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 (1987â91), her directing debut is The Naked Brothers Band: The Movie, as well as the Nickelodeon musical comedy series The Naked Brothers Band (2007â09).
Known For
Side Effects
Eileen Spicer
Demolition
Margot Eastwood
Monk
Rita Bronwyn
Our Idiot Brother
Ellen
Billions
Sen. Marcia Vandeveer
Shiva Baby
Debbie
The Good Wife
Lorainne Joy
Obvious Child
Nancy
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 |