Every Actor Who Played Princess Leia (And When They Last Appeared)

Princess Leia Organa is one of the most iconic characters of all time, and her presence and importance in Star Wars is undeniable. For nearly 50 years, the Princess of Alderaan has made an impact Star Wars audience, but the same actor did not always play her. With the explosion of new Star Wars TV shows and movies over the last ten years, it’s easy to see how executives at Lucasfilm would have to find someone else to fill the role.

In the original Star Wars movie (later retitled A new hope), Leia Organa is captured by Darth Vader after escaping with the plans for the Empire’s super weapon, the Death Star. Leia sends a distress signal to the Jedi Obi-Wan Kenobi, which eventually leads to her being rescued by Luke Skywalker and Han Solo. Leia instantly proved that anyone could be a princess and still hold their own in a fight. She was fearless and inspired many generations of young girls. Here are all who have since carried on the legacy by portraying Princess Leia Organa Star Wars.

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Carrie Fisher

Last released: Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (2019)

The late Carrie Fisher is the original Leia Organa actor and became iconic because of it. Fisher returned to her iconic role in 2015 for the sequel trilogy, where audiences saw Leia take on the role of General of the Resistance. Despite her big role in the sequels, Carrie Fisher suddenly died in 2016 after filming Star Wars: The Last Jedi. Unused scenes filmed for the first two sequel films were used for her appearance in Star Wars: The Rise of SkywalkerWhich came out three years later.

Outside of Star Wars, Carrie Fisher was an accomplished author, with multiple fiction, non-fiction and screenplays to her name. Her other roles include Marie, Sally’s best friend in When Harry met Sallyand voicing Peter Griffin’s boss Angela on the animated adult show Family guy. Although Carrie Fisher will always be remembered as Princess Leia, she was so much more than that.

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Billy Lord

Last released: Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (2019)

It would probably surprise the audience to know that Carrie Fisher’s daughter, Billie Lourd, was heavily involved with her mother’s role of Leia in the sequel trilogy. Lord first appeared in Star Wars: The Force Awakens as Lieutenant Kaydel Ko Connix and appeared in all three movies. However, in a flashback sequence in The Rise of SkywalkerLourd portrayed a younger version of her mother. The resemblance between the two is uncanny, which is likely why there are so many calls for Billie to take over the role of​​​​Leia Organa for shows in the New Republic era.

Outside of star wars, Billie Lourd has found success on the small screen. She portrayed Sadie Swenson/Chanel #3 in 23 episodes of the show Shout out Queens. As of 2017, Lord has found success in the American Horror Story franchise, appearing in more than 40 episodes playing a variety of characters. Lord also had roles in films like 2022 Ticket to heavenwhich starred Julia Roberts and George Clooney. Hopefully, this isn’t the last audiences have seen of Billie Lourd in Star Wars.

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Vivian Lyra Blair

Last released: Obi-Wan Kenobi (2022)

See these Obi-Wan Kenobi Series focus on the relationship between the titular Obi-Wan and a young Princess Leia was a welcome surprise. Vivien Lyra Blair was incredible in making the audience believe that she was a young Carrie Fisher, and the emotional beats between her and Ewan McGregor are some of the most memorable of the show. Outside of Star WarsBlair was featured in films like Bird Box And We can be heroes. She has also had guest spots on shows like Fatal Attraction. If Obi-Wan Kenobi Ever comes back for season 2, hopefully it includes Blair.

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Julie Dolan

Last released: LEGO Star Wars: The Freemaker Adventures (2016)

Julie Dolan most famously portrayed a teenage Leia Organa when she appeared in Star Wars Rebels Season 2, Episode 12 “A Princess on Lothal.” In this episode, Leia works with the Ghost crew to help the rebels acquire more ships for their growing fleet. Although this was Leia’s only appearance in RebelsIt wasn’t Dolan’s. Dolan has portrayed Leia a total of four times, but hasn’t portrayed the princess of Alderaan since 2016. star wars, Dolan has recently appeared in shows like The wonderful woman Meisel And reasonable doubt.

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Inguild Deila

Last released: Rogue One: A Star Wars Story

Norwegian actress Ingvild Deila was the stand-in for Leia Organa’s cameo Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. Because the film takes place just before the events of 1977 a new hope, Deila essentially provided motion capture for the role. Archival footage of Carrie Fisher from A new hope was superimposed on Deila’s face, along with Carrie Fisher’s voice saying “hope” Out of Star WarsIngvild Deila appears in the Marvel Cinematic Universe as World Hub Tech in Avengers: Age of Ultron. Deila often appears in low-budget independent films, with her latest in 2019.

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Shelby Young

Last released: LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy (2024)

Shelby Young is an accomplished voice actress who has done ADR voices for many Disney projects. However, when it comes to playing Leia Organa, Jung has voiced the iconic character 6 times, Latest in 2024 LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy. Young also has a large following on social media, where she shows off her skills as a voice actor. With such an extensive filmography, it won’t be long before audiences hear Shelby Young’s voice in some form again in Star Wars.

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Carolyn Hennessy

Last released: LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga (2022)

Carolyn Hennesy lends her voice to play an older Leia Organa Star Wars: ResistanceMore specifically the Leia audience saw in the sequel trilogy. However, Hennesy has found a lot of success in live-action. She has a recurring role on the WB teen drama Dawson’s CreekBut has two Daytime Emmy nominations for her role as Diane Miller on General Hospital. Carolyn Hennesy has also snagged recurring roles on shows like Cougartown And RevengeBut recently heard Mrs. Godfrey on the show Great night.

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Lisa Fuson

Last Appearance: LEGO Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Out (2012)

Lisa Fuson did not know Princess Leia recently, with most of her Star Wars Roles come between the time of the original and prequel trilogies. She provided Leia’s voice in quite a variety of Star Wars Video games. Outside of Star WarsLisa Fuson has had voice-acting roles in shows like Hey Arnold! As of 2018, Fuson has taken on the role of Barbie’s mother, Margaret Robert, in multiple animated series. Barbie Projects.

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Joyce Kurtz

Last released: Star Wars: Lethal Alliance (2006)

Joyce Kurtz is a voice actor who has been active since the 1980s, however She lent her voice to play Princess Leia Organa in the early 2000s in multiple, now non-canon video games. Kurtz has had several acting roles in shows like the 2019 reboot The Twilight Zone. Additionally, Kurtz often lends her voice to ADR work, with several titles she’s worked on included Narcos, clauseAnd Great Little Lies.

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Catherine Taber

Last released: Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II (2010)

fans of Star Wars: The Clone Wars Will recognize that Catherine Taber was the voice of Padmé Amidala in all 7 seasons. However, Taber has lent her voice to Star Wars In a variety of ways. While she voiced the Senator of Naboo in most animated titles, she also did the audio books for those Queen’s shadow Trilogy by EK Johnston. Outside of Star WarsTaber recently announced The Silver Banshee My Adventures with Superman. While Tber did not do a Star Wars Project in a while, audiences will hopefully hear her voice Padmé or Leia Organa again.

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Heather Doerksen

Last released: Lego Star Wars: Droid Tales (2015)

Heather Doerksen hasn’t played Leia Organa in nearly ten years, but she’s been busy working on other projects. In the TV show Van HelsingDoerksen portrayed Michaela and became part of the main cast in season 5. Doerksen also made guest appearances on shows like Resident alien And The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina.

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Misty Lee

Last released: Star Wars Battlefront II (2017)

Misty Lee is an accomplished voice actor who has lent her voice to many animated television shows and video games. Most recently, Lee provided vocals for the clickers in the adaptation of Max The last of us. Lee also voiced Big Barda in three DC Super Hero Girls films. In 2023, Lee returned to Star Wars To Kull Masana Tide / Ninth Sister in the Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Video game.

With such an iconic role as Princess Leia Organa, it’s no surprise that there were so many actors who helped bring her to life, even if some of the titles are no longer canon. While Carrie Fisher originated the role, Leia Organa’s legacy will live on anew Star Wars Books, shows and movies. Audiences can only hope that when they choose to bring Leo Back to Star WarsThey do it in a way that honors all who have played you before.