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Polly Draper
Acting

Polly Draper

Born 1955-06-15
Gary, Indiana, USA
Department: Acting

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

Prominent works featuring Polly Draper

Side Effects
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Side Effects

2013
TMDB3.3
Demolition
Movie
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Demolition

2016
TMDB3.5
Monk
TV
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Monk

2002
TMDB4.0
Billions
TV
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Billions

2016
TMDB3.9
The Good Wife
TV
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The Good Wife

2009
TMDB3.8
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
TV
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Law & Order: Criminal Intent

2001
TMDB3.8
Our Idiot Brother
Movie
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Our Idiot Brother

2011
TMDB3.0
Hacks
TV
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Hacks

2021
TMDB3.8
Shiva Baby
Movie
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Shiva Baby

2021
TMDB3.5
Obvious Child
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Obvious Child

2014
TMDB3.3

Filmography & Credits

Complete career catalog (73 titles)

PosterTitleCharacter / RoleTypeYear
Little BrotherLittle BrotherGail DuffyMovie2025
Oh, Hi!Oh, Hi!MomMovie2025
FOREVERFOREVERAunt KatherineTV Series2025
The Company You KeepThe Company You KeepFran NicolettiTV Series2023
First KillFirst KillDavina AtwoodTV Series2022
Love Is Love Is LoveLove Is Love Is LoveMilly / Marlene (segments "Sailing Lesson" and "Late Lunch")Movie2021
HacksHacksDianaTV Series2021
Shiva BabyShiva BabyDebbieMovie2021
Once Upon a Main StreetOnce Upon a Main StreetRowenaMovie2020
Once Upon a Main StreetOnce Upon a Main StreetDirectorMovie2020
Tell Me a StoryTell Me a StoryMadeline WinstonTV Series2018
Stella's Last WeekendStella's Last WeekendSallyMovie2018
Stella's Last WeekendStella's Last WeekendProducerMovie2018
Stella's Last WeekendStella's Last WeekendDirectorMovie2018
Stella's Last WeekendStella's Last WeekendScreenplayMovie2018
DemolitionDemolitionMargot EastwoodMovie2016
BillionsBillionsSen. Marcia VandeveerTV Series2016
Jane Wants a BoyfriendJane Wants a BoyfriendMomMovie2015
BootsBootsSuzanneMovie2015
BootsBootsExecutive ProducerMovie2015
Addiction: A 60's Love StoryAddiction: A 60's Love StorySylvia BornsteinMovie2015
The Mysteries of LauraThe Mysteries of LauraRubyTV Series2014
Obvious ChildObvious ChildNancyMovie2014
Golden BoyGolden BoyNora ClarkTV Series2013
Side EffectsSide EffectsEileen SpicerMovie2013
The Empty RoomKathyMovie2012
Our Idiot BrotherOur Idiot BrotherEllenMovie2011
Bar KarmaBar KarmaWriterTV Series2011
The Good WifeThe Good WifeLorainne JoyTV Series2009
The Naked Brothers Band: Naked IdolThe Naked Brothers Band: Naked IdolProducerMovie2009
The Naked Brothers Band: Naked IdolThe Naked Brothers Band: Naked IdolDirectorMovie2009
The Naked Brothers Band: Polar BearsThe Naked Brothers Band: Polar BearsWriterMovie2008
The Naked Brothers Band: Polar BearsThe Naked Brothers Band: Polar BearsProducerMovie2008
The Naked Brothers Band: Polar BearsThe Naked Brothers Band: Polar BearsDirectorMovie2008
The Naked Brothers Band: SidekicksThe Naked Brothers Band: SidekicksDirectorMovie2008
The Naked Brothers Band: Battle of the BandsThe Naked Brothers Band: Battle of the BandsDirectorMovie2007
The Naked Brothers Band: Battle of the BandsThe Naked Brothers Band: Battle of the BandsWriterMovie2007
The Naked Brothers Band: Battle of the BandsThe Naked Brothers Band: Battle of the BandsExecutive ProducerMovie2007
Too Young to MarryToo Young to MarryBethMovie2007
The Naked Brothers BandThe Naked Brothers BandProduction DesignTV Series2007
The Naked Brothers BandThe Naked Brothers BandDirectorTV Series2007
The Naked Brothers BandThe Naked Brothers BandWriterTV Series2007
The Naked Brothers BandThe Naked Brothers BandCreatorTV Series2007
The Naked Brothers Band: The MovieThe Naked Brothers Band: The MoviePolly DraperMovie2005
The Naked Brothers Band: The MovieThe Naked Brothers Band: The MovieDirectorMovie2005
The Naked Brothers Band: The MovieThe Naked Brothers Band: The MovieWriterMovie2005
The Naked Brothers Band: The MovieThe Naked Brothers Band: The MovieProducerMovie2005
A Perfect FitA Perfect FitDr. WeissMovie2005
Second BestSecond BestPaulaMovie2004
MonkMonkRita BronwynTV Series2002
Law & Order: Criminal IntentLaw & Order: Criminal IntentChristine WilkesTV Series2001
The GuardianThe GuardianMeryl DimetrioTV Series2001
Dinner RushDinner RushNatalie ClementeMovie2000
18 Shades of Dust18 Shades of DustMarilynMovie1999
The Tic CodeThe Tic CodeLauraMovie1998
The Tic CodeThe Tic CodeWriterMovie1998
Hudson River BluesHudson River BluesLeslieMovie1997
Always Say GoodbyeAlways Say GoodbyeDonna EvansMovie1997
Home SongHome SongClaire GardnerMovie1996
Gold Diggers: The Secret of Bear MountainGold Diggers: The Secret of Bear MountainKate EastonMovie1995
The InnocentThe InnocentPamela SuttonMovie1994
SchemesSchemesEvelyn HayesMovie1994
A Million to JuanA Million to JuanOlivia SmithMovie1994
Broken Promises: Taking Emily BackBroken Promises: Taking Emily BackElla SabinMovie1993
HeartbeatHeartbeatAdrian TowersMovie1993
The Larry Sanders ShowThe Larry Sanders ShowDr. Monica GordonTV Series1992
thirtysomethingthirtysomethingEllyn WarrenTV Series1987
The Pick-up ArtistThe Pick-up ArtistPat, Jack's ColleagueMovie1987
Making Mr. RightMaking Mr. RightSuzy DuncanMovie1987
Seven Minutes in HeavenSeven Minutes in HeavenJeff's MotherMovie1986
Tales from the DarksideTales from the DarksideSelf / AppearanceTV Series1984
The HitchhikerThe HitchhikerJenniferTV Series1983
Not Dead YetGina KelmanMovie—