Polly Draper
Known for Acting · 50 credits
- Born
- 1955-06-15 (age 70)
- Place of birth
- Gary, Indiana, USA
- Also known as
- Polly Carey Draper
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
TV Shows (16)
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
2001
as Christine Wilkes
The Good Wife
2009
as Lorainne Joy
Monk
2002
as Rita Bronwyn
Billions
2016
as Sen. Marcia Vandeveer
Hacks
2021
as Diana
The Guardian
2001
as Meryl Dimetrio
Tales from the Darkside
1984
thirtysomething
1987
as Ellyn Warren
The Larry Sanders Show
1992
as Dr. Monica Gordon
The Hitchhiker
1983
as Jennifer
The Mysteries of Laura
2014
as Ruby
Tell Me a Story
2018
as Madeline Winston
The Company You Keep
2023
as Fran Nicoletti
Golden Boy
2013
as Nora Clark
FOREVER
2025
as Aunt Katherine
First Kill
2022
as Davina Atwood
Movies (34)
Demolition
2016
as Margot Eastwood
Side Effects
2013
as Eileen Spicer
Oh, Hi!
2025
as Mom
Second Best
2004
as Paula
Gold Diggers: The Secret of Bear Mountain
1995
as Kate Easton
Shiva Baby
2021
as Debbie
The Pick-up Artist
1987
as Pat, Jack's Colleague
Our Idiot Brother
2011
as Ellen
Obvious Child
2014
as Nancy
Little Brother
2025
as Gail Duffy
Seven Minutes in Heaven
1986
as Jeff's Mother
Dinner Rush
2000
as Natalie Clemente
Love Is Love Is Love
2021
as Milly / Marlene (segments "Sailing Lesson" and "Late Lunch")
The Naked Brothers Band: The Movie
2005
as Polly Draper
Broken Promises: Taking Emily Back
1993
as Ella Sabin
The Innocent
1994
as Pamela Sutton
Stella's Last Weekend
2018
as Sally
Making Mr. Right
1987
as Suzy Duncan
A Million to Juan
1994
as Olivia Smith
Heartbeat
1993
as Adrian Towers
Always Say Goodbye
1997
as Donna Evans
Hudson River Blues
1997
Home Song
1996
as Claire Gardner
Jane Wants a Boyfriend
2015
as Mom
Boots
2015
as Suzanne
Schemes
1994
as Evelyn Hayes
Addiction: A 60's Love Story
2015
as Sylvia Bornstein
18 Shades of Dust
1999
as Marilyn
The Tic Code
1998
as Laura
A Perfect Fit
2005
as Dr. Weiss
Too Young to Marry
2007
as Beth
Once Upon a Main Street
2020
as Rowena
The Empty Room
2012
as Kathy
Not Dead Yet
as Gina Kelman
About Polly Draper
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). With 50 credits spanning from 1983 to 2025, Polly Draper has appeared in 34 films and 16 TV shows.
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Most Popular Polly Draper Movies
- Demolition (2016) — as Margot Eastwood
- Side Effects (2013) — as Eileen Spicer
- Oh, Hi! (2025) — as Mom
- Second Best (2004) — as Paula
- Gold Diggers: The Secret of Bear Mountain (1995) — as Kate Easton
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