17 May 2026.

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