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).
Filmography
Cast Credits
Little Brother
Character: Gail Duffy
MOVIE • 2025
Oh, Hi!
Character: Mom
MOVIE • 2025
The Company You Keep
Character: Fran Nicoletti
TV • 2023
First Kill
Character: Davina Atwood
TV • 2022
Love Is Love Is Love
Character: Milly / Marlene (segments "Sailing Lesson" and "Late Lunch")
MOVIE • 2021
Hacks
Character: Diana
TV • 2021
Shiva Baby
Character: Debbie
MOVIE • 2021
Once Upon a Main Street
Character: Rowena
MOVIE • 2020
Tell Me a Story
Character: Madeline Winston
TV • 2018
Stella's Last Weekend
Character: Sally
MOVIE • 2018
Demolition
Character: Margot Eastwood
MOVIE • 2016
Jane Wants a Boyfriend
Character: Mom
MOVIE • 2015
Boots
Character: Suzanne
MOVIE • 2015
Addiction: A 60's Love Story
Character: Sylvia Bornstein
MOVIE • 2015
The Mysteries of Laura
Character: Ruby
TV • 2014
Obvious Child
Character: Nancy
MOVIE • 2014
Golden Boy
Character: Nora Clark
TV • 2013
Side Effects
Character: Eileen Spicer
MOVIE • 2013
The Empty Room
Character: Kathy
MOVIE • 2012
Our Idiot Brother
Character: Ellen
MOVIE • 2011
Crew
Crew Credits
Once Upon a Main Street
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2020
Stella's Last Weekend
Role: Producer
MOVIE • 2018
Stella's Last Weekend
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2018
Stella's Last Weekend
Role: Screenplay
MOVIE • 2018
Boots
Role: Executive Producer
MOVIE • 2015
Bar Karma
Role: Writer
TV • 2011
The Naked Brothers Band: Naked Idol
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2009
The Naked Brothers Band: Naked Idol
Role: Producer
MOVIE • 2009
The Naked Brothers Band: Polar Bears
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2008
The Naked Brothers Band: Polar Bears
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 2008
The Naked Brothers Band: Polar Bears
Role: Producer
MOVIE • 2008
The Naked Brothers Band: Sidekicks
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2008
The Naked Brothers Band: Battle of the Bands
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2007
The Naked Brothers Band: Battle of the Bands
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 2007
The Naked Brothers Band: Battle of the Bands
Role: Executive Producer
MOVIE • 2007
The Naked Brothers Band
Role: Production Design
TV • 2007
The Naked Brothers Band
Role: Director
TV • 2007
The Naked Brothers Band
Role: Writer
TV • 2007
The Naked Brothers Band
Role: Creator
TV • 2007
The Naked Brothers Band: The Movie
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2005