About

Carrie Frances Fisher was born in Beverly Hills, California, the daughter of singer Eddie Fisher and actress Debbie Reynolds.

Shampoo

In 1975, Fisher made her film debut in the Columbia comedy Shampoo starring Warren Beatty, Julie Christie and Goldie Hawn, with Lee Grant and Jack Warden as her character's parents.

Star Wars

In 1977, Fisher starred as Princess Leia in Star Wars (later retitled Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope) opposite Mark Hamill and Harrison Ford.

The Blues Brothers

In 1980, Fisher appeared in The Blues Brothers film as Jake's vengeful ex-lover; she is listed in the credits as "Mystery Woman".

The Empire Strikes Back

In 1980, she reprised her role as Princess Leia in The Empire Strikes Back, and appeared as herself with her Star Wars costars on the cover of the July 12, 1980 issue of Rolling Stone to promote the film.

Return of the Jedi

In 1983, Fisher returned to the role of Princess Leia in Return of the Jedi, and posed in the Princess Leia metal bikini on the cover of the Summer 1983 issue of Rolling Stone to promote the film.

Postcards from the Edge

In 1987, Fisher published her first novel, Postcards from the Edge.  It became a bestseller, and she received the Los Angeles Pen Award for Best First Novel.

Postcards from the Edge

In 1990, Columbia Pictures released a film version of Postcards from the Edge, adapted for the screen by Fisher and starring Meryl Streep, Shirley MacLaine, and Dennis Quaid.

1991 – 2005, Besides acting and writing original works, Fisher was one of the top script doctors in Hollywood, working on the screenplays of other writers.  She did uncredited polishes on movies from 1991 to 2005.

Women of Vision Award

In 2005, Women in Film & Video - DC recognized Fisher with the Women of Vision Award.

Wishful Drinking

In 2007, Fisher wrote and performed in her one-woman play Wishful Drinking at the Geffen Playhouse in Los Angeles from November 7, 2006, to January 14, 2007.

Wishful Drinking

In 2008, Fisher published her autobiographical book, Wishful Drinking, based on her successful play.

Wishful Drinking

In 2010, HBO aired a feature-length documentary based on a special live performance of Fisher's Wishful Drinking stage production.

Shockaholic

In 2011, Fisher released her non-fiction title Shockaholic.

Star Wars Episode VII

In 2015, Fisher reprised her role of Princess Leia in Star Wars Episode VII, subtitled The Force Awakens, released worldwide on December 18, 2015. Fisher was nominated for a 2016 Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actress for her portrayal

The Princess Diarist

In 2016, Fisher released her memoir, The Princess Diarist. The book is based on diaries she kept while filming the original Star Wars trilogy in the late 70s and early 80s.

Star Wars Episode VIII

In 2017, Fisher reprised her role of Princess Leia in Star Wars Episode VIII, subtitled The Last Jedi, released worldwide on December 9, 2017. Fisher won the 2018 'Choice Fantasy Actress' for the Teen Choice Award. She was also nominated for a 2018 Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actress for her portrayal.

Star Wars Episode IX

Carrie will be featured as Princess Leia in the last of the Star Wars Trilogy, Star Wars: Episode IX The Rise of Skywalker.