Isla Fisher is an accomplished Australian actress widely recognized for her energetic comedic performances in numerous films.
She first came to fame for her role as Shannon Reed in the popular Australian soap opera Separation from 1994 to 1997.
Fisher’s breakthrough role came in the 2005 hit comedy Wedding Crashers, where she delivered a standout performance alongside Vince Vaughn and Owen Wilson.
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- Full name: Isla Lang Fisher
- Stage name: Isla Fisher
- Date of birth: February 3, 1976
- Age: 48 years old
- Place of birth: Muscat, Oman.
- Nationality: Australian
- Occupation: Australian actress
- Height: 1.6m
- Parents: Elspeth Reed, Brian Fisher
- Siblings: Ringo Fisher, Cameron Fisher
- Spouse: Sacha Baron Cohen (m. 2010–2023)
- Children: Oliver, Ella and Montgomery.
- Relationship: Divorced
- Net worth: $80 million
early life and education
Isla Lang Fisher was born on February 3, 1976 in Muscat, Oman. She is the daughter of Elspeth Reid and Brian Fisher, both of Scots.
Her father was a banker with the United Nations at the time. Ella has two siblings, Ringo Fisher and Cameron Fisher.
As a young girl, Ella attended Swanbourne Primary School and Methodist Girls’ College in Perth, Australia.
She later went on to study at the Jacques Leco International Theater Institute in Paris, where she received training in clowning, mime, musical theater and improvisational comedy.
Ethnically, Isla Fisher has Scottish ancestry. She practices Judaism as her religion.
Profession
Isla Fisher began acting at a young age, appearing in Australian commercials and television shows. She made her professional acting debut in an Australian television commercial at the age of nine and made her professional acting debut in 1993 with two guest roles in the children’s television shows Bay City and Paradise Beach.
Fisher is recognized for her role as Shannon Reed in the popular Australian soap opera Breaking Down. Her breakthrough came when she played Mary Jane in the fantasy comedy film Scooby-Doo (2002), which marked her transition to Hollywood.
Fisher’s comedic timing and charm have made her a popular actress in the comedy genre. She has starred in several successful comedies, including “Wedding Crashers” (2005), “Wedding Confusion” (2006), “Confessions of a Shopaholic” (2009) and “The Bachelorette” (2012). Her ability to play quirky yet lovable characters endeared her to audiences.
In addition to his film work, Fisher has made significant contributions to television, appearing on shows such as Arrested Development and Wolf Like Me. She has also explored other creative endeavors, including writing and publishing two young adult novels.
Fisher’s versatility as an actor allows her to play a variety of roles that showcase her talent and depth.
Her filmography also includes dramas and fantasy films such as The Great Gatsby (2013), Now You See Me (2013) and Nocturnal Animals (2016), among others.
social media
- Instagram account: @islafisher
- Facebook: Isla Fisher
- Twitter account: @IslaFisher__
personal life
Isla Fisher’s current relationship status appears to be single. The Australian actress was previously married to British comedian and actor Sacha Baron Cohen.
Fisher and Baron Cohen first met in 2001 and got engaged in 2004. They married in 2010 and have three children: Oliver, Ella and Montgomery.
However, on April 5, 2024, the former couple announced their divorce after 13 years of marriage. The reason for their breakup has not been made public.
Following her divorce, Isla Fisher has not been publicly linked to any new romance. She seems focused on raising her three children and continuing her acting career.
film chronology
- Wedding Crashers(2005)
- Wedding Daze(2006)
- Confessions of a Shopaholic (2009)
- The Bachelorette(2012)
- The Great Gatsby(2013)
- Now you see me (2013)
- The Beach Bum(2019)
- Scooby-Doo(2002)
- I Love Huckabee(2004)
- Maybe (2008)
- Nocturnal Animals(2016)
- Holden hears who! (2008)
- Lango(2011)
- Rise of the Guardians(2012)
- Back to the Outback (2021)
net worth
Isla Fisher is an Australian actress and author with an estimated net worth of approximately $80 million.
She is known for her roles in hit films such as “Wedding Crashers,” “Confessions of a Shopaholic” and “The Great Gatsby.”
Fisher’s successful acting career spanning over two decades has allowed her to amass such a substantial net worth.
