Joely Fisher
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Joely Fisher | |
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| Born | October 29, 1967 Burbank, California, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | Beverly Hills High School |
| Alma mater | University of Paris Emerson College |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1987–present |
| Spouse |
Christopher Duddy (m. 1996) |
| Children | 3 |
| Parent(s) | Eddie Fisher Connie Stevens |
| Relatives | Tricia Leigh Fisher (sister) Carrie Fisher (half sister) Todd Fisher (half brother) |
Joely Fisher (born October 29, 1967) is an American actress best known for her work on television as Paige Clark on Ellen as well as Joy Stark in the Fox sitcom 'Til Death, and most recently as a guest judge on RuPaul's Drag U, and also on stage and in films.
Background
Fisher was born in Burbank, California,[1] the daughter of singer Eddie Fisher and actress Connie Stevens. Her younger sister is actress Tricia Leigh Fisher. She has a half sister, actress Carrie Fisher, and a half-brother, Todd Fisher, from her father's previous marriage to actress Debbie Reynolds. Her parents divorced when she was age two, and she was raised by her mother.
Fisher began performing on stage in her mother's Las Vegas act at age seven. She and Tricia toured the world with Stevens, attending many different schools and having tutors. They then attended Beverly Hills High School. Fisher went to the University of Paris for one semester. While on her way there, she stopped off in New York and dropped in unannounced on her father, reestablishing relations with him.[citation needed] She then attended Emerson College, but left before graduating to begin an acting career.
She was named Miss Golden Globe at the 1992 Golden Globe Awards.
Career
Her first movie role was Averil in the comedy Pretty Smart (1986), which starred her sister, Tricia. Joely then played Kris in TV's Schoolbreak Special drama Dedicated to the One I Love (1991) opposite Danielle Ferland. Next came the feature I'll Do Anything (1994) starring Nick Nolte, which helped her career as bigger roles followed.
She had a variety of guest roles on shows such as Growing Pains, Blossom, Caroline in the City, The Outer Limits, Grace Under Fire and Coach.
In 1994, she landed her most prominent role when she was cast as Paige Clark on the sitcom Ellen. She played the role until the series ended in 1998. That same year she earned a Golden Globe Award nomination.
She followed Ellen with the role of Dr. Brenda Bradford in the feature movie Inspector Gadget (1999) opposite Matthew Broderick.
Fisher's Broadway debut was as a replacement in the revival of Grease (1994). She was also a replacement in the revival of Cabaret (1998).
From 2003 until 2005, she starred in the Lifetime network's drama series Wild Card as insurance investigator Zoe Busiek. After that, she had a recurring role as Lynette's boss Nina on Desperate Housewives.
From 2006 until 2010, Fisher starred opposite actor Brad Garrett as Joy Stark in the Fox TV sitcom 'Til Death.
Personal life
Fisher married cinematographer Christopher Duddy on December 31, 1996. They have three daughters, Skylar Grace (born June 14, 2001), True Harlow (born February 2, 2006), and Olivia Luna (adopted September 2008). She is also stepmother to Duddy's two sons, Cameron and Collin.[2] The family lives in Los Angeles next to Fisher's sister Tricia, with whom she is very close.[3]
In late 2008, she became an Artist Ambassador for Save the Children. She traveled to Xai-Xai, Mozambique, to visit with children that are part of the child sponsorship programs.[4]
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Pretty Smart | Averil | |
| 1994 | I'll Do Anything | Female D Person | |
| 1994 | The Mask | Maggie | |
| 1994 | Mixed Nuts | Susan | |
| 1997 | Family Plan | Lauren Osborne | Uncredited |
| 1999 | Inspector Gadget | Brenda Bradford / Robobrenda | |
| 2000 | Nostradamus | Lucy Hudson | |
| 2005 | Slingshot | Emma | |
| 2007 | Cougar Club | Lulu | |
| 2007 | Murdering Mama's Boy | Claire | Short film |
| 2009 | You | Kimberly |
| Year | TV Show | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Something Is Out There | Leanne Healy | Episode: "The Keeper" |
| 1989 | Starting from Scratch | Sylvia | Episode: "Kate Leaves Home" |
| 1990 | Mulberry Street | Rosalie | TV movie |
| 1990 | Growing Pains | Sally Garner | Episode: "Future Shock" Episode: "The World According to Chrissy" |
| 1991 | Blossom | Bambi | Episode: "Tough Love" |
| 1991 | CBS Schoolbreak Special | Kris Stone | Episode: "Dedicated to the One I Love" |
| 1993 | The Golden Palace | Paula Webb | Episode: "Runaways" |
| 1994 | ABC Weekend Specials | (voice) | Episode: "The Magic Flute" |
| 1994 | The Companion | Stacy | TV movie |
| 1994-1998 | Ellen | Paige Clark | 96 episodes |
| 1996 | Caroline in the City | Jill | Episode: "Caroline and the Ex-Wife" |
| 1996 | The Outer Limits | Amy | Episode: "Out of Body" |
| 1996 | Superman | Lana Lang (voice) | Episode: "My Girl" |
| 1997 | Superman | Lana Lang (voice) | Episode: "The Late Mr. Kent" |
| 1997 | Seduction in a Small Town | Sandy Barlow | TV movie |
| 1997 | Coach | Paige Clark | Episode: "Viva Las Ratings" |
| 1997 | Grace Under Fire | Paige Clark | Episode: "Vegas" |
| 1997 | The Drew Carey Show | Paige Clark | Episode: "Drew Gets Married" |
| 1997 | Jitters | Rita Domino | TV movie |
| 1998 | In the Loop | TV series | |
| 1998 | Icebergs: The Secret Life of a Refrigerator | TV movie | |
| 1998 | Perfect Prey | Elizabeth Crane | TV movie |
| 1998 | Thirst | Susan Miller | TV movie |
| 1998 | Superman | Lana Lang (voice) | Episode: "Obsession" |
| 1999 | Love, American Style | Jeannie | Segment: "Love and The Heimlich Maneuver" |
| 1999 | Coming Unglued | Laura Hartwood | TV movie |
| 1999 | Kidnapped in Paradise | Beth Emerson | TV movie |
| 2000 | Grosse Pointe | Hope Lustig | 5 episodes |
| 2000 | Normal, Ohio | Pamela Theresa Gamble-Miller | 7 episodes |
| 2001 | Danny | Molly | 9 episodes |
| 2002-2003 | Baby Bob | Lizzy Collins Spencer | 14 episodes |
| 2003-2005 | Wild Card | Zoe Busiek | 36 episodes |
| 2005 | Fertile Ground | Dr. Jamie Novak | TV movie |
| 2005 | Desperate Housewives | Nina Fletcher | 5 episodes |
| 2006-2010 | 'Til Death | Joy Stark | 81 episodes |
| 2011 | Wizards of Waverly Place | Meg Robinson | Episode: "Alex the Puppetmaster" |
| 2012 | Cupid | Eve Lovett | TV movie |
| 2012 | RuPaul's Drag U | Guest Professor | Episode: "Time to Grow Up" |
References
- ^ "California Birth Index, 1905-1995 (Joely Fisher) [database on-line]". United States: The Generations Network. Retrieved May 5, 2009.
- ^ Jordan, Julia. - "'Til Death's Joely Fisher Adopts a Baby Girl". - People. - September 29, 2008. -. Retrieved September 30, 2008.
- ^ "In Step With: Joely Fisher". Parade Magazine. July 18, 2004.
- ^ "Actress Joely Fisher Joins Save the Children to Promote Child Sponsorship Programs". - Save the Children. - September 8, 2008. -. Retrieved January 4, 2009.
External links
- 1967 births
- 20th-century American actresses
- 21st-century American actresses
- American film actresses
- American people of Italian descent
- American people of Irish descent
- American people of Russian-Jewish descent
- American stage actresses
- American television actresses
- American voice actresses
- Emerson College alumni
- Living people
- People from the Greater Los Angeles Area
- University of Paris alumni