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Frances Fisher
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Fisher in 2014
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Frances Louise Fisher
May 11, 1952 Milford on Sea, Hampshire, England
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| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1976–present |
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Billy Mack Hamilton
(m. 1970; div. 1972) |
| Partner(s) | Clint Eastwood (1990–1995) |
| Children | Francesca Eastwood |
| Awards | HRIFF: Award of Excellence (2012) |
Frances Louise Fisher (born May 11, 1952) is an American actress. She started her acting journey in theater. Later, she became well-known for her roles in popular movies like Unforgiven (1992) and Titanic (1997). She also starred in the TV show Resurrection from 2014 to 2015. In 2019, she appeared in the HBO series Watchmen.
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Early Life and Education
Frances Fisher was born on May 11, 1952. Her birthplace was Milford on Sea, England. Her parents were Olga Rosine and William Irving "Bill" Fisher. Her father worked as an oil refinery construction superintendent. Because of his job, her family moved around a lot. Before she turned 15, she had lived in nine different places. These places included countries like Italy, Turkey, and Brazil.
When Frances was 15, her mother passed away. She then helped take care of her younger brother. She finished high school at Lutcher Stark High School in Orange, Texas. There, she enjoyed performing in school plays. After high school, she worked as a secretary.
Career Highlights
Theatre Work
Frances Fisher loved acting. She decided to move to New York City to pursue her dream. For 14 years, she performed in many plays. These were in local theaters and smaller productions outside of Broadway. She also studied acting at the Actors Studio. This is a famous place where many great actors learn. She started her acting career at the Barter Theatre in Abingdon, Virginia.
She continued to focus on theatre for many years. She performed in New York City and other cities. She even acted in the last play written by famous writer Arthur Miller. This play was called Finishing the Picture. She also appeared in The Cherry Orchard in Los Angeles. In 2019, she starred in The Lion in Winter at the Laguna Playhouse.
Television Roles
Frances Fisher became known for playing Detective Deborah Saxon. This was on the TV show The Edge of Night. She was on this show from 1976 to 1981. Later, she joined another show called Guiding Light in 1985. After these daytime shows, she appeared in other popular series. These included Roseanne, Newhart, and Matlock.
In 1991, Frances played Lucille Ball in a TV movie. It was called Lucy & Desi: Before the Laughter. This movie was very popular and received good reviews. From 1994 to 1995, she starred in the drama series Strange Luck. In 2000, she played Audrey Hepburn's mother in a movie about the actress. She also played Janet Lee Bouvier in another biographical film.
Frances had recurring roles in several TV shows. She was in Becker and Titus. In 2005, she appeared in an episode of ER. She played the birth mother of a character named Dr. Kerry Weaver. She also had a recurring role in Eureka. Frances has made guest appearances on many other shows. Some of these include Grey's Anatomy, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, and Castle.
In 2014, Frances Fisher starred in the ABC drama series Resurrection. She played Lucille Langston. The show was about people who returned from the dead. In 2017, she and her daughter, Francesca Eastwood, appeared together. They played the same character at different ages in an episode of Fargo.
Film Appearances
Frances Fisher's first movie was Can She Bake a Cherry Pie? in 1983. She later appeared in Pink Cadillac (1989). In this movie, she acted alongside Clint Eastwood.
In 1992, Frances had a big role in Unforgiven. This movie won an Academy Award. It was directed by and starred Clint Eastwood. Her most famous movie role was in the 1997 hit Titanic. She played Ruth DeWitt Bukater, the mother of Kate Winslet's character. She also appeared in True Crime with Clint Eastwood.
Frances also had a role in House of Sand and Fog (2003). This film was also nominated for an Academy Award. In 2004, she was in Laws of Attraction. She played the mother of Julianne Moore's character. Frances worked on several films in 2006. These included The Kingdom and In the Valley of Elah. She also appeared in Jolene with Jessica Chastain. In 2011, she was in The Lincoln Lawyer.
In 2013, Frances played Maggie Stryder in The Host. She acted alongside Saoirse Ronan in this movie. She also appeared in Woman in Gold (2015). In this film, she played the mother of Ryan Reynolds' character.
Political Activities
Frances Fisher is known for her political views. She is described as a progressive Democrat. This means she supports ideas that aim to improve society and help people. She has been active in SAG-AFTRA. This is a union that represents actors and other media professionals. She has served on its board of directors.
Frances has supported different political candidates. In 2014, she campaigned for Marianne Williamson. She also supported Williamson for her presidential campaigns in 2020 and 2024. In 2016, she supported U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders for president.
She has also taken part in protests and rallies. In 2016, she marched with other actresses like Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin. They supported the Standing Rock protest. This protest was against the building of the Dakota Access Pipeline. In 2022, she acted in a movie about this protest called On Sacred Ground.
Frances has also been involved in discussions about actors' rights. In 2021, she and other actors filed a lawsuit. They wanted to make sure actors received fair benefits. This included healthcare for retired actors and their families. They worked to ensure that the union's agreements were fair to all members.
Personal Life
In 1970, when Frances was 18, she married Billy Mack Hamilton. They were high school sweethearts. They divorced two years later.
Frances Fisher had a relationship with actor Clint Eastwood. They were together in the early 1990s. They had a daughter named Francesca Eastwood, who was born in 1993. After her relationship with Eastwood ended, Frances dated actor George Clooney in 1995.
Frances has shared that raising a child on her own was a big job. She said it was sometimes hard to find time for relationships.
Filmography
See also
In Spanish: Frances Fisher para niños
