Personal details
Born:
- Birthday: 1952-05-11
- Born Place: Milford-on-the-sea, Hampshire, England, UK
Also Known As:
Francis Fisher, Фрэнсис Фишер, 弗朗西丝·费雪, 法蘭西絲·費雪, فرانسیس فیشر
Frances Fisher
Frances Fisher is a British-born American actress renowned for her extensive work in film, television, and theater. Born on May 11, 1952, in Milford on Sea, England, she moved to the United States at a young age and was raised in Texas. Fisher began her acting career in theater, studying at the Actors Studio in New York City and performing in regional and off-Broadway productions for over a decade. She gained early television recognition as Detective Deborah Saxon on the CBS daytime soap opera The Edge of Night (1976–1981). Her film breakthrough came with Clint Eastwood's Unforgiven (1992), where she portrayed a strong-willed widow. Fisher's most iconic role is as Ruth DeWitt Bukater, Rose's mother, in James Cameron's Titanic (1997), a performance that showcased her ability to portray complex, aristocratic characters. Following Titanic, she appeared in a variety of films, including True Crime (1999), House of Sand and Fog (2003), The Kingdom (2007), and The Lincoln Lawyer (2011). On television, Fisher has had recurring roles in series such as Becker, Titus, Eureka, Resurrection, and Watchmen (2019), demonstrating her versatility across genres . She also starred in the Netflix romantic comedy The Wrong Paris (2024) . In her personal life, Fisher was in a relationship with Clint Eastwood in the early 1990s, with whom she has a daughter, Francesca Eastwood. She has been active in political causes, supporting progressive candidates and labor rights initiatives . Frances Fisher's enduring career reflects her talent and adaptability, making her a respected figure in the entertainment industry.
