22 Facts About Joely Fisher

Joely Fisher is an American actress and singer, the daughter of singer Eddie Fisher and actress Connie Stevens, and half-sister of actress Carrie Fisher.

Joely Fisher's breakthrough came in 1994, starring as Paige Clark in the ABC sitcom Ellen, for which she was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Series, Miniseries or Television Film at the 55th Golden Globe Awards.

Joely Fisher was born on October 29,1967, in Burbank, California, one of two children born to Edwin "Eddie" Fisher and Connie Stevens, both entertainers.

Joely Fisher's father was Jewish, whose parents immigrated to the United States from the Russian Empire, whereas her mother was Catholic and of Ashkenazi Jewish, Irish, and Italian descent.

Joely Fisher's parents divorced in 1969, after which she and Tricia were raised by Stevens.

Joely Fisher's father married a total of five times, with Stevens as his third wife.

Joely and Tricia Fisher had two older half-siblings, Carrie Fisher and Todd Fisher, from her father's first marriage, with Debbie Reynolds.

Joely Fisher graduated from Beverly Hills High School, then attended Emerson College in Boston, as well as the University of Paris for one semester.

Joely Fisher was named Miss Golden Globe at the 49th Golden Globe Awards in 1992.

Joely Fisher then played Kris Stone on the CBS Schoolbreak Special drama "Dedicated to the One I Love" opposite Danielle Ferland.

Joely Fisher had a variety of guest roles on series such as Growing Pains, Blossom, Caroline in the City, The Golden Palace, The Outer Limits, Grace Under Fire and Coach.

In 1994, Joely Fisher was cast as Paige Clark on the sitcom Ellen, first appearing in the second season.

Joely Fisher played the role for four seasons until the series ended in 1998.

Joely Fisher followed Ellen with the role of Dr Brenda Bradford in the film Inspector Gadget.

Joely Fisher was a replacement for the role of Sally Bowles in the revival of Cabaret.

Joely Fisher's most noted album was Tradition: a Family at Christmas which she, her sister Tricia and their mother Connie Stevens sang various Christmas carols.

Joely Fisher sang her own solo on "Grown Up Christmas List".

Joely Fisher's vocals are heard singing "One for My Baby" in Harold Arlen's album STAGE.

From 2003 until 2005, Joely Fisher starred in the Lifetime network's drama series Wild Card as insurance investigator Zoe Busiek.

From 2006 until 2010, Joely Fisher starred opposite actor Brad Garrett as Joy Stark in the Fox TV sitcom 'Til Death.

In 2021, Joely Fisher starred as Irene Cody in the Lifetime film Girl in the Basement which was inspired by the Fritzl case.

Joely Fisher traveled to Xai-Xai, Mozambique, to visit with children that are part of the child sponsorship programs.