Carrie Fisher

Who Is Carrie Fisher?

Carrie Frances Fisher was an iconic American actress, writer, and mental health advocate, best known for her role as Princess Leia Organa in the original Star Wars trilogy. Born into Hollywood royalty as the daughter of singer Eddie Fisher and actress Debbie Reynolds, she rose to fame at 19 with her breakout performance in Star Wars: A New Hope (1977). Fisher’s career spanned decades, including roles in The Blues Brothers, When Harry Met Sally, and Family Guy.

Beyond acting, she authored bestselling novels like Postcards from the Edge, which was adapted into a film starring Meryl Streep. Fisher openly discussed her struggles with bipolar disorder and addiction, becoming a vocal advocate for mental health awareness. Her wit, resilience, and cultural impact made her a beloved figure until her passing in 2016.

Personal Details

• Date of Birth: October 21, 1956
• Age at Passing: 60
• Height: 5 ft 1 in (155 cm)
• Place of Birth: Beverly Hills, California, USA
• Nationality: American

Carrie Fisher: Net Worth

• Estimated net worth: $25 million (as of late 2025)

Interesting Facts

• She improvised Princess Leia’s iconic line, “Somebody has to save our skins!” in Star Wars: A New Hope.
• Fisher wrote and starred in the one-woman Broadway show Wishful Drinking, based on her memoir.
• She smuggled 25 pounds of marijuana through airport security in her carry-on, as detailed in her book The Princess Diarist.
• Fisher was awarded a posthumous Grammy for Best Spoken Word Album in 2017 for The Princess Diarist.
• She voiced the character of Angela in the animated series Family Guy for over a decade.

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Filmography

• Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (2019) as Leia Organa
• Star Wars: The Last Jedi (2017) as Leia Organa
• Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015) as Leia Organa
• Maps to the Stars (2014) as Herself
• The Women (2008) as Bailey Smith
• Cougar Club (2007) as Gladys Goodbey
• Undiscovered (2005) as Carrie
• Stateside (2004) as Mrs. Dubois
• Charlies Angels: Full Throttle (2003) as Mother Superior
• Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back (2001) as Nun
• Scream 3 (2000) as Bianca Burnette
• Return of the Jedi (1983) as Leia Organa
• The Empire Strikes Back (1980) as Leia Organa
• The Blues Brothers (1980) as Mystery Woman
• Star Wars (1977) as Leia Organa