Quick Facts
Born:
1941-07-17
Birthplace:
The Bronx, New York, USA
Credits:
66 Total Roles
Paula Shaw
Acting
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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.
Known For
Supernatural
Grandmother Demon
Insomnia
Coroner
The X-Files
Ward Nurse
Freddy vs. Jason
Mrs. Pamela Voorhees
Little House on the Prairie
Angela
Reindeer Games
Aunt Lisbeth
The Outer Limits
Executive
The Outer Limits
Mrs. Janus
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Round and Round MOVIE | Grandma Rosie |
| 2022 | Hanukkah on Rye MOVIE | Esther |
| 2022 | Wedding of a Lifetime MOVIE | Rose Alexander |
| 2022 | The Wedding Veil Legacy MOVIE | Gia |
| 2021 | Debbie Macomber's A Mrs. Miracle Christmas MOVIE | Helen |
| 2021 | Day of the Dead TV | Mrs. French |
| 2021 | It Was Always You MOVIE | Grandma Vivien |
| 2020 | Five Star Christmas MOVIE | Margo Ralston |
| 2020 | Elsewhere MOVIE | Dora Maloney |
| 2019 | Fall Back Down MOVIE | Mrs. Simmons |