Paula Shaw (July 17, 1941 – September 10, 2025) was an American actress. A life member of the Actors Studio, 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.
Selected filmography Year FilmRole 1969Freiheit für die LiebeTo Hex with SexLucibel1973The Roommates(Uncredited)1974The Bob Newhart ShowDr. Tammy Ziegler1974The Centerfold GirlsMrs. Walker 1977In the Glitter Palace RuthChatterbox PolicewomanHeroworkWoman in Convertible1981Three's CompanyRuth Wood1982The Best Little Whorehouse in TexasWulla Jean1984Savage StreetsCharlene 1986WitchfireNurse HemmingsSay YesSociety Reporter1989CommunionWoman from Apartment 1995The X-FilesWard Nurse1998Merchants of VenusDolores 2000Reindeer GamesAunt Lisbeth2001IgnitionSenator2002InsomniaCoroner 2003Night CreepDr. WaybornFreddy vs. JasonPamela Voorhees2005Chupacabra Terror Mrs. Hartman 2011–2013Mr. Young Mrs. Byrne2013Cedar Cove Charlotte Jeffers2014Some Assembly RequiredEdith 2017Destination WeddingGrandma GoldieComing Home for ChristmasPippa Marley 2019 Picture a Perfect Christmas Louise 2020 Five Star Christmas Margo 2021It Was Always You (Hallmark)Grandma VivienDebbie Macomber's A Mrs. Miracle Christmas (Hallmark)Helen Atwater (Nana)2022 Hanukkah on Rye (Hallmark)Esther2023 Round and Round (Hallmark)Grandma Rosie
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