Date of Death: December 27, 2016 (60)
Birth Place: Beverly Hills, CA, USA
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.
Carrie Fisher, Wishful Drinking
Carrie Fisher, Wishful Drinking
Carrie Fisher has appeared on Broadway in 4 shows.
Carrie Fisher has not appeared in the West End
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."
Carrie Fisher has won the Outstanding Solo Performance award at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for her performance in "Wishful Drinking".
Carrie Fisher has written 2 shows including Wishful Drinking (Playwright), In Your Arms (Story).
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