| Birth date | July 17, 1941 |
|---|---|
| Birth place | New York City, U.S. |
| Death date | September 10, 2025 (aged 84) |
| Death place | Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1966–2025 |
Paula Shaw (July 17, 1941 – September 10, 2025) was an American actress. A life member of the Actors Studio,[1] Shaw 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 most well known for her role as Pamela Voorhees in Freddy vs. Jason.
Shaw died in her sleep after a long illness in Vancouver, Canada, on September 10, 2025, at the age of 84.[2]
Selected filmography
| Year | Film | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Freiheit für die Liebe | |
| To Hex with Sex | Lucibel | |
| 1973 | The Roommates | (Uncredited) |
| 1974 | The Bob Newhart Show | Dr. Tammy Ziegler |
| 1974 | The Centerfold Girls | Mrs. Walker |
| 1977 | In the Glitter Palace | Ruth |
| Chatterbox | Policewoman | |
| Herowork | Woman in Convertible | |
| 1981 | Three's Company | Ruth Wood |
| 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 |
| Coming Home for Christmas | Pippa Marley | |
| 2019 | Picture a Perfect Christmas | Louise |
| 2020 | Five Star Christmas | Margo |
| 2021 | It Was Always You (Hallmark) | Grandma Vivien |
| Debbie Macomber's A Mrs. Miracle Christmas (Hallmark) | Helen Atwater (Nana) | |
| 2022 | Hanukkah on Rye (Hallmark) | Esther |
| 2023 | Round and Round (Hallmark) | Grandma Rosie |
References
- ^ 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.
- ^ Barnes, Mike (15 September 2025). "Paula Shaw, Actress in ‘Freddy vs. Jason’ and Hallmark Holiday Telefilms, Dies at 84". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 16 September 2025.
External links
- Paula Shaw at IMDb
- Where Are They Now?