About
Isla Lang Fisher was born on February 3, 1976, in Muscat, Oman, to Scottish parents. She grew up in Perth, Western Australia, and holds Australian nationality. Before becoming famous as an actress, she published two teen novels in 1995, Bewitched and Seduced by Fame. She is also the author of the children's book series Marge in Charge, illustrated by Eglantine Ceulemans. As an actress, she is known for her roles in Wedding Crashers (2005), Confessions of a Shopaholic (2009), The Great Gatsby (2013), and Nocturnal Animals (2016). She was married to actor and comedian Sacha Baron Cohen from 2010 to 2024.
* 1976-02-03
Major works
- Bewitched (1995)novel
- Seduced by Fame (1995)novel
- Marge in Charge (2016)children's book
- Marge and the Pirate Baby (2017)children's book
- Marge and the Great Train Rescue (2017)children's book
Key milestones
- 1994Began playing the role of Shannon Reed on the Australian TV series Home and Away, which she played until 1997.
- 2005Won the MTV Movie Award for Best Breakthrough Performance for her role in Wedding Crashers.
- 2010Married actor and comedian Sacha Baron Cohen in Paris.
Themes
FamilyFriendshipAdventureHumorDetermination
Sources: id.loc.gov · austlit.edu.au