Paula Shaw
American actress (1941–2025)
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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.
BornJuly 17, 1941
New York City, U.S.
DiedSeptember 10, 2025 (aged 84)
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
OccupationActress
Yearsactive1966–2025
Paula Shaw | |
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| Born | July 17, 1941 New York City, U.S. |
| Died | September 10, 2025 (aged 84) Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1966–2025 |
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 |
