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Carrie Fisher: Biography

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  • Birth Name: Carrie Frances Fisher
  • Birth Place: Los Angeles, CA
  • Date of Birth / Zodiac Sign: 10/21/1956, Libra
  • Profession: Actor; screenwriter; novelist
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Carrie Fisher Fast Facts:
  • Began appearing in her mother's Las Vegas act at the age of 12.
  • Made her film debut in Shampoo (1975).
  • In 1977, she took her trademark role as Princess Leia Organa in Star Wars.
  • Penned the bestsellers Postcards From the Edge, Surrender the Pink, Delusions of Grandma and The Best Awful There Is.
  • Has spoken publicly about her battles with bipolar disorder; has addressed state legistlators about mental health issues.
  • Carrie Fisher Relationships:
  • Billie Lourd - Daughter
  • Bryan Lourd - Ex-significant Other
  • Dan Aykroyd - Ex-fiancĂ©
  • Debbie Reynolds - Mother
  • Eddie Fisher - Father
  • Joely Fisher - Half Sister
  • Paul Simon - Ex-husband
  • Todd Fisher - Brother
  • Tricia Leigh Fisher - Sister
  • Carrie Fisher Awards:
  • 2008 Emmy: Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series - Nominee
  • College:
  • Attended Central School of Speech and Drama, London, England
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