6.6
Movie
Acting
Polly Draper
- Born
- (age 71)
- Birthplace
- Gary, Indiana, USA
- Credits
- 56 titles
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).
Signature work
Known For
6.6
Movie
6.9
Movie
Demolition
7.9
TV
Monk
7.8
TV
Billions
6.1
Movie
Our Idiot Brother
7.1
Movie
Shiva Baby
7.6
TV
The Good Wife
6.4
Movie
Obvious Child
7.5
TV
Hacks
7.6
TV
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
7.7
TV
First Kill
7.1
TV
Tell Me a Story
5.6
Movie
The Pick-up Artist
6.2
Movie
Oh, Hi!
6.2
Movie
Gold Diggers: The Secret of Bear Mountain
7.2
TV
The Mysteries of Laura
7.2
TV
Tales from the Darkside
7.8
TV
The Larry Sanders Show
Acting credits 50
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| TBA | Not Dead Yet Film | Gina Kelman |
| 2025 | Little Brother Film | Gail Duffy |
| 2025 | Oh, Hi! Film | Mom |
| 2025 | FOREVER TV | Aunt Katherine (1 ep) |
| 2023 | The Company You Keep TV | Fran Nicoletti (10 ep) |
| 2022 | First Kill TV | Davina Atwood (3 ep) |
| 2021 | Love Is Love Is Love Film | Milly / Marlene (segments "Sailing Lesson" and "Late Lunch") |
| 2021 | Hacks TV | Diana (5 ep) |
| 2021 | Shiva Baby Film | Debbie |
| 2020 | Once Upon a Main Street Film | Rowena |
| 2018 | Tell Me a Story TV | Madeline Winston (3 ep) |
| 2018 | Stella's Last Weekend Film | Sally |
| 2016 | Demolition Film | Margot Eastwood |
| 2016 | Billions TV | Sen. Marcia Vandeveer (2 ep) |
| 2015 | Jane Wants a Boyfriend Film | Mom |
| 2015 | Boots Film | Suzanne |
| 2015 | Addiction: A 60's Love Story Film | Sylvia Bornstein |
| 2014 | The Mysteries of Laura TV | Ruby (1 ep) |
| 2014 | Obvious Child Film | Nancy |
| 2013 | Golden Boy TV | Nora Clark (6 ep) |
| 2013 | Side Effects Film | Eileen Spicer |
| 2012 | The Empty Room Film | Kathy |
| 2011 | Our Idiot Brother Film | Ellen |
| 2009 | The Good Wife TV | Lorainne Joy (2 ep) |
| 2007 | Too Young to Marry Film | Beth |
| 2005 | The Naked Brothers Band: The Movie Film | Polly Draper |
| 2005 | A Perfect Fit Film | Dr. Weiss |
| 2004 | Second Best Film | Paula |
| 2002 | Monk TV | Rita Bronwyn (1 ep) |
| 2001 | Law & Order: Criminal Intent TV | Christine Wilkes (1 ep) |
| 2001 | The Guardian TV | Meryl Dimetrio (1 ep) |
| 2000 | Dinner Rush Film | Natalie Clemente |
| 1999 | 18 Shades of Dust Film | Marilyn |
| 1998 | The Tic Code Film | Laura |
| 1997 | Hudson River Blues Film | Leslie |
| 1997 | Always Say Goodbye Film | Donna Evans |
| 1996 | Home Song Film | Claire Gardner |
| 1995 | Gold Diggers: The Secret of Bear Mountain Film | Kate Easton |
| 1994 | The Innocent Film | Pamela Sutton |
| 1994 | Schemes Film | Evelyn Hayes |
| 1994 | A Million to Juan Film | Olivia Smith |
| 1993 | Broken Promises: Taking Emily Back Film | Ella Sabin |
| 1993 | Heartbeat Film | Adrian Towers |
| 1992 | The Larry Sanders Show TV | Dr. Monica Gordon (1 ep) |
| 1987 | thirtysomething TV | Ellyn Warren (85 ep) |
| 1987 | The Pick-up Artist Film | Pat, Jack's Colleague |
| 1987 | Making Mr. Right Film | Suzy Duncan |
| 1986 | Seven Minutes in Heaven Film | Jeff's Mother |
| 1984 | Tales from the Darkside TV | (1 ep) |
| 1983 | The Hitchhiker TV | Jennifer (1 ep) |
Crew credits 11
| Year | Title | Job |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Once Upon a Main Street Film | Director |
| 2018 | Stella's Last Weekend Film | Producer, Director, Screenplay |
| 2015 | Boots Film | Executive Producer |
| 2011 | Bar Karma TV | Writer (1 ep) |
| 2009 | The Naked Brothers Band: Naked Idol Film | Director, Producer |
| 2008 | The Naked Brothers Band: Polar Bears Film | Director, Writer, Producer |
| 2008 | The Naked Brothers Band: Sidekicks Film | Director |
| 2007 | The Naked Brothers Band: Battle of the Bands Film | Director, Writer, Executive Producer |
| 2007 | The Naked Brothers Band TV | Production Design, Director, Writer, Creator (13 ep) |
| 2005 | The Naked Brothers Band: The Movie Film | Director, Writer, Producer |
| 1998 | The Tic Code Film | Writer |