Polly 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).

Career Overview

Polly Draper has 63 screen credits in a career dating back to 1983. Signature works include Demolition, Shiva Baby, Dinner Rush. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For

Acting

Gender

female

Known Credits

63

Birth Date

1955-06-15 00:00:00

Birth Place

Gary, Indiana, USA

Known For

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  Demolition
• 

  Shiva Baby
• 

  Dinner Rush
• 

  Oh, Hi!
• 

  Side Effects
• 

  The Tic Code

Frequent Collaborators

• Molly Gordon (2 collaborations)
• Jake Gyllenhaal (1 collaborations)
• Naomi Watts (1 collaborations)
• Chris Cooper (1 collaborations)
• Judah Lewis (1 collaborations)
• C.J. Wilson (1 collaborations)
• Malachy Cleary (1 collaborations)
• Debra Monk (1 collaborations)
• Heather Lind (1 collaborations)
• Wass Stevens (1 collaborations)

Credits

• actors (45 credits)

  • Not Dead Yet

    Gina Kelman

    actor

    actors
    2026
  • Little Brother

    Gail Duffy

    actor

    actors
    2025
  • Oh, Hi!

    Mom

    actor

    actors
    2025
  • FOREVER

    - The Vineyard (2025) ... Aunt Katherine actor actors
    2025
  • Love Is Love Is Love

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

    actor

    actors
    2021
  • Shiva Baby

    Debbie

    actor

    actors
    2021
  • Hacks

    - Montecito (2026) ... Diana actor actors

    - Witch of the Week (2025) ... Diana actor actors

    - I Love LA (2025) ... Diana actor actors

    - Cover Girls (2025) ... Diana actor actors

    - Quid Pro Quo (2022) ... Diana actor actors
    2021
  • Once Upon a Main Street

    Rowena

    actor

    actors
    2020
  • Stella's Last Weekend

    Sally

    actor

    actors
    2018
  • Tell Me a Story

    - Chapter 6: Guilt (2018) ... Madeline Winston actor actors

    - Chapter 5: Madness (2018) ... Madeline Winston actor actors

    - Chapter 4: Rage (2018) ... Madeline Winston actor actors
    2018
  • Demolition

    Margot Eastwood

    actor

    actors
    2016
  • Billions

    - Liberty (2021) ... Sen. Marcia Vandeveer actor actors

    - The Chris Rock Test (2020) ... Sen. Marcia Vandeveer actor actors
    2016
  • Jane Wants a Boyfriend

    Mom

    actor

    actors
    2015
  • Boots

    Suzanne

    actor

    actors
    2015
  • Addiction: A 60's Love Story

    Sylvia Bornstein

    actor

    actors
    2015
  • Obvious Child

    Nancy

    actor

    actors
    2014
  • The Mysteries of Laura

    - The Mystery of the Biker Bar (2014) ... Ruby actor actors
    2014
  • Side Effects

    Eileen Spicer

    actor

    actors
    2013
  • The Empty Room

    Kathy

    actor

    actors
    2012
  • Our Idiot Brother

    Ellen

    actor

    actors
    2011
  • The Good Wife

    - Trust Issues (2014) ... Lorainne Joy actor actors

    - A Few Words (2014) ... Lorainne Joy actor actors
    2009
  • Too Young to Marry

    Beth

    actor

    actors
    2007
  • The Naked Brothers Band: The Movie

    Polly Draper

    actor

    actors
    2005
  • A Perfect Fit

    Dr. Weiss

    actor

    actors
    2005
  • Second Best

    Paula

    actor

    actors
    2004
  • Monk

    - Mr. Monk Takes a Vacation (2002) ... Rita Bronwyn actor actors
    2002
  • Law & Order: Criminal Intent

    - Faith (2002) ... Christine Wilkes actor actors
    2001
  • The Guardian

    - Home (2001) ... Meryl Dimetrio actor actors
    2001
  • Dinner Rush

    Natalie Clemente

    actor

    actors
    2000
  • 18 Shades of Dust

    Marilyn

    actor

    actors
    1999
  • The Tic Code

    Laura

    actor

    actors
    1998
  • Hudson River Blues

    actor

    actors
    1997
  • Always Say Goodbye

    Donna Evans

    actor

    actors
    1997
  • Home Song

    Claire Gardner

    actor

    actors
    1996
  • Gold Diggers: The Secret of Bear Mountain

    Kate Easton

    actor

    actors
    1995
  • The Innocent

    Pamela Sutton

    actor

    actors
    1994
  • Schemes

    Evelyn Hayes

    actor

    actors
    1994
  • A Million to Juan

    Olivia Smith

    actor

    actors
    1994
  • Broken Promises: Taking Emily Back

    Ella Sabin

    actor

    actors
    1993
  • Heartbeat

    Adrian Towers

    actor

    actors
    1993
  • The Pick-up Artist

    Pat, Jack's Colleague

    actor

    actors
    1987
  • Making Mr. Right

    Suzy Duncan

    actor

    actors
    1987
  • Seven Minutes in Heaven

    Jeff's Mother

    actor

    actors
    1986
  • Tales from the Darkside

    - The Grave Robber (1987) ... actor actors
    1984
  • The Hitchhiker

    - The Verdict (1989) ... Jennifer actor actors
    1983

• directing (7 credits)

  • Once Upon a Main Street

    director

    directing
    2020
  • Stella's Last Weekend

    director

    directing
    2018
  • The Naked Brothers Band: Naked Idol

    director

    directing
    2009
  • The Naked Brothers Band: Polar Bears

    director

    directing
    2008
  • The Naked Brothers Band: Sidekicks

    director

    directing
    2008
  • The Naked Brothers Band: Battle of the Bands

    director

    directing
    2007
  • The Naked Brothers Band: The Movie

    director

    directing
    2005

• writing (5 credits)

  • Stella's Last Weekend

    screenplay

    writing
    2018
  • The Naked Brothers Band: Polar Bears

    writer

    writing
    2008
  • The Naked Brothers Band: Battle of the Bands

    writer

    writing
    2007
  • The Naked Brothers Band: The Movie

    writer

    writing
    2005
  • The Tic Code

    writer

    writing
    1998

• production (6 credits)

  • Stella's Last Weekend

    producer

    production
    2018
  • Boots

    executive producer

    production
    2015
  • The Naked Brothers Band: Naked Idol

    producer

    production
    2009
  • The Naked Brothers Band: Polar Bears

    producer

    production
    2008
  • The Naked Brothers Band: Battle of the Bands

    executive producer

    production
    2007
  • The Naked Brothers Band: The Movie

    producer

    production
    2005