Carrie Fisher - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | October 21, 1956 |
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| Died | December 27, 2016 (age 60) |
| Birthplace | Beverly Hills, California, U.S. |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra |
| Chinese Zodiac | Monkey |
| Generation | Baby Boomer Generation |
| Known For | Portraying Princess Leia in the Star Wars film series |
Intro
Carrie Fisher was an American actress, writer, and comedian, best known for her iconic role as Princess Leia in the Star Wars franchise. Beyond her acting, Fisher was also a successful author and advocate for mental health awareness.
Early Life & Background
Carrie Fisher was born to famed actress Debbie Reynolds and singer Eddie Fisher. Growing up in a show-business family in Beverly Hills, Fisher was exposed to Hollywood from an early age and began acting in her teens.
Career Highlights
- Starred as Princess Leia in the original Star Wars trilogy (1977, 1980, 1983) and reprised the role in later sequels.
- Notable roles in films such as 'The Blues Brothers' (1980), 'When Harry Met Sally...' (1989), and 'Hannah and Her Sisters' (1986).
- Author of several books, including the bestselling semi-autobiographical novel 'Postcards from the Edge' (1987) and the memoir 'Wishful Drinking' (2008).
- Renowned script doctor, contributing to screenplays for Hollywood films.
- Advocate for mental health awareness, drawing from her own experiences with bipolar disorder.
Trivia
- Inducted as a Disney Legend in 2017.
- Fisher's dog, Gary, became an internet celebrity due to his constant presence at her side.
- She was posthumously nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Spoken Word Album in 2018 for 'The Princess Diarist.'
FAQs
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When was Carrie Fisher born?
Carrie Fisher was born the 21 October 1956.
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Beverly Hills, California, U.S..
On Her Birth-Day
About October 21st, 1956, in brief:
- Historical events: Władysław Gomułka is reinstated as the leader of Poland's Communist Party, signaling a significant moment of potential political liberalization. This event marked a pivotal point in Cold War-era Eastern European politics, as Gomułka sought to establish a more independent path from Soviet control, offering a brief period of hope for political reform and reduced Soviet influence in Poland.
- Day of the week: October 21st, 1956 was a Sunday
- Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Monkey (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
- #1 US song: The Green Door by Jim Lowe
- #1 UK song: A Woman In Love by Frankie Laine
- Popular movie: The Brave One directed by Irving Rapper
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