Paula Shaw

Acting

Paula Shaw

Born 17 July 1941 · The Bronx, New York, USA · Died 10 September 2025 at 84

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

Highlights

Supernatural2005 · Series · Grandmother Demon
The X-Files1993 · Series · Ward Nurse
Insomnia2002 · Film · Coroner
Little House on the Prairie1974 · Series · Angela
Freddy vs. Jason2003 · Film · Mrs. Pamela Voorhees
R. L. Stine's The Haunting Hour2010 · Series · Nana

Filmography

Movies

41 films

Round and Round2023 · Film · Grandma Rosie
Hanukkah on Rye2022 · Film · Esther
Wedding of a Lifetime2022 · Film · Rose Alexander
The Wedding Veil Legacy2022 · Film · Gia
Debbie Macomber's A Mrs. Miracle Christmas2021 · Film · Helen
It Was Always You2021 · Film · Grandma Vivien
Five Star Christmas2020 · Film · Margo Ralston
Elsewhere2020 · Film · Dora Maloney
Fall Back Down2019 · Film · Mrs. Simmons
Picture a Perfect Christmas2019 · Film · Louise Griffith
Coming Home for Christmas2017 · Film · Pippa Marley
Destination Wedding2017 · Film · Grandma Goldie
Twist of Faith2013 · Film · Hava Fisher
Hitched for the Holidays2012 · Film · Theresa
Ties That Bind2006 · Film · Mrs. Vega
Home for the Holidays2005 · Film · Miss Carol Parker
Killer Bash2005 · Film · Janine J. Gordon
Chupacabra Terror2005 · Film · Mrs. Hartman
The Ranch2004 · Film · Yetta
Freddy vs. Jason2003 · Film · Mrs. Pamela Voorhees
Night Creep2003 · Film · Dr. Wayborn
We'll Meet Again2002 · Film · Edna Barry
Insomnia2002 · Film · Coroner
Off Season2001 · Film · Managing Editor
Reindeer Games2000 · Film · Aunt Lisbeth
Merchants of Venus1998 · Film · Dolores
A Stranger in the Mirror1993 · Film · Mrs. Czinski
Fatal Memories1992 · Film · Leah
Shame1992 · Film · Mrs. Rudolph
Communion1989 · Film · Woman from Apartment
When the Bough Breaks1986 · Film · Judge
Witchfire1986 · Film · Nurse Flemmings
Savage Streets1984 · Film · Charlene
The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas1982 · Film · Wulla Jean
...And Your Name Is Jonah1979 · Film · Ann
In the Glitter Palace1977 · Film · Ruth
Chatterbox!1977 · Film · Policewoman
The Centerfold Girls1974 · Film · Mrs. Walker
The Roommates1973 · Film · Socks' Ex-Girlfriend
To Hex with Sex1969 · Film · Lucibel
Freedom to Love1969 · Film · Sandy

Filmography

Series

23 shows

Day of the Dead2021 · Series · Mrs. French
Mr. Young2011 · Series
R. L. Stine's The Haunting Hour2010 · Series · Nana
Terminal City2005 · Series
Supernatural2005 · Series · Grandmother Demon
The Twilight Zone2002 · Series · Judge
So Weird1999 · Series · Betty Johnson
Da Vinci's Inquest1998 · Series
The Outer Limits1995 · Series · Executive
The X-Files1993 · Series · Ward Nurse
The Commish1991 · Series
Beverly Hills Buntz1987 · Series · Mrs. Spelling
Wiseguy1987 · Series
21 Jump Street1987 · Series · Mrs. Sanders
Cagney & Lacey1982 · Series
Archie Bunker's Place1979 · Series
Lou Grant1977 · Series
Three's Company1977 · Series · Ruth Wood
Starsky & Hutch1975 · Series
Barney Miller1975 · Series · Paula Capshaw
Little House on the Prairie1974 · Series · Angela
The Bob Newhart Show1972 · Series · Dr. Tammy Ziegler
Ironside1967 · Series