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CARRIE FISHER

Actress
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 whi...
BORN October 21, 1956
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HEIGHT 5'6" (1.68 m)
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NATIONALITY American
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YEARS ACTIVE 1975 – 2016
CARRIE FISHER

👤 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.

🗉 QUICK FACTS

  • Nick Name Carrie
  • Born October 21, 1956
  • Height 5'6" (1.68 m)
  • Nationality American
  • Citizenship American
  • Education Studied Dramatic Arts / Private performance training
  • Current Status Deceased (Passed away on December 27, 2016)
  • Years Active 1975 – 2016
  • Occupation Actress
  • Family Background Born to parents: {{plainlist| * Eddie Fisher * Debbie Reynolds.
  • Early Career Began active theatrical and commercial performances in early adulthood.
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  • Children N/A
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