Paula Shaw

Acting

Paula Shaw

1941-2025

Known for Insomnia, Freddy vs. Jason, Reindeer Games.

12 linked movie credits shown

Born07/17/1941

Died09/10/2025

AgeDied at 84

BirthplaceThe Bronx, New York, USA

DepartmentActing

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.

Movie Credits

Five Star Christmas (2020)

As Margo Ralston

TV Movie, Romance

Hanukkah on Rye (2022)

As Esther

TV Movie, Comedy, Drama, Romance

The Wedding Veil Legacy (2022)

As Gia

TV Movie, Comedy, Romance

Round and Round (2023)

As Grandma Rosie

TV Movie, Romance, Family, Comedy

Elsewhere poster

Elsewhere (2020)

As Dora Maloney

Comedy, Drama

Freddy vs. Jason poster

Freddy vs. Jason (2003)

As Mrs. Pamela Voorhees

Horror

The Ranch poster

The Ranch (2004)

As Yetta

Drama, Comedy, TV Movie

Insomnia poster

Insomnia (2002)

As Coroner

Thriller, Crime, Drama

Savage Streets poster

Savage Streets (1984)

As Charlene

Action, Crime, Drama

The Roommates poster

The Roommates (1973)

As Socks' Ex-Girlfriend

Thriller, Crime, Horror

Reindeer Games poster

Reindeer Games (2000)

As Aunt Lisbeth

Thriller, Action, Crime

The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas poster

The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (1982)

As Wulla Jean

Comedy