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American actress
Gender:
Female
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Birth:
17 July 1941(The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA)
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Residences
Vancouver, Metro Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Education:
Actors Studio
The details
Biography
Introduction
Paula Shaw (born July 17, 1941) is an American actress. A life member of the Actors Studio, 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.
Selected filmography
| Year | Film | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Freiheit für die Liebe | |
| To Hex with Sex | Lucibel | |
| 1973 | The Roommates | (Uncredited) |
| 1974 | The Centerfold Girls | Mrs. Walker |
| 1977 | In the Glitter Palace | Ruth |
| Chatterbox | Policewoman | |
| Herowork | Woman in Convertible | |
| 1982 | The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas | Wulla Jean |
| 1984 | Savage Streets | Charlene |
| 1986 | Witchfire | Nurse Hemmings |
| Say Yes | Society Reporter | |
| 1989 | Communion | Woman from Apartment |
| 1995 | The X-Files | Ward Nurse |
| 1998 | Merchants of Venus | Dolores |
| 2000 | Reindeer Games | Aunt Lisbeth |
| 2001 | Ignition | Senator |
| 2002 | Insomnia | Coroner |
| 2003 | Night Creep | Dr. 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 |
| 2017 | Destination Wedding | Grandma Goldie |
| 2017 | Coming Home for Christmas | Pippa Marley |
| 2019 | Picture a Perfect Christmas | Louise |
| 2020 | Five Star Christmas | Margo |