Carrie Fisher
Date of Death: December 27, 2016 (60)
Birth Place: Beverly Hills, CA, USA
Latest News on Carrie Fisher:
Hotsy Totsy Burlesque's 12th Annual Tribute To The Star Wars Holiday Special Set for December (Nov 30, 2024)
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 21, 2024 (Oct 21, 2024)
Actor And Director Griffin Dunne To Discuss And Sign New Memoir At The Mark Twain House & Museum (Oct 15, 2024)
Hotsy Totsy Burlesque's 12th Annual Tribute To The Star Wars Holiday Special Set for December (Nov 30, 2024)
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 21, 2024 (Oct 21, 2024)
Actor And Director Griffin Dunne To Discuss And Sign New Memoir At The Mark Twain House & Museum (Oct 15, 2024)
BIO
Carrie Fisher was a beloved cultural icon, best known for her role as Princess Leia in the original Star Wars trilogy, a role which she most recently reprised in the record-breaking box office hit Star Wars: The Force Awakens in December 2015.
Her autobiographical one-woman Broadway show, Wishful Drinking debuted in 2006 at Westwood's Geffen Playhouse with Joshua Ravetch directing. It went on to enjoy a successful Broadway run and toured in additional cities. In 2010, HBO filmed a feature-length documentary of the stage play. She later released a non-fiction book of the same name based on the show.
In addition to WISHFUL DRINKING, Fisher appeared on Broadway in the role of Agnes in 1982's AGNES OF GOD. Other Broadway credits include 1980's CENSORED SCENES FROM KING KONG, and 1973's musical comedy IRENE.
Fisher was also known for her semi-autobiographical novels, including Postcards from the Edge, and the screenplay for the film of the same name. Her other film roles included Shampoo (1975), The Blues Brothers (1980), Hannah and Her Sisters (1986), The 'Burbs (1989), and When Harry Met Sally (1989).
Her TV credits included hosting NBC's Saturday Night Live in 1978, and guest appearances in such shows as 30 Rock (Emmy nomination), Family Guy and Catastrophe.
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STAGE CREDITS
Writing
Playwright
Story
Awards and Nominations
winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2010 - Outstanding Solo Performance
Carrie Fisher, Wishful Drinking
Drama Desk Awards - 2009 - Outstanding Solo Performance
Carrie Fisher, Wishful Drinking
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Celine Dion Musical Comedy TITANIQUE To Play Off-Broadway This Summer
by Robert Diamond - Mar 29, 2022
VIDEO: Watch the 'Honest Trailers' Take on STAR WARS: THE RISE OF SKYWALKER
by Stephi Wild - Mar 25, 2020
VIDEO: Listen to the Song Lin-Manuel Miranda Created for STAR WARS: THE RISE OF SKYWALKER!
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jan 22, 2020
VIDEO: J.J. Abrams Reveals a Message from the Late Carrie Fisher on THE LATE SHOW WITH STEPHEN COLBERT
by Sarah Leiber - Nov 26, 2019
VIDEO: JJ Abrams Says the Script of STAR WARS: THE RISE OF SKYWALKER Was Almost Leaked
by Sarah Leiber - Nov 25, 2019
VIDEO: Watch Billie Lourd Sing 'American Girl' in Honor of Her Mom, Carrie Fisher
by Sarah Leiber - Oct 21, 2019
VIDEO: J.J. Abrams Discusses Carrie Fisher's Impact on the STAR WARS Series, and Her Inclusion in THE RISE OF SKYWALKER
by Stephi Wild - Aug 24, 2019
VIDEO: On This Day, October 4- Carre Fisher's WISHFUL DRINKING Opens on Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 4, 2018
VIDEO: Explore the World of STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI in New Featurette
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 10, 2017
VIDEO: Tyne Daly Sings 'Pieces of Dreams' from New Musical CHASING MEM'RIES at the Geffen
by BWW Contests - Nov 16, 2017
News
Hotsy Totsy Burlesque's 12th Annual Tribute To The Star Wars Holiday Special Set for December
Handsome Brad and Cherry Pitz will present It's a Wonderful Life Day Hotsy Totsy Burlesque's 12th Annual Tribute to The Star Wars Holiday Special at The Slipper Room this December.
Handsome Brad and Cherry Pitz will present It's a Wonderful Life Day Hotsy Totsy Burlesque's 12th Annual Tribute to The Star Wars Holiday Special at The Slipper Room this December.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 21, 2024
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 21, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend.
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 21, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend.
Actor And Director Griffin Dunne To Discuss And Sign New Memoir At The Mark Twain House & Museum
The Mark Twain House & Museum is set to welcome a scion of a Hartford literary dynasty to the home of Samuel Clemens.
The Mark Twain House & Museum is set to welcome a scion of a Hartford literary dynasty to the home of Samuel Clemens.
Griffin Dunne In Conversation With Amy Robinson Will Benefit The West Bank Cafe and Laurie Beechman Theatre
The West Bank Cafe will present an exclusive evening featuring Golden Globe-nominated actor Griffin Dunne and acclaimed producer Amy Robinson as they discuss Dunne’s newly released memoir, The Friday Afternoon Club. The evening will feature a short reading from the instant New York Times bestseller, followed by a lively conversation between the longtime friends and collaborators.
The West Bank Cafe will present an exclusive evening featuring Golden Globe-nominated actor Griffin Dunne and acclaimed producer Amy Robinson as they discuss Dunne’s newly released memoir, The Friday Afternoon Club. The evening will feature a short reading from the instant New York Times bestseller, followed by a lively conversation between the longtime friends and collaborators.
THE 'BURBS Starring Keke Palmer Receives Straight-To-Series Order
Peacock has given a straight-to-series order to The ‘Burbs, a new series adaptation of the 1989 film of the same name. Celeste Hughey (Palm Royale, Dead to Me) will write and executive produce the series starring Emmy® Award winner Keke Palmer (Nope, Password), who will also executive produce.
Peacock has given a straight-to-series order to The ‘Burbs, a new series adaptation of the 1989 film of the same name. Celeste Hughey (Palm Royale, Dead to Me) will write and executive produce the series starring Emmy® Award winner Keke Palmer (Nope, Password), who will also executive produce.
Craig Hill Reveals New Show I'VE BEEN SITTING ON THIS FOR A WHILE! For The 2024 Edinburgh Fringe
Craig Hill brings his 25th show to the 2024 Edinburgh Fringe with I'VE BEEN SITTING ON THIS FOR A WHILE! at Just The Tonic, NUCLEUS.
Craig Hill brings his 25th show to the 2024 Edinburgh Fringe with I'VE BEEN SITTING ON THIS FOR A WHILE! at Just The Tonic, NUCLEUS.
Interview: James Beaman's Filter Is Off in LIVED EXPERIENCE at Triad Theater
To kick off Pride Month, MAC & Bistro Award-winner James Beaman returns with his acclaimed one-man show on Saturday June 1, 7 pm at the Triad Theater on the UWS. Celebrating 34 years in showbiz—including a decade as one of cabaret's finest female impersonators—Jamie brings his unique and tartly critical point of view on the cultural zeitgeist.
To kick off Pride Month, MAC & Bistro Award-winner James Beaman returns with his acclaimed one-man show on Saturday June 1, 7 pm at the Triad Theater on the UWS. Celebrating 34 years in showbiz—including a decade as one of cabaret's finest female impersonators—Jamie brings his unique and tartly critical point of view on the cultural zeitgeist.
PACIFIC SYMPHONY SUMMERFEST 2024 Season Announced At Irvine's New Amphitheater
A new chapter begins for Pacific Symphony and the Orange County community, when the orchestra settles into its brand new summer home at Great Park Live located in the heart of Irvine
A new chapter begins for Pacific Symphony and the Orange County community, when the orchestra settles into its brand new summer home at Great Park Live located in the heart of Irvine
Interview: Lowell Native Maryann Plunkett Brings Real-Life Experience to THE NOTEBOOK: THE MUSICAL
Tony Award winner Maryann Plunkett has played a wide range of roles in her Broadway career. The Lowell native’s latest, an elderly woman dealing with dementia, in “The Notebook: The Musical,” may be her most personal, however, as she recalls her own mother’s struggle with debilitating memory loss to bring her current character to life.
Tony Award winner Maryann Plunkett has played a wide range of roles in her Broadway career. The Lowell native’s latest, an elderly woman dealing with dementia, in “The Notebook: The Musical,” may be her most personal, however, as she recalls her own mother’s struggle with debilitating memory loss to bring her current character to life.
STAR WARS: A NEW HOPE IN CONCERT Comes to Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium Next Week
Join the FILMharmonic Orchestra for a live-to-film performance of Star Wars: A New Hope In Concert! Performances are on February 15th and 16th, 2024, at the Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
Join the FILMharmonic Orchestra for a live-to-film performance of Star Wars: A New Hope In Concert! Performances are on February 15th and 16th, 2024, at the Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
Corey Taylor Announces CMF2 2024 North American Tour
Corey Taylor is back for another North American tour in support of his acclaimed new solo studio album, CMF2. The 20-date headline tour, produced by Live Nation, kicks off in Canada with shows in Toronto and Montreal followed by stops in New York City, Philadelphia, Grand Rapids, Atlanta, and Charlotte, to name a few.
Corey Taylor is back for another North American tour in support of his acclaimed new solo studio album, CMF2. The 20-date headline tour, produced by Live Nation, kicks off in Canada with shows in Toronto and Montreal followed by stops in New York City, Philadelphia, Grand Rapids, Atlanta, and Charlotte, to name a few.
Photos: Adele, Ariana DeBose & More Attend The Hollywood Reporter's Women in Entertainment Gala
This morning, The Hollywood Reporter (THR) hosted its annual Women in Entertainment Breakfast Gala at The Beverly Hills Hotel in Los Angeles, honoring singer-songwriter Adele and actor, producer and activist Kerry Washington for their contributions and impact within the industry. Check out photos from the event now!
This morning, The Hollywood Reporter (THR) hosted its annual Women in Entertainment Breakfast Gala at The Beverly Hills Hotel in Los Angeles, honoring singer-songwriter Adele and actor, producer and activist Kerry Washington for their contributions and impact within the industry. Check out photos from the event now!
Helen Mirren to Present Adele with the Sherry Lansing Leadership Award at The Hollywood Reporter Women In Entertainment Gala
Helen Mirren presents Sherry Lansing Leadership Award to Adele at The Hollywood Reporter Women in Entertainment Gala. Will Ferrell to open the event.
Helen Mirren presents Sherry Lansing Leadership Award to Adele at The Hollywood Reporter Women in Entertainment Gala. Will Ferrell to open the event.
Handsome Brad and Cherry Pitz to Present Hotsy Totsy Burlesque's 11th Annual Tribute to The STAR WARS Holiday Special
It is time for the Hotsy Totsy Star Wars Holiday Special tribute! We have been doing so for 11 years, each time with a brand new script, but with the same odd and troubling clips.
It is time for the Hotsy Totsy Star Wars Holiday Special tribute! We have been doing so for 11 years, each time with a brand new script, but with the same odd and troubling clips.
How Often Have Parents and Children Appeared in the Same Broadway Show?
This time, the reader question was: Have parents and children appeared in the same Broadway show together, before Danny DeVito and Lucy DeVito in I Need That?
This time, the reader question was: Have parents and children appeared in the same Broadway show together, before Danny DeVito and Lucy DeVito in I Need That?
Feature: Debbie Reynolds Exhibition in Las Vegas City Hall Celebrates Her Life and Career
Debbie Reynolds is an iconic star who influenced the movies, Broadway, and Las Vegas. The Persona. The Person: Debbie Reynolds in Las Vegas celebrates her time in the glitz and glamour of the neon capital. The Neon Museum has curated and opened this exhibit to the public inside City Hall’s Grand Gallery through Oct. 26.
Debbie Reynolds is an iconic star who influenced the movies, Broadway, and Las Vegas. The Persona. The Person: Debbie Reynolds in Las Vegas celebrates her time in the glitz and glamour of the neon capital. The Neon Museum has curated and opened this exhibit to the public inside City Hall’s Grand Gallery through Oct. 26.
BBC to Run Extensive Shakespeare Season to Celebrate 400th Anniversary of First Folio
The BBC is celebrating this extraordinary anniversary with an ambitious season of content across TV, Radio, BBC iPlayer & BBC Sounds exploring why, 400 years on, Shakespeare's relevance and influence is as strong as ever. A wealth of programming featuring major actors and leading experts, including new documentaries, performance, music, drama, comedy, news coverage and the best of the BBC archive, as well as special items on flagship BBC shows, will celebrate the man, his world and his timeless writing.
The BBC is celebrating this extraordinary anniversary with an ambitious season of content across TV, Radio, BBC iPlayer & BBC Sounds exploring why, 400 years on, Shakespeare's relevance and influence is as strong as ever. A wealth of programming featuring major actors and leading experts, including new documentaries, performance, music, drama, comedy, news coverage and the best of the BBC archive, as well as special items on flagship BBC shows, will celebrate the man, his world and his timeless writing.
Sarasota Orchestra Performs STAR WARS: A NEW HOPE IN CONCERT in October
Sarasota Orchestra will present Star Wars: A New Hope In Concert featuring a screening of the complete film with Oscar-winning composer John Williams’ musical score performed live to film. The concert will be led by conductor Susie Seiter. Learn more about the concert and find out how to get tickets here!
Sarasota Orchestra will present Star Wars: A New Hope In Concert featuring a screening of the complete film with Oscar-winning composer John Williams’ musical score performed live to film. The concert will be led by conductor Susie Seiter. Learn more about the concert and find out how to get tickets here!
Sisters Act Up And Over The Top In Lively Production of SISTER ACT at Toby's In Columbia
SISTER ACT at Toby's in Columbia is a delightfully energetic show that is woman-driven and relationship-positive. Songwriter Alan Menken and lyricist Glenn Slater (of Disney fame) create numbers specifically for theatrical production of the movie-inspired script. Ear-pleasing harmonies abound in an extravaganza of song, dance and sisterhood.
SISTER ACT at Toby's in Columbia is a delightfully energetic show that is woman-driven and relationship-positive. Songwriter Alan Menken and lyricist Glenn Slater (of Disney fame) create numbers specifically for theatrical production of the movie-inspired script. Ear-pleasing harmonies abound in an extravaganza of song, dance and sisterhood.
Free Debbie Reynolds Exhibition From The Neon Museum Now Open in Las Vegas' City Hall
In partnership with Reynolds’ son Todd Fisher and the Debbie Reynolds Estate, this is the first exhibition The Neon Museum has curated. The display honors Reynolds’ Las Vegas legacy from 1962-2014 spanning her time performing at the Riviera, Desert Inn and South Point to owning the Debbie Reynolds Hollywood Hotel.
In partnership with Reynolds’ son Todd Fisher and the Debbie Reynolds Estate, this is the first exhibition The Neon Museum has curated. The display honors Reynolds’ Las Vegas legacy from 1962-2014 spanning her time performing at the Riviera, Desert Inn and South Point to owning the Debbie Reynolds Hollywood Hotel.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Carrie Fisher been in?
Carrie Fisher has appeared on Broadway in 4 shows.
How many West End shows has Carrie Fisher been in?
Carrie Fisher has not appeared in the West End
What awards has Carrie Fisher been nominated for?
Carrie Fisher has been nominated for several awards throughout her career. She was nominated for Outstanding Solo Performance at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for her work in "Wishful Drinking." Additionally, she received a nomination for Outstanding Solo Performance at the Drama Desk Awards for the same production, "Wishful Drinking."
What awards has Carrie Fisher won?
Carrie Fisher has won the Outstanding Solo Performance award at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for her performance in "Wishful Drinking".
How many shows has Carrie Fisher written?
Carrie Fisher has written 2 shows including Wishful Drinking (Playwright), In Your Arms (Story).
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