Polly Draper
Acting
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).
Born: June 15, 1955 · Gary, Indiana, USA
Filmography (38)
Oh, Hi!
2025
Actor: Mom
TV
The Company You Keep
2023
Actor: Fran Nicoletti
TV
First Kill
2022
Actor: Davina Atwood
Love Is Love Is Love
2021
Actor: Milly / Marlene (s…
TV
Hacks
2021
Actor: Diana
Shiva Baby
2021
Actor: Debbie
Once Upon a Main Street
2020
Actor: RowenaDirector
TV
Tell Me a Story
2018
Actor: Madeline Winston
Stella's Last Weekend
2018
Actor: SallyProducer+2
Demolition
2016
Actor: Margot Eastwood
TV
Billions
2016
Actor: Sen. Marcia Vandev…
Jane Wants a Boyfriend
2015
Actor: Mom
Addiction: A 60's Love Story
2015
Actor: Sylvia Bornstein
TV
The Mysteries of Laura
2014
Actor: Ruby
Obvious Child
2014
Actor: Nancy
TV
Golden Boy
2013
Actor: Nora Clark
Side Effects
2013
Actor: Eileen Spicer
Our Idiot Brother
2011
Actor: Ellen
TV
The Good Wife
2009
Actor: Lorainne Joy
Too Young to Marry
2007
Actor: Beth
TV
The Naked Brothers Band
2007
Production DesignWriter+2
The Naked Brothers Band: The Movie
2005
Actor: Polly DraperDirector+2
A Perfect Fit
2005
Actor: Dr. Weiss
TV
Monk
2002
Actor: Rita Bronwyn
TV
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
2001
Actor: Christine Wilkes
TV
The Guardian
2001
Actor: Meryl Dimetrio
Dinner Rush
2000
Actor: Natalie Clemente
The Tic Code
1998
Actor: LauraWriter
Gold Diggers: The Secret of Bear Mountain
1995
Actor: Kate Easton
Broken Promises: Taking Emily Back
1993
Actor: Ella Sabin
Heartbeat
1993
Actor: Adrian Towers
TV
The Larry Sanders Show
1992
Actor: Dr. Monica Gordon
TV
thirtysomething
1987
Actor: Ellyn Warren
The Pick-up Artist
1987
Actor: Pat, Jack's Collea…
Making Mr. Right
1987
Actor: Suzy Duncan
Seven Minutes in Heaven
1986
Actor: Jeff's Mother
TV
Tales from the Darkside
1984
Actor
TV
The Hitchhiker
1983
Actor: Jennifer