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Theatre, Film, and Television Biographies
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Melissa Errico to Colleen Fitzpatrick
Frances Fisher Biography (1952-)
Born May 11, 1952, in Milford-on-the-Sea, England; naturalized U.S. citizen;daughter of William I. "Bill," Sr. (an oil refinery construction superintendent), and Olga (a homemaker; maiden name, Moen) Fisher; married Billy Mack Hamilton, 1970 (divorced, 1972); children: (with former companion Clint Eastwood) Francesca Ruth. Addresses: Agent: Innovative Artists, 1505 10th St.,Santa Monica, CA 90401.; Manager: Tammy Rosen, Melanie Greene Management andProductions, 425 North Robertson Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90048.
- Nationality
- American
- Gender
- Female
- Occupation
- Actress
- Birth Details
- May 11, 1952
- Milford-on-the-Sea, United Kingdom
Famous Works
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CREDITS
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Television Appearances
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Series
- Detective Deborah "Red" Saxon, The Edge of Night, ABC, 1976-1981
- Suzette Saxon, The Guiding Light, CBS, 1985
- Angie, Strange Luck, Fox, 1995
- Dr. Elizabeth "Liz" Carson, a recurring role, Becker, CBS, 1999-2000
- Mitzi Dolan, Glory Days, The WB, 2002
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Miniseries
- Janet Lee Bouvier Auchincloss, Jackie Bouvier Kennedy Onassis, CBS, 2000
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Movies
- Maureen Phelan, Broken Vows (also known as Hennessey and Where the Dark Streets Go), CBS, 1987
- Marge Allen, Sudie and Simpson, Lifetime, 1990
- Aunt Sara, A Promise to Keep (also known as Angels without Wings and Promises to Keep), NBC, 1990
- Lucille Ball, Lucy & Desi: Before the Laughter, CBS, 1991
- Maryellen, Devlin, Showtime, 1992
- Dr. Cushing, Attack of the 50 Ft. Woman, HBO, 1993
- Betty, Praying Mantis, USA Network, 1993
- Carol Schaefer, The Other Mother: A Moment of Truth Movie, NBC, 1995
- Ella Hepburn, The Audrey Hepburn Story, ABC, 2000
- Dr. Gwen Barry, Passion and Prejudice, USA Network, 2001
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Episodic
- Amanda, "Nightscape," The Equalizer, CBS, 1986
- Francesca, "Mission: McCall--Parts 1 & 2," The Equalizer, CBS,1987
- Savannah (some sources cite Janine), "Here's to Good Friends," Roseanne, ABC, 1988
- Libby Harcourt, "Hi, Society," Newhart, CBS, 1989
- Nancy Proctor, "The Thief: Parts 1 & 2," Matlock, NBC, 1989
- Kate Morell, "Time of the Stranger," In the Heat of the Night, NBC, 1989
- Clara, "A House Divided," The Young Riders, 1991
- Susan Boyd, "Animal Instinct," Law & Order, NBC, 1993
- Jeannette Henderson, Crime and Punishment, NBC, 1993
- "Clint Eastwood--The Man from Malpaso," Crazy about the Movies, Cinemax, 1993
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Titanic Mania, E! Entertainment Television, 1998
- Lady Julia, "Ripper," The Outer Limits, Showtime and syndicated, 1999
- Juanita Titus, "Locking Up Mom," Titus, Fox, 2000
- Juanita Titus, "The Reconciliation," Titus, Fox, 2000
- Juanita Titus, "The Wedding," Titus, Fox, 2001
- Lizzy Gill, "Essence," The X-Files, Fox, 2001
- Also appeared in an episode of Vanishing Son, syndicated.
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Pilots
- Violet Coffin, "Elysian Fields," CBS Summer Playhouse, CBS, 1989
- Libby Page, Human Target, ABC, 1992
- Angie, Strange Luck, Fox, 1995
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Awards Presentations
- Presenter, Thirteenth Annual Genesis Awards, Animal Planet, 1999
- Presenter, The 14th Annual Genesis Awards, Animal Planet, 2000
- Presenter, The 2001 Genesis Awards, Animal Planet, 2001
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The 16th Annual Genesis Awards, Animal Planet, 2002
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Other
- Loma Williams, Cold Sassy Tree, 1989
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67th Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade, UPN, 1998
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Traffic, 1999
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Film Appearances
- Louise, Can She Bake a Cherry Pie?, JagFilm, 1983
- Jessica Pond, Tough Guys Don't Dance, Cannon, 1987
- Jeannie, Heart, New World, 1987
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The Principal, TriStar, 1987
- Yolanda, Patty Hearst (also known as Patty), Atlantic, 1988
- Phyllis, Bum Rap, Milennium, 1988
- Actress, Heavy Petting, Skouras, 1989
- Dinah, Pink Cadillac, Warner Bros., 1989
- Judith Loftis, Lost Angels, Orion, 1989
- Roshelle Bossetti, Welcome Home, Roxy Carmichael, Paramount, 1990
- June, L.A. Story, TriStar, 1991
- Jo Baker (some sources cite Jo Westlake), Frame Up, Republic Pictures, 1991
- Strawberry Alice, Unforgiven, Warner Bros., 1992
- Jo Baker, Frame-up II: The Cover-up (also known as Deadly Conspiracy), 1992
- Rosie, Babyfever, Rainbow Film Co., 1994
- Molly McKenna, Molly & Gina (also known as Burnhill), A-Pix Entertainment, 1994
- Cora Day, The Stars Fell on Henrietta (also known as Luck),Warner Bros., 1995
- Aunnunciata, Female Perversions (also known as Phantasien einerFrau), Manga Films, 1996
- Donna Garcia, Striptease, Castle Rock Entertainment, 1996
- Ruth Dewitt Bukater, Titanic, Twentieth Century-Fox, 1997
- Agnes "Mom" Stouffer, Wild America, Warner Bros., 1997
- Librarian, Do Me a Favor (also known as Trading Favors), 1997
- District Attorney Cecilia Nussbaum, True Crime, Warner Bros., 1999
- Candace "Candy" Harper, The Big Tease, Warner Bros., 1999
- Junie Halliwell, Gone in Sixty Seconds, Buena Vista, 2000
- Delia, Blue Car, Miramax, 2002
- Virginia Wilder, The Rising Place, Warner Bros., 2002
- Connie Walsh, House of Sand and Fog, DreamWorks, 2003
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Stage Appearances
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Warsaw Opera, Actors' Studio, New York City, 1980
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The War Bridges, New Dramatists, New York City, 1981
- May, Fool For Love, Douglas Fairbanks Theatre, New York City, 1984
- Abbie Putman, Desire under the Elms, Hartford Stage Company, Hartford, CT, 1985
- Ruth, The Hitch-Hikers, Workshop of the Players Art Theatre, New York City, 1985
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Three More Sleepless Nights, 1996
- Also appeared in productions of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof,
The Chain,
Crackwalker,
Hay Fever,
The Hunchback of Notre Dame,
Jammed,
Midsummer Night's Dream,
Orpheus Descending,
Ruffian on the Stair, and Still Life.
Further Reference
OTHER SOURCES
Periodicals
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People Weekly, August 31, 1992, pp. 83-84; February 23, 1998, p. 52
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