Tricia Leigh Fisher

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name = Tricia Leigh Fisher


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Tricia Leigh Fisher (born December 26, 1968) is an American actress and singer.

Early life

Fisher was born in Burbank, California to singer Eddie Fisher and actress Connie Stevens. Her older sister is actress Joely Fisher. Her older half brother is Todd Fisher, and her older half-sister is actress Carrie Fisher of "Star Wars" fame, whose mother is actress Debbie Reynolds. [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0279826/bio IMDb bio for Tricia Leigh Fisher] ]

Fisher's parents divorced when she was a baby, and she, along with her sister Joely, were raised by Stevens. As children, both Tricia and Joely began performing on stage in their mother's Las Vegas show. They toured the world with their mother, attending many different schools and having tutors. Both girls would go on to attend Beverly Hills High School.

Career

Fisher made her debut in the 1985 crime drama "Stick", starring Burt Reynolds, Candice Bergen, George Segal, and Charles Durning. Fisher then starred as Daphne Ziegler in the (1986) comedy, "Pretty Smart". In 1987, Fisher appeared in the television movie "Strange Voices", opposite Valerie Harper. The following year, she landed a role in the TV movie "Bring Me the Head of Dobie Gillis", opposite Bob Denver. In 1989, Fisher appeared in two movies, "Hollywood Chaos" and "", followed by roles in the 1990 comedy, "Book of Love" and "Arizona Dream" starring Johnny Depp, Jerry Lewis, and Faye Dunaway. [ [http://movies.aol.com/celebrity/tricia-leigh-fisher/23658/biography Tricia Leigh Fisher Biography] ]

In addition to Fisher's work in movies, she has also made guest appearances on "Our House", "Growing Pains", "Ellen", "Wild Card", "7th Heaven", and "'Til Death". [ [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0279826/ IMDb credits for Tricia Leigh Fisher] ]

On October 7, 2006, Fisher was honored at The Thalians 51st Anniversary Ball along with producer Marc Cherry, her mother Connie Stevens, and her sister Joely Fisher. They performed together at the event at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza Hotelin Century City, California. [ [http://www.lastylewatch.com/THALIANSball2006.html L.A. Style Watch: Going for the Gold...51st Anniversary Ball of the Thalians] ]

Music career

Fisher performed the theme song for her 1986 movie "Pretty Smart", and released a self-titled debut album for Atco Records in 1990. The track, "Empty Beach", was released from the album and was a modest hit. Fisher has not released any other albums to date.

Personal life

On August 12,2007, Fisher married actor/singer Byron Thames in a Los Angeles wedding ceremony. [ [http://www.lovetripper.com/bridalstars/2007/08/82807-tricia-leigh-fishers-los-angeles.html Lovetripper.com: Tricia Leigh Fisher's Los Angeles Wedding] ]

Fisher has a son, Holden Chabot, from a previous relationship.

Filmography

*"Stick" (1985)
*"Pretty Smart" (1987)
*"Strange Voices" (1987)
*"Bring Me the Head of Dobie Gillis" (1988)
*"Hollywood Chaos" (1989)
*"" (1989)
*"Book of Love" (1990)
*"Arizona Dream" (1993)
*"Hostile Intentions" (1994)
*"I'll Do Anything" (1994)
*"The Making of a Hollywood Madam" (1996)
*"Love, American Style" (1999)
*"These Old Broads (2001)
*"Saving Grace" (Filming, 2008)

Television

*"One Big Family" (1 episode, 1986)
*"Our House" (1 episode, 1986)
*"Growing Pains" (1 episode, 1988)
*"" (1 episode, 1997)
*"Ellen" (2 episodes, 1996-1998)
*"The Huntress" (1 episode, 2001)
*"Wild Card" (1 episode, 2003)
*"7th Heaven" (1 episode, 2004)
*"'Til Death" (1 episode, 2007)

Discography

Albums

1990: "Tricia Leigh Fisher"
1990: "Dreams"*

ingles

1990: "Empty Beach"
1990: "Let's Make the Time"
1990: "My Heart Holds On"/"Good As Gold"*

* Japan release only

External links

*imdb name|id=0279826|name=Tricia Leigh Fisher
*tv.com person|id=64870|name=Tricia Leigh Fisher

References

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NAME= Fisher, Tricia Leigh
ALTERNATIVE NAMES= Fisher, Tricia
SHORT DESCRIPTION= Actress, singer
DATE OF BIRTH= 1968-12-26
PLACE OF BIRTH= Burbank, California, U.S.
DATE OF DEATH=
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