Carrie Fisher

Movie Actress

Carrie Frances Fisher was an American actress and writer. She played Princess Leia in the Star Wars films.

Full Name

Carrie Frances Fisher

Birthday

Oct 21, 1956

deathday

Dec 27, 2016

AGE

BORN

United States

BIrth SIGN

Libra

RElationship

Height

5′ 1″

Net Worth

$25M

About

Carrie Frances Fisher was born on October 21, 1956 in Beverly Hills, California. She was the daughter of Eddie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds, two Hollywood stars of the 1950s and 1960s. Her parents divorced when she was only two years old and she had a brother named Todd.

Fisher attended Beverly Hills High School but dropped out in her junior year to pursue an acting career. Her big break came in 1975 when she won the role of Princess Leia in Star Wars. The film became one of the biggest hits of all time and made Fisher an international star. She reprised her role in two sequels: The Empire Strikes Back (1980) and Return Of The Jedi (1983).

Fisher also went on to appear in other films such as When Harry Met Sally (1989), Soapdish (1991), Jay And Silent Bob Strike Back (2001) and Charlie's Angels (2000). In addition to her work as an actress, Fisher wrote several books including Postcards From The Edge (1987), which was adapted into a film starring Meryl Streep and Shirley MacLaine. She also wrote Wishful Drinking (2008) and Shockaholic (2011).

In 2016, Fisher died at the age of 60 following a heart attack she suffered while flying from London to Los Angeles. Her death sent shockwaves through Hollywood with many paying tribute to her legacy as a talented actress, writer and feminist icon.

Life Timeline

<div id="" class="timeline-item"><p id="" class="timeline-year">1956</p><h3 id="" class="timeline-title">Carrie Fisher is Born</h3><p id="" class="timeline-text">On October 21, 1956, Carrie Fisher was born in Beverly Hills, California.</p></div>

<div id="" class="timeline-item"><p id="" class="timeline-year">1977</p><h3 id="" class="timeline-title">Starring Role in 'Star Wars'</h3><p id="" class="timeline-text">Carrie Fisher stars as Princess Leia in the first Star Wars movie.</p></div>

<div id="" class="timeline-item"><p id="" class="timeline-year">1980</p><h3 id="" class="timeline-title">Publishes 'Postcards From The Edge'</h3><p id="" class="timeline-text">Carrie publishes her first novel “Postcards from the Edge” which becomes a bestseller.</p></div>

<div id="" class="timeline-item"><p id="" class="timeline-year">1987</p><h3 id="" class="timeline-title">Releases Autobiography</h3><p id="" class="timeline-text">Carrie releases her autobiography, “Wishful Drinking”.</p></div>

<div id="" class="timeline-item"><p id="" class="timeline-year">2015</p><h3 id="" class="timeline-title">Returns as Princess Leia in 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens'</h3><p id="" class="timeline-text">Carrie returns to the role of Princess Leia in the 7th installment of the Star Wars franchise.</p></div>

<div id="" class="timeline-item"><p id="" class="timeline-year">2016</p><h3 id="" class="timeline-title">Receives Academy Award Nomination</h3><p id="" class="timeline-text">Carrie receives an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for her performance in "The Force Awakens".</p></div>

<div id="" class="timeline-item"><p id="" class="timeline-year">December 2016</p><h3 id="" class="timeline-title">Passes Away at Age 60</h3><p id="" class="timeline-text">Carrie passes away at age 60 on December 27, 2016, from cardiac arrest.</p></div>

Why We Love Them

<div id="" class="whywelove-item"><h3 id="" class="whywelove-title"><span class="whywelove-leter">A.</span> She's a Strong Female Role Model</h3><p id="" class="whywelove-text">Carrie Fisher was a strong female role model for young women. She showed that women can be powerful and successful in any field they choose to pursue, and she always advocated for equality and respect, no matter what gender or background. </p></div>

<div id="" class="whywelove-item"><h3 id="" class="whywelove-title"><span class="whywelove-leter">B.</span> She Was an Incredible Actress</h3><p id="" class="whywelove-text">Carrie Fisher was an incredible actress who will be remembered for her iconic roles in films such as Star Wars, The Blues Brothers and When Harry Met Sally. Her ability to bring characters to life on the big screen was unparalleled and her performances will never be forgotten.</p></div>

<div id="" class="whywelove-item"><h3 id="" class="whywelove-title"><span class="whywelove-leter">C.</span> She Was Fearless</h3><p id="" class="whywelove-text">Carrie Fisher was fearless when it came to tackling tough topics. Whether it was mental health issues, sexism or just speaking out against injustice, she wasn't afraid of challenging the status quo. Her willingness to stand up for what she believed in is inspiring.</p></div>

Interesting Facts

<div id="" class="facts-item"><h3 id="" class="facts-title"><span class="facts-number">1.</span> Daughter of Debbie Reynolds and Eddie Fisher</h3><p id="" class="facts-text">Carrie Fisher was the daughter of iconic Hollywood couple Debbie Reynolds and Eddie Fisher. She has a half sister, Joely, from her mother's marriage to Harry Karl.</p></div>

<div id="" class="facts-item"><h3 id="" class="facts-title"><span class="facts-number">2.</span> Suffered From Bipolar Disorder</h3><p id="" class="facts-text">Carrie Fisher suffered from bipolar disorder which she was diagnosed with in 1985. She was open about her illness and wrote a book "Wishful Drinking" detailing her experiences.</p></div>

<div id="" class="facts-item"><h3 id="" class="facts-title"><span class="facts-number">3.</span> Wrote the Screenplay for Postcards From the Edge</h3><p id="" class="facts-text">Carrie Fisher wrote the screenplay for the 1990 film Postcards From the Edge which was based on her semi-autobiographical novel of the same name.</p></div>

<div id="" class="facts-item"><h3 id="" class="facts-title"><span class="facts-number">4.</span> Played Princess Leia in Star Wars</h3><p id="" class="facts-text">Carrie Fisher played the iconic role of Princess Leia in Star Wars and reprised the role in Star Wars: The Force Awakens after a 30 year absence.</p></div>