Carrie Fisher

Carrie Fisher

Known For

Acting

Born

October 21, 1956

Died

December 27, 2016 (aged 60)

Birthplace

Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA

Biography

Carrie Frances Fisher (October 21, 1956 – December 27, 2016) was an American actress, novelist, screenwriter, and lecturer. Daughter of the famous actors Debbie Reynolds and Eddie Fisher, she gained fame for her portrayal of Princess Leia Organa in the original Star Wars trilogy. Her novel Postcards from the Edge was also a bestseller, for which she wrote a screenplay to the film of the same name.