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Polly Draper Biography and Full Filmography - MovieWise

Quick Facts

Born:
1955-06-15

Birthplace:
Gary, Indiana, USA

Credits:
49 Total Roles

Polly Draper

Acting

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Biography

Polly Carey Draper (born June 15, 1955) is an American actress, writer, producer, and director. She has received several awards, including a Writers Guild of America Award (WGA), and is noted for speaking in a "trademark throaty voice." She is best known for her starring role as Ellyn Warren on ABC's drama Thirtysomething (1987–91), her directing debut is The Naked Brothers Band: The Movie, as well as the Nickelodeon musical comedy series The Naked Brothers Band (2007–09).

Known For

Full Filmography

Year Title Role
2025 Little Brother MOVIE Gail Duffy
2025 Oh, Hi! MOVIE Mom
2023 The Company You Keep TV Fran Nicoletti
2022 First Kill TV Davina Atwood
2021 Love Is Love Is Love MOVIE Milly / Marlene (segments "Sailing Lesson" and "Late Lunch")
2021 Hacks TV Diana
2021 Shiva Baby MOVIE Debbie
2020 Once Upon a Main Street MOVIE Rowena
2018 Tell Me a Story TV Madeline Winston
2018 Stella's Last Weekend MOVIE Sally

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