A triple-threat talent is rare in Hollywood these days, but Joely Fisher stands out as a star of television, musical theatre, and motion pictures. Her “sensational and sexy” turn as Sally Bowles in "CABARET" on Broadway as well as the National touring company, earned her raves for her "pipes and presence." When Joely Fisher hits the theater floorboards or her marks on the soundstage you know someone special is about to knock your socks off. Joely made her Broadway debut in "GREASE!."
Her sexy, comic turn as "Paige," the monstrously ambitious, seductive Hollywood executive on the historic and groundbreaking ABC show, "ELLEN," introduced her to television audiences around the world, and earned her a Golden Globe nomination. She next starred opposite John Goodman in FOX's series "NORMAL, OHIO" playing the hilariously fascinating combo of a young caring mother who just happened to be a "bit of a slut." Other television credits include: starring on the hit CBS series “BABY BOB” and two season starring in her own series “WILD CARD” for LIFETIME.
In 2005, Joely joined the cast of the hit television series “DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES” where she played Felicity Huffman’s tough and very complex boss Nina Fletcher. Fisher then returned to television opposite Brad Garrett for four seasons in FOX’s highly anticipated sitcom “’TIL DEATH.” Currently Joely reccurs on ABC’s “LAST MAN STANDING” opposite Hector Elizondo
Joely's film credits have placed her opposite some of the finest actors in film, like Jim Carrey in "THE MASK," Steve Martin in "MIXED NUTS," and Nick Nolte in "I'll DO ANYTHING." Her crowning achievement to date was starring with Matthew Broderick in the $100 million-grossing Disney film "INSPECTOR GADGET."
She is a stand out in such indie films as “PERFECT PREY”, “SLINGSHOT” and the anticipated “KILLING WINSTON JONES” and “SEARCH ENGINES”.
Her television movies include the lead in NBC's "THIRST," Showtime's, "JITTERS," and ABC's "SEDUCTION IN A SMALL TOWN." and “CUPID” for HALLMARK.
No matter how much the focus of her career seems to be acting, the underlying accompaniment throughout is her love of singing and performing. The daughter of actress Connie Stevens and singer Eddie Fisher, Joely Fisher grew up on the road, sleeping in orchestra pits during rehearsal. By 12 she was singing all over the world, and she performed with her mother and Bob Hope during the Persian Gulf War, which led to her performance for President and Mrs. George H. W. Bush at the Kennedy Center. Joely has written, directed and performed multiple one-woman shows .She was even featured at a young age on the Tony awards, the Academy Awards, and was Miss Golden Globe.
In recent years Ms. Fisher has embarked on a directing career ranging in television shows, “SUNSET FEVER” a black comedy short as commentary on reality television and the Hollywood family, to the socially conscious PSA campaigns for IFAW the International Fund for Animal Welfare and for Welcome.US an organization started by Bill Gates and Mark Zuckerberg on Immigrant Heritage. Joely hopes to continue on this path and give the world delicious and compelling stories and lead the pack of women who make change in the world.
Joely is married to cinematographer and director Christopher Duddy. They have five children Cameron, Collin, daughter Skylar Grace, True Harlow and Olivia “Luna. “
