Carrie Fisher: Movies, Awards & Box Office
- films
- 78
- on screen
- 1977–2023
- box office
- $6.67B
- nominations
- 2
- average score
- 63
- Born
- October 21, 1956
- Birthplace
- Burbank, California, U.S.
- Full name
- Carrie Frances Fisher
- Citizenship
- American
- Occupations
- Actress, Writer
- Years active
- 1975-2016
- Spouses
- Paul Simon
- Children
- 1
The Best Carrie Fisher Movies
The highest-rated films Carrie Fisher is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. Belushi (2020) scores highest, at 83. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.
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Movie Echo Score: Score 83 Belushi 2020 · Biography -
Movie Echo Score: Score 77 Star Wars: Episode VIII - The Last Jedi 2017 · Leia Organa -
Movie Echo Score: Score 69 Star Wars: The Last Jedi 2017 · Leia Organa -
Movie Echo Score: Score 61 Wonderwell 2023 · Hazel -
Movie Echo Score: Score 46 Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker 2019 · General Leia Organa -
Movie Echo Score: Score 41 Star Wars: Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker 2019 · Leia Organa
Carrie Fisher's Career in Numbers
Carrie Fisher's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Carrie Fisher works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Come Back, Little Sheba (1977) to Wonderwell (2023), and the 1980s were the busiest decade.
Carrie Fisher Movies by Decade
- 1970s 6
- 1980s 21
- 1990s 4
- 2000s 9
- 2010s 11
- 2020s 2
The 1980s were Carrie Fisher's busiest decade, with 21 films.
Carrie Fisher Movies by Genre
- Action 9
- Comedy 9
- Drama 8
- Sci-Fi 4
- Tv movie 4
- Adventure 3
- Music 3
- Fantasy 2
- Romance 2
- Documentary 2
Action is the genre Carrie Fisher has worked in most, with 9 films, ahead of comedy (9).
Carrie Fisher Career Milestones
- First film
- Come Back, Little Sheba 1977
- Biggest box office hit
- Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens $2.07B worldwide
- Best-rated film
- Belushi Movie Echo Score 83
- Newest film
- Wonderwell 2023
Carrie Fisher Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Carrie Fisher is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 63. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Carrie Fisher Movies as an Actor
53- 2023 Wonderwell as Hazel · Family Worldwide box office: $52.1K Movie Echo Score: 61
- 2020 Belushi Biography Movie Echo Score: 83
- 2019 Star Wars: Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker as Leia Organa · Action Worldwide box office: $1.08B Movie Echo Score: 41
- 2019 Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker as General Leia Organa · Adventure Movie Echo Score: 46
- 2017 Star Wars: Episode VIII - The Last Jedi as Leia Organa · Action Worldwide box office: $1.33B Movie Echo Score: 77
- 2017 Star Wars: The Last Jedi as Leia Organa · Adventure Movie Echo Score: 69
- 2015
Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens Action Worldwide box office: $2.07B - 2015
Star Wars: The Force Awakens as General Leia Organa · Action Worldwide box office: $161M - 2012
It’s Christmas, Carol! as Eve · Fantasy - 2012
Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen as (archive footage) · Drama - 2010
Family Guy Presents: It’s a Trap! as Angela as Mon Mothma (voice) · Sci-Fi - 2010
Robot Chicken: Star Wars Episode III as Princess Leia Organa (voice) · Action - 2010
Wright vs. Wrong as Joan Harrington · Comedy - 2009
White Lightnin’ as Cilla · Drama - 2007
Cougar Club as Gladys Goodbey · Comedy - 2007
Suffering Man’s Charity as Reporter · Comedy - 2006
Friendly Fire as Singer · Music - 2005
Romancing the Bride as Edwina · Romance - 2005
Undiscovered Comedy Worldwide box office: $1.08M - 2004
The Story of Star Wars as Princess Leia (archive footage) · Documentary - 2002
A Midsummer Night’s Rave as Mia's Mom · Romance - 2001
These Old Broads as Hooker · Tv movie - 1997
Gun as Nancy - 1992
This Is My Life as Claudia Curtis · Drama Worldwide box office: $2.92M - 1991
Drop Dead Fred Drama Worldwide box office: $13.9M - 1990
Sweet Revenge as Linda · Tv movie - 1989
She’s Back as Beatrice · Comedy - 1989
The 'Burbs Mystery Worldwide box office: $49.1M - 1988
Appointment with Death as Nadine Boynton · Drama Worldwide box office: $960K - 1987
The Time Guardian as Petra · Sci-Fi Worldwide box office: $12.7K - 1987
Amazon Women on the Moon as Mary Brown (segment "Reckless Youth") · Comedy Worldwide box office: $549K - 1987
Amazon Women on the Moon as Mary Brown (segment "Reckless Youth") · Comedy Worldwide box office: $549K - 1986
Sunday Drive as Franny Jessup · Tv movie - 1986
Hollywood Vice Squad as Betty Melton · Comedy Worldwide box office: $50.4K - 1985
Happily Ever After as Alice Conway (voice) · Animation - 1985
The Man with One Red Shoe Thriller Worldwide box office: $8.65M - 1984
Garbo Talks as Lisa Rolfe · Drama Worldwide box office: $1.49M - 1984
Frankenstein as Elizabeth · Thriller - 1984
Thumbelina as Thumbelina · Fantasy - 1983
Classic Creatures: Return of the Jedi as Narrator (voice) / Self · Documentary - 1983
Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi Action Worldwide box office: $482M - 1983
Return of the Jedi as Princess Leia · Sci-Fi - 1981
Under the Rainbow as Annie Clark · Comedy Worldwide box office: $18.8M - 1980
SP FX: The Empire Strikes Back as Princess Leia · Tv movie - 1980
The Blues Brothers as Mystery Woman · Action Worldwide box office: $115M - 1980
Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back Action Worldwide box office: $550M - 1980
The Empire Strikes Back as Princess Leia · Sci-Fi - 1978
The Star Wars Holiday Special as Princess Leia Organa · Music - 1978
The Story of the Faithful Wookiee as Princess Leia Organa (uncredited) (voice) · Adventure - 1978
Leave Yesterday Behind as Marnie Clarkson · Drama - 1978
Ringo as Marquine · Music - 1977
Come Back, Little Sheba as Marie · Drama - 1977
Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope Action Worldwide box office: $775M
Carrie Fisher in Documentaries & Specials
25- 2023
AFI Life Achievement Award: 50th Anniversary Special as Self (archive footage) · Documentary - 2022
Icons Unearthed: Star Wars as Self · Documentary - 2020
The Skywalker Legacy as Self · Documentary - 2018
The Director and the Jedi as Self · Documentary - 2016
Bright Lights: Starring Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds as Self · Documentary - 2016
Secrets of the Force Awakens: A Cinematic Journey as Self · Documentary - 2015
Star Wars at the BBC as Self (archive footage) · Documentary - 2012
Comedy Central Roast of Roseanne as Self · Comedy - 2011
A Child’s Garden of Poetry as Self (voice) · Family - 2010
Carrie Fisher: Wishful Drinking as Self · Documentary - 2007
Heckler as Self · Documentary - 2007
Dreams on Spec as Self · Documentary - 2006
The Return of Courtney Love as Self · Documentary - 2006
Comedy Central Roast of William Shatner as Self - Audience (uncredited) · Documentary - 2005
George Lucas: Creating an Empire as Self · Documentary - 2004
Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy as Self · Documentary - 2003
The Rutles 2: Can’t Buy Me Lunch as Self - Interviewee · Comedy - 2002
AFI’s 100 Years… 100 Passions: America’s Greatest Love Stories as Self · Documentary - 2001
R2-D2: Beneath the Dome as Self · Comedy - 2001
How Harry Met Sally… as Self · Documentary - 1983
From Star Wars to Jedi: The Making of a Saga as Self · Documentary - 1982
Return of the Ewok as Self / Princess Leia · Comedy - 1980
The Making of The Empire Strikes Back as Self · Documentary - 1979
Mr. Mike’s Mondo Video as Self · Comedy - 1977
The Making of Star Wars as Self · Documentary
Carrie Fisher: Awards & Nominations
2 nominations across 2 award bodies, from 1978 to 1991. Every ceremony is listed newest first, with the category and the film.
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BAFTA 1 nomination -
Saturn Awards 1 nomination
- 44th British Academy Film Awards
- Carrie Fisher: Nominated Best Adapted Screenplay Postcards from the Edge
- 5th Saturn Awards
- Carrie Fisher: Nominated Best Actress Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope
Who Is Carrie Fisher?
Carrie Fisher was born in Burbank, California, U.S. in 1956. Credited on films since 1977, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
Carrie Frances Fisher was an American actress and writer who was born on October 21, 1956. She gained global recognition for her notable role as Princess Leia in the original Star Wars films from 1977 to 1983, and reprised this role in subsequent sequels. Fisher was highly regarded for her other film credits that include Shampoo, The Blues Brothers, and When Harry Met Sally, among others. Not limited to acting, she authored several semi-autobiographical novels and worked on many screenplays as a script doctor. Besides her successful career in entertainment, Fisher was the daughter of singer Eddie Fisher and actress Debbie Reynolds. She openly spoke about her personal experiences with bipolar disorder and drug addiction. Fisher passed away on December 27, 2016, at age 60 after suffering a sudden cardiac arrest.
Fisher carved out a niche for herself in Hollywood not only as a talented actress but also as a keen-eyed script doctor. She was prolific in tightening the scripts for numerous films, many of which are from the Star Wars franchise. Fisher was posthumously made a Disney Legend in 2017 and was awarded a posthumous Grammy Award for Best Spoken Word Album the following year. In 2023, she received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, posthumously. She wrote her semi-autobiographical novels, including Postcards from the Edge, and was candid about her struggles with bipolar disorder and addiction.
Who Carrie Fisher Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Carrie Fisher shares the most films with. Mark Hamill comes first, with 26 films together, followed by Harrison Ford (24).
Carrie Fisher: Questions & Answers
How many movies Carrie Fisher has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Carrie Fisher been in?
Carrie Fisher is credited on 78 films, from 1977 to 2023. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Carrie Fisher's highest-grossing movie?
Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens (2015) is Carrie Fisher's biggest box office hit, with $2.07B worldwide, ahead of Star Wars: Episode VIII - The Last Jedi (2017) ($1.33B). Across every film with box office figures, Carrie Fisher's movies have made $6.67B.
Carrie Fisher's biggest hits What is the best Carrie Fisher movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Carrie Fisher's best-rated film is Belushi (2020) with a score of 83, followed by Star Wars: Episode VIII - The Last Jedi (2017) (77).
Best Carrie Fisher movies, ranked Has Carrie Fisher won an Oscar?
Carrie Fisher has not been nominated for an Oscar. Across every ceremony in the awards database, Carrie Fisher has 0 wins from 2 nominations.
What is Carrie Fisher's newest movie?
The most recent film on Carrie Fisher's filmography is AFI Life Achievement Award: 50th Anniversary Special (2023), in the role of Self (archive footage).
Who does Carrie Fisher work with most often?
Carrie Fisher shares the most films with Mark Hamill (26 films), Harrison Ford (24 films) and Anthony Daniels (23 films).
The Best Carrie Fisher Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 78 credits.
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