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
Seven Minutes in Heaven
1986
as Jeff's Mother
Side Effects
2013
as Eileen Spicer
Obvious Child
2014
as Nancy
Our Idiot Brother
2011
as Ellen
Dinner Rush
2000
as Natalie Clemente
Second Best
2004
as Paula
The Pick-up Artist
1987
as Pat, Jack's Colleague
Love Is Love Is Love
2021
as Milly / Marlene (segments "Sailing Lesson" and "Late Lunch")
Shiva Baby
2021
as Debbie
Jane Wants a Boyfriend
2015
as Mom
Too Young to Marry
2007
as Beth
The Naked Brothers Band: The Movie
2005
as Polly Draper
Schemes
1994
as Evelyn Hayes
Making Mr. Right
1987
as Suzy Duncan
Gold Diggers: The Secret of Bear Mountain
1995
as Kate Easton
Stella's Last Weekend
2018
as Sally
Hudson River Blues
1997
Broken Promises: Taking Emily Back
1993
as Ella Sabin