Carrie Fisher
Acting
Biography
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.
Born: October 21, 1956
Place of Birth: Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA
Known For
Star Wars at the BBC
A long time ago in a TV studio not so far away, the stars of the original Star Wars film came to the BBC to promote their then-unknown movie. Want to see a Wookie on Blue Peter, or Luke Skywalker meet Michael Aspel? Then take a look through archive BBC footage – much of which has not been shown since the 70s – to see how UK viewers were introduced to the idea of ‘the force’, protocol droids and galactic princesses. Did Mark Hamill really appear on Coronation Street? Peter Serafinowicz, the voice of Darth Maul himself, will reveal the answer.
When Star Wars Ruled the World
A VH1 television special wherein the cast discuss the making of the films and what made the franchise a phenomenon.
Classic Creatures: Return of the Jedi
Go behind the scenes — and into the costumes — as production footage from Return of the Jedi is interspersed with vintage monster movie clips in this in-depth exploration of the painstaking techniques utilized by George Lucas to create the classic creatures and characters seen in the film.
SP FX: The Empire Strikes Back
Hosted by Mark Hamill, this revealing documentary offers behind-the-scenes glimpses into the amazing special effects that transformed George Lucas’ vision for Star Wars and The Empire Strikes Back into reality!
The Empire Strikes Back
The epic saga continues as Luke Skywalker, in hopes of defeating the evil Galactic Empire, learns the ways of the Jedi from aging master Yoda. But Darth Vader is more determined than ever to capture Luke. Meanwhile, rebel leader Princess Leia, cocky Han Solo, Chewbacca, and droids C-3PO and R2-D2 are thrown into various stages of capture, betrayal and despair.
Star Wars
Princess Leia is captured and held hostage by the evil Imperial forces in their effort to take over the galactic Empire. Venturesome Luke Skywalker and dashing captain Han Solo team together with the loveable robot duo R2-D2 and C-3PO to rescue the beautiful princess and restore peace and justice in the Empire.
Smallville
The origins of the world’s greatest hero–from Krypton refugee Kal-el’s arrival on Earth through his tumultuous teen years to Clark Kent’s final steps toward embracing his destiny as the Man of Steel.
Faerie Tale Theatre
A live-action children's television anthology series retelling popular fairy tales.
The Making of The Empire Strikes Back
Even the most devout Star Wars fan might not know that filmmaker and journalist Michel Parbot was once given unprecedented access to the set, stars, and filmmakers behind The Empire Strikes Back. The resulting work, The Making of The Empire Strikes Back, has apparently never been commercially released. Most of the footage has been lost, but 15 minutes has circulated online in recent years. Now, the 1 hour cut of Michel Parbot’s lost documentary has been found.
Return of the Jedi
Luke Skywalker leads a mission to rescue his friend Han Solo from the clutches of Jabba the Hutt, the Emperor prepares to crush the Rebellion with a more powerful Death Star, and the Rebel fleet mounts a massive attack on the space station. Luke Skywalker confronts Darth Vader in a final climactic duel before the evil Emperor.
Filmography
as Hazel
as Self (archive footage)
as Self (archive footage)
as Self
as General Leia Organa
as Self
as Leia Organa
as Self (archive footage)
as General Leia Organa
as Mia
as Self
as Self
as Angela McKinnon
as Eve
as (archive footage)
as Self (voice)
as Angela as Mon Mothma (voice)
as Princess Leia Organa (voice)
as Self (archive footage)
as Joan Harrington
as Self
as Mrs. Crenshaw
as Doctor
as Cilla
as Princess Leia Organa / Mon Mothma / Krayt Dragon's Mother (voice)
as Bailey Smith
as Self
as Self
as Self - Host
as Gladys Goodbey
as Self
as Self
as Reporter
as Self
as Self
as Rosemary Howard
as Singer
as Self
as Self - Guest
as Self - Audience (uncredited)
as Self
as Edwina
as Carrie
as Celia's attorney
as Self
as Self
as Self
as Princess Leia (archive footage)
as Anna Fowler
as Mrs. Dubois
as Sally Hansen
as Self
as Self - Interviewee
as Self
as Mother Superior
as Mia's Mom
as Judy Silver
as Self
as Self
as Pauline Kahn
as Ellen Tenzer
as Ms. Surpin
as Hooker
as Self
as Carrie Fisher
as Bianca Burnette
as Angela as Mon Mothma (voice)
as Angela (voice)
as Self - Guest
as Carrie Fisher
as Self
as Therapist (uncredited)
as Carrie (voice)
as Carrie Fisher
as Self
as Phyllis (voice)
as Self
as Claudia Curtis
as Betsy Faye Sharon
as Janie
as Woman Kissing on Bridge (uncredited)
as Iris Turner-Hunter
as Linda
as Marie
as Beatrice
as Alice Conway (voice)
as Monica Delancy
as Carol Peterson
as Nadine Boynton
as Self
as Petra
as Mary Brown (segment "Reckless Youth")
as Franny Jessup
as Emma Lazarus
as Veronica
as Betty Melton
as April Knox
as Alice Conway (voice)
as Laurie Macnamara
as Paula
as Lisa Rolfe
as Elizabeth
as Thumbelina
as Narrator (voice) / Self
as Princess Leia
as Thumbelina
as Self
as Annie Clark
as Princess Leia
as Mystery Woman
as Princess Leia
as Self
as Princess Leia Organa (voice)
as Princess Leia Organa
as Marnie Clarkson
as Marquine
as Marie
as Self
as Princess Leia Organa
as Marie
as Cathy
as Self - Host
as Self (uncredited)
as Leprechaun (uncredited)
as Lorna
as Self
as Self
as Girl Scout
as Self
as Franny Jessup
as Self
as Self