Polly Draper
Known for 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).
Filmography
Demolition
2016
as Margot Eastwood
Oh, Hi!
2025
as Mom
Side Effects
2013
as Eileen Spicer
Shiva Baby
2021
as Debbie
Our Idiot Brother
2011
as Ellen
Seven Minutes in Heaven
1986
as Jeff's Mother
Gold Diggers: The Secret of Bear Mountain
1995
as Kate Easton
Obvious Child
2014
as Nancy
Dinner Rush
2000
as Natalie Clemente
Second Best
2004
as Paula
The Naked Brothers Band: The Movie
2005
as Polly Draper
The Naked Brothers Band: The Movie
2005
Director
The Naked Brothers Band: The Movie
2005
Writer
The Naked Brothers Band: The Movie
2005
Producer
The Pick-up Artist
1987
as Pat, Jack's Colleague
A Million to Juan
1994
as Olivia Smith
Making Mr. Right
1987
as Suzy Duncan
Love Is Love Is Love
2021
as Milly / Marlene (segments "Sailing Lesson" and "Late Lunch")
The Tic Code
1998
as Laura
The Tic Code
1998
Writer