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Carrie Fisher Biography

Birth Name:Carrie Frances Fisher

Birth Place:Beverly Hills, California, United States

Profession Actress, Script department, Soundtrack, Writer, Producer

Fast Facts

In 2011, she signed a stormtrooper helmet with the rest of her "Star Wars" co-stars to put up for action to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation
Received the Kim Peek Award for Disability in Media from the Utah Film Center for her efforts to bringing attention to mental disorders
Was born to singer Eddie Fisher and actress Debbie Reynolds
Was the mother of actress Billie Lourd
Studied acting at the Central School of Speech and Drama in London
Quote: "You can't find true affection in Hollywood because everyone does the fake affection so well․"
Quote: "I was street smart, but unfortunately the street was Rodeo Drive․"
Was well known for her witty remarks
Was successful at rewriting movie scripts, including the films "Hook" and "Last Action Hero․"

1978Saturn Award-Best Actress: nominated
1978Gold Medal-Favorite Movie: winner
1981Jupiter Award-Best International Actress: nominated
1984Saturn Award-Best Actress: nominated
1984Jupiter Award-Best International Actress: nominated
1990American Comedy Award-Funniest Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture: nominated
1991BAFTA Film Award-Best Screenplay - Adapted: nominated
2005DVDX Award-Best Audio Commentary (New for DVD): nominated
2008Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Guest Actress: nominated
2008INOCA TV-Best Guest Actress in a Drama or Comedy Series: nominated
2008Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2011OFTA Television Award-Best Individual Host or Panelist in a Reality or Non-Fiction Program: nominated
2011Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Special: nominated
2015ACCA-Best Cast Ensemble: nominated
2016Saturn Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2017Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Guest Actress: nominated
2017OFTA Television Award-Best Guest Actress in a Comedy Series: winner
2017Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2017The BAM Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2017The BAM Award-Best Cast: nominated
2018Saturn Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2018Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie Actress: Fantasy: winner
2019Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Guest Actress of the Decade: nominated
2019The BAM Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2022OFTA Film Hall of Fame-Character: winner