Paula Shaw

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Paula Shaw
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Born (1941-07-17) July 17, 1941 (age 82)
OccupationActress
Years active1969–present

Paula Shaw (born July 17, 1941) is an American actress. A life member of the Actors Studio, [1] Shaw has portrayed characters in numerous films and on television (including a role as prostitute on Barney Miller , season three, "Quarantine", and season four, "Bugs"). She is perhaps most well known for portraying the character of Mrs. Pamela Voorhees in the Freddy vs. Jason movie. She lives in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

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Selected filmography

YearFilmRole
1969Freiheit für die Liebe
To Hex with SexLucibel
1973 The Roommates (Uncredited)
1974 The Bob Newhart Show Dr. Tammy Ziegler
1974 The Centerfold Girls Mrs. Walker
1977In the Glitter PalaceRuth
Chatterbox Policewoman
HeroworkWoman in Convertible
1982 The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas Wulla Jean
1984 Savage Streets Charlene
1986WitchfireNurse Hemmings
Say YesSociety Reporter
1989 Communion Woman from Apartment
1995 The X-Files Ward Nurse
1998Merchants of VenusDolores
2000 Reindeer Games Aunt Lisbeth
2001 Ignition Senator
2002 Insomnia Coroner
2003Night CreepDr. Wayborn
Freddy vs. Jason Pamela Voorhees
2005 Chupacabra Terror Mrs. Hartman
2011-2013 Mr. Young Mrs. Byrne
2013 Cedar Cove Charlotte Jeffers
2014 Some Assembly Required Edith
2017Destination WeddingGrandma Goldie
Coming Home for ChristmasPippa Marley
2019Picture a Perfect ChristmasLouise
2020 Five Star Christmas Margo
2021It Was Always You (Hallmark)Grandma Vivien
Debbie Macomber's A Mrs. Miracle Christmas (Hallmark)Helen Atwater (Nana)
2022 Hanukkah on Rye (Hallmark)Esther
2023Round and Round (Hallmark)Grandma Rosie

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References

  1. Garfield, David (1980). "Appendix: Life Members of The Actors Studio as of January 1980". A Player's Place: The Story of The Actors Studio. New York: MacMillan Publishing Co., Inc. p.  280. ISBN   0-02-542650-8.