Acting · Gary, Indiana, USA · Born June 15, 1955
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).
MovieLittle Brother
2025
as Gail Duffy
MovieOh, Hi!
2025
as Mom
TVFOREVER
2025
as Aunt Katherine
TVThe Company You Keep
2023
as Fran Nicoletti
TVFirst Kill
2022
as Davina Atwood
MovieLove Is Love Is Love
2021
as Milly / Marlene (segments "Sailing Lesson" and "Late Lunch")
TVHacks
2021
as Diana
MovieShiva Baby
2021
as Debbie
MovieOnce Upon a Main Street
2020
as Rowena
TVTell Me a Story
2018
as Madeline Winston
MovieStella's Last Weekend
2018
as Sally
MovieDemolition
2016
as Margot Eastwood
TVBillions
2016
as Sen. Marcia Vandeveer
MovieJane Wants a Boyfriend
2015
as Mom
MovieBoots
2015
as Suzanne
MovieAddiction: A 60's Love Story
2015
as Sylvia Bornstein
TVThe Mysteries of Laura
2014
as Ruby
MovieObvious Child
2014
as Nancy
TVGolden Boy
2013
as Nora Clark
MovieSide Effects
2013
as Eileen Spicer
The Empty Room
2012
as Kathy
MovieOur Idiot Brother
2011
as Ellen
TVThe Good Wife
2009
as Lorainne Joy
MovieToo Young to Marry
2007
as Beth
MovieThe Naked Brothers Band: The Movie
2005
as Polly Draper
MovieA Perfect Fit
2005
as Dr. Weiss
MovieSecond Best
2004
as Paula
TVMonk
2002
as Rita Bronwyn
TVLaw & Order: Criminal Intent
2001
as Christine Wilkes
TVThe Guardian
2001
as Meryl Dimetrio
MovieDinner Rush
2000
as Natalie Clemente
Movie18 Shades of Dust
1999
as Marilyn
MovieThe Tic Code
1998
as Laura
MovieHudson River Blues
1997
MovieAlways Say Goodbye
1997
as Donna Evans
MovieHome Song
1996
as Claire Gardner
MovieGold Diggers: The Secret of Bear Mountain
1995
as Kate Easton
MovieThe Innocent
1994
as Pamela Sutton
MovieSchemes
1994
as Evelyn Hayes
MovieA Million to Juan
1994
as Olivia Smith
MovieBroken Promises: Taking Emily Back
1993
as Ella Sabin
MovieHeartbeat
1993
as Adrian Towers
TVThe Larry Sanders Show
1992
as Dr. Monica Gordon
TVthirtysomething
1987
as Ellyn Warren
MovieThe Pick-up Artist
1987
as Pat, Jack's Colleague
MovieMaking Mr. Right
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as Suzy Duncan
MovieSeven Minutes in Heaven
1986
as Jeff's Mother
TVTales from the Darkside
1984
TVThe Hitchhiker
1983
as Jennifer
Not Dead Yet
as Gina Kelman
