The Fisher King The Fisher King The Fisher King is a 1991 American comedy-drama film written by Richard LaGravenese and directed by Terry Gilliam. Starring Robin Williams and Jeff Bridges, with Mercedes Ruehl, Amanda Plummer, and Michael Jeter in supporting roles, the film tells the story of a radio shock jock who tries to find redemption by helping a man whose life he inadvertently shattered. The film was released in the United States by TriStar Pictures on September 20, 1991. It was a critical and commercial success, grossing $42 million on a $24 million budget. Jack Lucas, a narcissistic, misanthropic shock jock, becomes
Frances Fisher and good reviews. From 1994 to 1995 she starred in the Fox drama series "Strange Luck". In 2000, Fisher portrayed Audrey Hepburn's mother, Ella Hepburn, in the biographical film of the actress. In same year she played the role of Janet Lee Bouvier in "Jackie Bouvier Kennedy Onassis". Fisher had recurring roles in the CBS sitcom "Becker" as Dr. Elizabeth 'Liz' Carson from 1999 to 2000, and on Fox's "Titus" as Juanita Titus (2000–2001). In 2002 she starred in the short-lived The WB series "Glory Days", and in 2003 starred in another drama cancelled after a single season, "The Lyon's