Personal details
Born:
- Birthday: 1955-06-15
- Born Place: Gary, Indiana, USA
Also Known As:
Polly Carey Draper
Polly Draper
Polly Draper is an accomplished American actress, writer, producer, and director, born on June 15, 1955, in Gary, Indiana. She holds a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Fine Arts from Yale University. Draper rose to prominence for her starring role as Ellyn Warren in the critically acclaimed ABC drama series Thirtysomething (1987–1991), which earned her an Emmy nomination.Beyond acting, Draper has made significant contributions behind the camera. She wrote the screenplay for the 1998 film The Tic Code, which was inspired by her second husband, jazz musician Michael Wolff, who has Tourette Syndrome; she also starred in the film. Her work on The Tic Code earned her a Bronze Gryphon award for Best Actress at the Giffoni Film Festival. She is also the creator, showrunner, head writer, and director of the popular Nickelodeon musical comedy series The Naked Brothers Band (2007–2009), which featured her real-life sons, Nat and Alex Wolff, and was based on an independent film she previously wrote and directed.Draper's diverse acting career spans television, film, and theater, with credits including Broken Promises: Taking Emily Back (1993), Heartbeat (1993), Gold Diggers: The Secret of Bear Mountain (1995), Dinner Rush (2000), Side Effects (2013), Obvious Child (2014), Demolition (2015), Shiva Baby (2020), and the upcoming "Oh, Hi!" (2025) where she plays the role of "Mom." She has also appeared in TV series such as Law & Order: Criminal Intent, Monk, The Good Wife, Hacks, and First Kill.Polly Draper has two sons, Nat Wolff and Alex Wolff, both of whom are successful actors and musicians. She often collaborates with her sons, notably starring with them in her directorial and screenwriting effort, Stella's Last Weekend (2018). Her career showcases a versatile talent for storytelling and performance across multiple mediums.
Person History
Oh, Hi! (2025)
2025