About
Polly Draper
Overview
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
Acting |
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| 2023 | The Company You Keep | Actor | Fran Nicoletti | 70 Good |
| 2021 | Love is Love is Love | Actor | Milly / Marlene (segments "Sailing Lesson" and "Late Lunch") | 58 Average |
| 2021 | Shiva Baby | Actor | Debbie | 66 Fair |
| 2020 | Once Upon a Main Street | Actor | Rowena | 58 Average |
| 2018 | Stella's Last Weekend | Actor | Sally | 59 Average |
| 2016 | Demolition | Actor | Margot Eastwood | 66 Fair |
| 2015 | Boots | Actor | Suzanne | 58 Average |
| 2015 | Jane Wants a Boyfriend | Actor | Mom | 59 Average |
| 2015 | Addiction: A 60's Love Story | Actor | Sylvia Bornstein | 58 Average |
| 2014 | Obvious Child | Actor | Nancy | 61 Fair |
| 2013 | Side Effects | Actor | Eileen Spicer | 65 Fair |
| 2012 | The Empty Room | Actor | Kathy | N/A N/A |
| 2011 | Our Idiot Brother | Actor | Ellen | 60 Fair |
| 2007 | Too Young to Marry | Actor | Beth | 59 Average |
| 2005 | The Naked Brothers Band: The Movie | Actor | Polly Draper | 58 Average |
| 2005 | A Perfect Fit | Actor | Dr. Weiss | 58 Average |
| 2004 | Second Best | Actor | Paula | 59 Average |
| 2000 | Dinner Rush | Actor | Natalie Clemente | 60 Fair |
| 1999 | 18 Shades of Dust | Actor | Marilyn | N/A N/A |
| 1998 | The Tic Code | Actor | Laura | 58 Average |
| 1997 | Hudson River Blues | Actor | N/A N/A |
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| 1997 | A Little Romance | Actor | Donna Evans | 58 Average |
| 1996 | Home Song | Actor | Claire Gardner | N/A N/A |
| 1995 | Gold Diggers: The Secret of Bear Mountain | Actor | Kate Easton | 59 Average |
| 1994 | The Innocent | Actor | Pamela Sutton | 58 Average |
| 1994 | Schemes | Actor | Evelyn Hayes | 59 Average |
| 1994 | A Million to Juan | Actor | Olivia Smith | 58 Average |
| 1993 | Broken Promises: Taking Emily Back | Actor | Ella Sabin | 59 Average |
| 1993 | Heartbeat | Actor | Adrian Towers | 58 Average |
| 1987 | thirtysomething | Actor | Ellyn Warren | 67 Fair |
| 1987 | The Pick-up Artist | Actor | Pat, Jack's Colleague | 58 Average |
| 1987 | Making Mr. Right | Actor | Suzy Duncan | 58 Average |
| 1986 | Seven Minutes in Heaven | Actor | Jeff's Mother | 59 Average |
Directing |
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| 2020 | Once Upon a Main Street | Directing | Director | 58 Average |
| 2018 | Stella's Last Weekend | Directing | Director | 59 Average |
| 2009 | The Naked Brothers Band: Naked Idol | Directing | Director | 59 Average |
| 2008 | The Naked Brothers Band: Operation Mojo | Directing | Director | N/A N/A |
| 2008 | The Naked Brothers Band: Polar Bears | Directing | Director | N/A N/A |
| 2008 | The Naked Brothers Band: Sidekicks | Directing | Director | N/A N/A |
| 2007 | The Naked Brothers Band: Battle of the Bands | Directing | Director | N/A N/A |
| 2005 | The Naked Brothers Band: The Movie | Directing | Director | 58 Average |
Writing |
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| 2018 | Stella's Last Weekend | Writing | Screenplay | 59 Average |
| 2009 | The Naked Brothers Band: The Premiere | Writing | Writer | N/A N/A |
| 2008 | The Naked Brothers Band: Mystery Girl | Writing | Writer | 61 Fair |
| 2008 | The Naked Brothers Band: Polar Bears | Writing | Writer | N/A N/A |
| 2007 | The Naked Brothers Band: Battle of the Bands | Writing | Writer | N/A N/A |
| 2005 | The Naked Brothers Band: The Movie | Writing | Writer | 58 Average |
| 1998 | The Tic Code | Writing | Writer | 58 Average |
Production |
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| 2018 | Stella's Last Weekend | Production | Producer | 59 Average |
| 2015 | Boots | Production | Executive Producer | 58 Average |
| 2009 | The Naked Brothers Band: The Premiere | Production | Producer | N/A N/A |
| 2009 | The Naked Brothers Band: Naked Idol | Production | Producer | 59 Average |
| 2008 | The Naked Brothers Band: Operation Mojo | Production | Producer | N/A N/A |
| 2008 | The Naked Brothers Band: Mystery Girl | Production | Producer | 61 Fair |
| 2008 | The Naked Brothers Band: Polar Bears | Production | Producer | N/A N/A |
| 2007 | The Naked Brothers Band: Battle of the Bands | Production | Executive Producer | N/A N/A |
| 2005 | The Naked Brothers Band: The Movie | Production | Producer | 58 Average |