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Polly Draper

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Born: June 15, 1955
From: 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

Side Effects

Obvious Child

Gold Diggers: The Secret of Bear Mountain

Dinner Rush

Our Idiot Brother

Filmography

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2025

Little Brother

Acting (Gail Duffy)

Acting (Mom)

Acting (Aunt Katherine) 1 EP

2023

The Company You Keep

Acting (Fran Nicoletti) 10 EP

2022

Acting (Davina Atwood) 3 EP

2021

Love Is Love Is Love

Acting (Milly / Marlene (segments "Sailing Lesson" and "Late Lunch"))

Acting (Diana) 5 EP

Acting (Debbie)

2020

Once Upon a Main Street

Acting (Rowena) Directing (Director)

2018

Tell Me a Story

Acting (Madeline Winston) 3 EP

Stella's Last Weekend

Acting (Sally) Production (Producer) Directing (Director) Writing (Screenplay)

2016

Acting (Margot Eastwood)

Acting (Sen. Marcia Vandeveer) 2 EP

2015

Acting (Suzanne) Production (Executive Producer)

Jane Wants a Boyfriend

Acting (Mom)

Addiction: A 60's Love Story

Acting (Sylvia Bornstein)

2014

The Mysteries of Laura

Acting (Ruby) 1 EP

Obvious Child

Acting (Nancy)

2013

Acting (Nora Clark) 6 EP

Side Effects

Acting (Eileen Spicer)

2012

The Empty Room

Acting (Kathy)

2011

Our Idiot Brother

Acting (Ellen)

Writing (Writer) 1 EP

2009

The Good Wife

Acting (Lorainne Joy) 2 EP

The Naked Brothers Band: Naked Idol

Directing (Director) Production (Producer)

2008

The Naked Brothers Band: Polar Bears

Writing (Writer) Production (Producer) Directing (Director)

The Naked Brothers Band: Sidekicks

Directing (Director)

2007

The Naked Brothers Band: Battle of the Bands

Directing (Director) Writing (Writer) Production (Executive Producer)

Too Young to Marry

Acting (Beth)

The Naked Brothers Band

Art (Production Design) 13 EPWriting (Writer) 1 EPDirecting (Director) 1 EPCreating (Creator)

2005

The Naked Brothers Band: The Movie

Acting (Polly Draper) Directing (Director) Writing (Writer) Production (Producer)

A Perfect Fit

Acting (Dr. Weiss)