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Paula Shaw

Paula Shaw

Acting1941The Bronx, New York, USA

Biography

Paula Shaw (July 17, 1941 – September 10, 2025) wasan American actress. A life member of The Actors Studio, Shaw has portrayed characters in numerous films and on television. She is perhaps most well known who for portraying the character of Mrs. Pamela Voorhees in the Freddy vs. Jason movie.

Acting History

2023
Round and Round
as Grandma Rosie
2021
It Was Always You
as Grandma Vivien
Day of the Dead
TVas Mrs. French1 eps
2020
Elsewhere
as Dora Maloney
Five Star Christmas
as Margo Ralston
2019
Picture a Perfect Christmas
as Louise Griffith
Fall Back Down
as Mrs. Simmons
2017
Destination Wedding
as Grandma Goldie
2013
Supernatural
TVas Grandmother Demon1 eps
2006
Ties That Bind
as Mrs. Vega
2005
Chupacabra Terror
as Mrs. Hartman
Killer Bash
as Janine J. Gordon
Home for the Holidays
as Miss Carol Parker
2004
The Ranch
as Yetta
2003
Freddy vs. Jason
as Mrs. Pamela Voorhees
Night Creep
as Dr. Wayborn
2002
Insomnia
as Coroner
We'll Meet Again
as Edna Barry
The Twilight Zone
TVas Judge1 eps
2001
Off Season
as Managing Editor
2000
Reindeer Games
as Aunt Lisbeth
So Weird
TVas Betty Johnson1 eps
1998
The Outer Limits
TVas Mrs. Janus / Executive1 eps
1995
The X-Files
TVas Ward Nurse1 eps
1993
1992
Shame
as Mrs. Rudolph
1989
Communion
as Woman from Apartment
1988
21 Jump Street
TVas Judge Jones / Mrs. Sanders1 eps
1987
Beverly Hills Buntz
TVas Mrs. Spelling
1986
Witchfire
as Nurse Flemmings
1981
Three's Company
TVas Ruth Wood1 eps
1977
Chatterbox!
as Policewoman
Herowork
as Woman in Convertible
Little House on the Prairie
TVas Angela1 eps
1976
Barney Miller
TVas Paula Capshaw3 eps
1973
The Roommates
as Socks' Ex-Girlfriend
1969

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Personal Info

Known For
Acting
Gender
Female
Birthday
7/17/1941
Day of Death
9/10/2025
Place of Birth
The Bronx, New York, USA