Polly Draper

Polly Draper

Acting

Born June 15, 1955 (age 71)

Gary, Indiana, USA

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).

Filmography

Little Brother
Movie
Little Brother2025 · Gail Duffy
Oh, Hi!
Movie
Oh, Hi!2025 · Mom
FOREVER
Series
FOREVER2025 · Aunt Katherine
The Company You Keep
Series
The Company You Keep2023 · Fran Nicoletti
First Kill
Series
First Kill2022 · Davina Atwood
Love Is Love Is Love
Movie
Love Is Love Is Love2021 · Milly / Marlene (segments "Sailing Lesson" and "Late Lunch")
Hacks
Series
Hacks2021 · Diana
Shiva Baby
Movie
Shiva Baby2021 · Debbie
Once Upon a Main Street
Movie
Once Upon a Main Street2020 · Rowena
Tell Me a Story
Series
Tell Me a Story2018 · Madeline Winston
Stella's Last Weekend
Movie
Stella's Last Weekend2018 · Sally
Demolition
Movie
Demolition2016 · Margot Eastwood
Billions
Series
Billions2016 · Sen. Marcia Vandeveer
Jane Wants a Boyfriend
Movie
Jane Wants a Boyfriend2015 · Mom
Boots
Movie
Boots2015 · Suzanne
Addiction: A 60's Love Story
Movie
Addiction: A 60's Love Story2015 · Sylvia Bornstein
The Mysteries of Laura
Series
The Mysteries of Laura2014 · Ruby
Obvious Child
Movie
Obvious Child2014 · Nancy
Golden Boy
Series
Golden Boy2013 · Nora Clark
Side Effects
Movie
Side Effects2013 · Eileen Spicer
The Empty Room
Movie
The Empty Room2012 · Kathy
Our Idiot Brother
Movie
Our Idiot Brother2011 · Ellen
The Good Wife
Series
The Good Wife2009 · Lorainne Joy
Too Young to Marry
Movie
Too Young to Marry2007 · Beth
The Naked Brothers Band: The Movie
Movie
The Naked Brothers Band: The Movie2005 · Polly Draper
A Perfect Fit
Movie
A Perfect Fit2005 · Dr. Weiss
Second Best
Movie
Second Best2004 · Paula
Monk
Series
Monk2002 · Rita Bronwyn
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
Series
Law & Order: Criminal Intent2001 · Christine Wilkes
The Guardian
Series
The Guardian2001 · Meryl Dimetrio
Dinner Rush
Movie
Dinner Rush2000 · Natalie Clemente
18 Shades of Dust
Movie
18 Shades of Dust1999 · Marilyn
The Tic Code
Movie
The Tic Code1998 · Laura
Hudson River Blues
Movie
Hudson River Blues1997 · Leslie
Together for Music
Series
Together for Music1997 · Donna Evans
Home Song
Movie
Home Song1996 · Claire Gardner
Gold Diggers: The Secret of Bear Mountain
Movie
Gold Diggers: The Secret of Bear Mountain1995 · Kate Easton
The Innocent
Movie
The Innocent1994 · Pamela Sutton
Schemes
Movie
Schemes1994 · Evelyn Hayes
A Million to Juan
Movie
A Million to Juan1994 · Olivia Smith
Heartbeat
Movie
Heartbeat1993
Broken Promises: Taking Emily Back
Movie
Broken Promises: Taking Emily Back1993
Seven Minutes in Heaven
Movie
Seven Minutes in Heaven1986