Carrie Fisher
Birth Place: Beverly Hills, CA, USA
Latest News on Carrie Fisher:
Ellen Grace Diehl To Make 54 Below Debut With SINGIN’ IN A RAINSTORM: A DEBBIE REYNOLDS STORY (Jan 6, 2026)
Review: THE FORCE AWAKENS IN CONCERT, Royal Albert Hall (Nov 17, 2025)
THE HUNGER GAMES: ON STAGE Finds Full Company (Aug 8, 2025)
Ellen Grace Diehl To Make 54 Below Debut With SINGIN’ IN A RAINSTORM: A DEBBIE REYNOLDS STORY (Jan 6, 2026)
Review: THE FORCE AWAKENS IN CONCERT, Royal Albert Hall (Nov 17, 2025)
THE HUNGER GAMES: ON STAGE Finds Full Company (Aug 8, 2025)
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 - 2022-03-29 14:34:04
VIDEO: Watch the 'Honest Trailers' Take on STAR WARS: THE RISE OF SKYWALKER
by Stephi Wild - 2020-03-25 06:46:04
VIDEO: Listen to the Song Lin-Manuel Miranda Created for STAR WARS: THE RISE OF SKYWALKER!
by Kaitlin Milligan - 2020-01-22 12:31:02
VIDEO: Watch a Special Look at STAR WARS: THE RISE OF SKYWALKER
by Kaitlin Milligan - 2019-11-29 10:07:11
VIDEO: J.J. Abrams Reveals a Message from the Late Carrie Fisher on THE LATE SHOW WITH STEPHEN COLBERT
by Sarah Leiber - 2019-11-26 20:57:59
VIDEO: JJ Abrams Says the Script of STAR WARS: THE RISE OF SKYWALKER Was Almost Leaked
by Sarah Leiber - 2019-11-25 21:53:03
VIDEO: Get a Special Look at STAR WARS: THE RISE OF SKYWALKER
by Kaitlin Milligan - 2019-11-25 10:54:22
VIDEO: Watch the New Trailer for STAR WARS: THE RISE OF SKYWALKER!
by Sarah Leiber - 2019-10-21 22:03:43
VIDEO: Watch Billie Lourd Sing 'American Girl' in Honor of Her Mom, Carrie Fisher
by Sarah Leiber - 2019-10-21 18:29:00
VIDEO: Watch a Special Look at STAR WARS: THE RISE OF SKYWALKER
by Kaitlin Milligan - 2019-08-26 09:20:56
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 - 2019-08-24 17:25:57
CAP UCLA Presents UnCabaret 25th Anniversary Show And Celebration
by A.A. Cristi - 2018-10-18 19:07:38
VIDEO: On This Day, October 4- Carre Fisher's WISHFUL DRINKING Opens on Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - 2018-10-04 16:27:22
VIDEO: Explore the World of STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI in New Featurette
by Caryn Robbins - 2017-12-10 07:41:17
VIDEO: Daisy Ridley Learns to Fight in New STAR WARS Featurette
by Caryn Robbins - 2017-12-02 14:24:27
VIDEO: Tyne Daly Sings 'Pieces of Dreams' from New Musical CHASING MEM'RIES at the Geffen
by BWW Contests - 2017-11-16 18:57:07
News
Ellen Grace Diehl To Make 54 Below Debut With SINGIN’ IN A RAINSTORM: A DEBBIE REYNOLDS STORY
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 6, 2026
Ellen Grace Diehl will make her 54 Below debut with Singin’ in a Rainstorm: A Debbie Reynolds Story, a solo cabaret exploring the life and career of the film star. The performance blends storytelling with songs associated with Reynolds’ legacy.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 6, 2026
Ellen Grace Diehl will make her 54 Below debut with Singin’ in a Rainstorm: A Debbie Reynolds Story, a solo cabaret exploring the life and career of the film star. The performance blends storytelling with songs associated with Reynolds’ legacy.
Review: THE FORCE AWAKENS IN CONCERT, Royal Albert Hall
by Franco Milazzo - Nov 17, 2025
The stories about the latest entry in the Royal Albert Hall’s Film In Concert series are insane. There was the intense secrecy over that moment, Daniel Craig’s secret cameo, Mark Hamill’s perma-beard and then the issues with Harrison Ford’s long hair and broken foot. With a sky-high budget north of 500 million dollars, the most anticipated movie of 2015 went on to break the $2bn barrier at the box office and JJ Abrams’ Star Wars: The Force Awakens is now the sixth-highest grossing flick ever made.
by Franco Milazzo - Nov 17, 2025
The stories about the latest entry in the Royal Albert Hall’s Film In Concert series are insane. There was the intense secrecy over that moment, Daniel Craig’s secret cameo, Mark Hamill’s perma-beard and then the issues with Harrison Ford’s long hair and broken foot. With a sky-high budget north of 500 million dollars, the most anticipated movie of 2015 went on to break the $2bn barrier at the box office and JJ Abrams’ Star Wars: The Force Awakens is now the sixth-highest grossing flick ever made.
Frank Ferrante to Celebrate 40th Year Portraying Groucho Marx at Teatro ZinZanni
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 16, 2025
Laurence Olivier nominated actor, Frank Ferrante, will mark his 40th consecutive year in the role of comedy legend Groucho Marx with a staged performance of An Evening With Groucho at Chicago‘s Teatro ZinZanni.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 16, 2025
Laurence Olivier nominated actor, Frank Ferrante, will mark his 40th consecutive year in the role of comedy legend Groucho Marx with a staged performance of An Evening With Groucho at Chicago‘s Teatro ZinZanni.
Comedian Craig Hill Returns to Edinburgh Fringe Stage With WAIT 'TIL YOU SEE MY ENTRANCE
by Stephi Wild - Feb 12, 2025
Comedian Craig Hill will return to the Edinburgh Fringe stage with his brand new show Wait ‘Til You See My Entrance! The hilariously cheeky, riotously effervescent fringe favourite explodes back onto the Fringe stage.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 12, 2025
Comedian Craig Hill will return to the Edinburgh Fringe stage with his brand new show Wait ‘Til You See My Entrance! The hilariously cheeky, riotously effervescent fringe favourite explodes back onto the Fringe stage.
Review: OUT OF CHARACTER at Theater J
by David Friscic - Jan 16, 2025
The solo show Out of Character (now being produced as a joint production between Theater J and the Mosaic Theater) introduces us to the talented Tony award -winning actor and vocalist Ari’el Stachel (Broadway’s The Band’s Visit) ---Mr. Stachel also wrote this performance piece. The first part of this solo show portrays Mr. Stachel as a successful actor and musical performer (with a thrilling and evocative voice). As an upstage projection is shown, Mr. Stachel’s nuanced acting style is on full throttle as we witness him winning his Tony Award ----only to plunge into the depths of his anxiety and obsessive -compulsive disorder.
by David Friscic - Jan 16, 2025
The solo show Out of Character (now being produced as a joint production between Theater J and the Mosaic Theater) introduces us to the talented Tony award -winning actor and vocalist Ari’el Stachel (Broadway’s The Band’s Visit) ---Mr. Stachel also wrote this performance piece. The first part of this solo show portrays Mr. Stachel as a successful actor and musical performer (with a thrilling and evocative voice). As an upstage projection is shown, Mr. Stachel’s nuanced acting style is on full throttle as we witness him winning his Tony Award ----only to plunge into the depths of his anxiety and obsessive -compulsive disorder.
Hotsy Totsy Burlesque's 12th Annual Tribute To The Star Wars Holiday Special Set for December
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 30, 2024
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.
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 30, 2024
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.
Actor And Director Griffin Dunne To Discuss And Sign New Memoir At The Mark Twain House & Museum
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 15, 2024
The Mark Twain House & Museum is set to welcome a scion of a Hartford literary dynasty to the home of Samuel Clemens.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 15, 2024
The Mark Twain House & Museum is set to welcome a scion of a Hartford literary dynasty to the home of Samuel Clemens.
THE 'BURBS Starring Keke Palmer Receives Straight-To-Series Order
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 5, 2024
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.
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 5, 2024
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
by A.A. Cristi - May 30, 2024
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.
by A.A. Cristi - May 30, 2024
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
by Rebecca Kaplan - May 21, 2024
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.
by Rebecca Kaplan - May 21, 2024
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
by A.A. Cristi - May 4, 2024
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
by A.A. Cristi - May 4, 2024
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
by R. Scott Reedy - Apr 13, 2024
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.
by R. Scott Reedy - Apr 13, 2024
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
by Stephi Wild - Feb 7, 2024
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
by Stephi Wild - Feb 7, 2024
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
by Michael Major - Dec 12, 2023
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.
by Michael Major - Dec 12, 2023
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
by Michael Major - Dec 7, 2023
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!
by Michael Major - Dec 7, 2023
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
by Michael Major - Dec 6, 2023
Helen Mirren presents Sherry Lansing Leadership Award to Adele at The Hollywood Reporter Women in Entertainment Gala. Will Ferrell to open the event.
by Michael Major - Dec 6, 2023
Helen Mirren presents Sherry Lansing Leadership Award to Adele at The Hollywood Reporter Women in Entertainment Gala. Will Ferrell to open the event.
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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