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Polly Carey Draper (born June 15, 1955) is an American actress, writer, producer, and director. Draper has received several awards, including a Writers Guild of America Award (WGA), and is noted for speaking in a "trademark throaty voice." She gained recognition for her starring role in the ABC drama television series Thirtysomething (1987–91
Polly Draper is an actress, writer, producer, and director, known for Thirtysomething, The Naked Brothers Band, and Shiva Baby. She was born in 1955, married to jazz pianist Michael Wolff, and has two sons, Nat and Alex Wolff.
- June 15, 1955
Polly Draper is an American actress, producer, director, and writer. She first garnered attention with her performance in ABC’s TV drama ‘Thirtysomething’. She achieved further success with the Nickelodeon musical comedy ‘The Naked Brothers Band’ which she created and produced; she won a Writers Guild of America Award for the same.
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- Mel Harris (Hope Murdoch Steadman) Mel Harris was a relative newcomer when she was cast as Hope Murdoch Steadman, a dissatisfied stay-at-home mom with dreams of being a writer.
- Ken Olin (Michael Steadman) Before thirtysomething, Ken Olin made memorable impressions with his swarthy good looks in single-season stints on Hill Street Blues and Falcon Crest.
- Timothy Busfield (Elliot Weston) Timothy Busfield had already had major recurring roles on Reggie and Trapper John, M.D. when he took on the role of Elliot Weston, a graphic designer who works with and is friends with Michael and Hope Steadman.
- Polly Draper (Ellyn Warren) Polly Draper first caught Hollywood's eye with her portrayal of thirtysomething's Ellyn Warren, Hope Steadman's childhood friend and a career politician with a rocky love life.
Polly Draper plays Ellyn Warren, one of the seven thirtysomethings living in Philadelphia and struggling with adult angst. The series won 13 Primetime Emmys and features a cast of Timothy Busfield, Mel Harris, Peter Horton and more.
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- 1987-09-29
- Drama, Romance
- 60
Apr 13, 2021 · Polly Draper plays Debbie, a witty and judgmental mother in the Jewish comedy/drama 'Shiva Baby', streaming on Amazon Prime Video. The actress, who has 54 film/television credits and 36 years of experience, shines in a role that showcases her comic timing and range.
Polly Draper is an award-winning American performer who has appeared in TV shows like Thirtysomething, The Naked Brothers Band, and Shiva Baby. She was born in 1955, married to jazz pianist Michael Wolff, and has two sons, actors Nat Wolff and Alex Wolff.
