Polly Draper

Acting

Polly Draper

Born 15 June 1955 · Gary, Indiana, USA · 71

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

Highlights

Monk2002 · Series · Rita Bronwyn
Billions2016 · Series · Sen. Marcia Vandeveer
Demolition2016 · Film · Margot Eastwood
Side Effects2013 · Film · Eileen Spicer
The Good Wife2009 · Series · Lorainne Joy
Shiva Baby2021 · Film · Debbie

Filmography

Movies

36 films

Little Brother2025 · Film · Gail Duffy
Oh, Hi!2025 · Film · Mom
Love Is Love Is Love2021 · Film · Milly / Marlene (segments "Sailing Lesson" and "Late Lunch")
Shiva Baby2021 · Film · Debbie
Once Upon a Main Street2020 · Film · Rowena
Stella's Last Weekend2018 · Film · Sally
Demolition2016 · Film · Margot Eastwood
Jane Wants a Boyfriend2015 · Film · Mom
Boots2015 · Film · Suzanne
Addiction: A 60's Love Story2015 · Film · Sylvia Bornstein
Obvious Child2014 · Film · Nancy
Side Effects2013 · Film · Eileen Spicer
Our Idiot Brother2011 · Film · Ellen
The Naked Brothers Band: Naked Idol2009 · Film · Director
The Naked Brothers Band: Polar Bears2008 · Film · Writer
The Naked Brothers Band: Sidekicks2008 · Film · Director
The Naked Brothers Band: Battle of the Bands2007 · Film · Director
Too Young to Marry2007 · Film · Beth
The Naked Brothers Band: The Movie2005 · Film · Polly Draper
A Perfect Fit2005 · Film · Dr. Weiss
Second Best2004 · Film · Paula
Dinner Rush2000 · Film · Natalie Clemente
18 Shades of Dust1999 · Film · Marilyn
The Tic Code1998 · Film · Laura
Hudson River Blues1997 · Film · Leslie
Always Say Goodbye1997 · Film · Donna Evans
Home Song1996 · Film · Claire Gardner
Gold Diggers: The Secret of Bear Mountain1995 · Film · Kate Easton
The Innocent1994 · Film · Pamela Sutton
Schemes1994 · Film · Evelyn Hayes
A Million to Juan1994 · Film · Olivia Smith
Broken Promises: Taking Emily Back1993 · Film · Ella Sabin
Heartbeat1993 · Film · Adrian Towers
The Pick-up Artist1987 · Film · Pat, Jack's Colleague
Making Mr. Right1987 · Film · Suzy Duncan
Seven Minutes in Heaven1986 · Film · Jeff's Mother

Filmography

Series

18 shows

FOREVER2025 · Series · Aunt Katherine
The Company You Keep2023 · Series · Fran Nicoletti
First Kill2022 · Series · Davina Atwood
Hacks2021 · Series · Diana
Tell Me a Story2018 · Series · Madeline Winston
Billions2016 · Series · Sen. Marcia Vandeveer
The Mysteries of Laura2014 · Series · Ruby
Golden Boy2013 · Series · Nora Clark
Bar Karma2011 · Series · Writer
The Good Wife2009 · Series · Lorainne Joy
The Naked Brothers Band2007 · Series · Director
Monk2002 · Series · Rita Bronwyn
Law & Order: Criminal Intent2001 · Series · Christine Wilkes
The Guardian2001 · Series · Meryl Dimetrio
The Larry Sanders Show1992 · Series · Dr. Monica Gordon
thirtysomething1987 · Series · Ellyn Warren
Tales from the Darkside1984 · Series
The Hitchhiker1983 · Series · Jennifer