Paula Shaw

Actor

Born July 17, 1941 in The Bronx, New York, USA. Died September 10, 2025.

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.

Acting

Round and Round
Film, 2023
as Grandma Rosie
Hanukkah on Rye
Film, 2022
as Esther
Wedding of a Lifetime
Film, 2022
as Rose Alexander
The Wedding Veil Legacy
Film, 2022
as Gia
Debbie Macomber's A Mrs. Miracle Christmas
Film, 2021
as Helen
Day of the Dead
TV series, 2021
as Mrs. French
It Was Always You
Film, 2021
as Grandma Vivien
Five Star Christmas
Film, 2020
as Margo Ralston
Elsewhere
Film, 2020
as Dora Maloney
Fall Back Down
Film, 2019
as Mrs. Simmons
Picture a Perfect Christmas
Film, 2019
as Louise Griffith
Coming Home for Christmas
Film, 2017
as Pippa Marley
Destination Wedding
Film, 2017
as Grandma Goldie
Twist of Faith
Film, 2013
as Hava Fisher
Hitched for the Holidays
Film, 2012
as Theresa
Mr. Young
TV series, 2011
80 episodes
R. L. Stine's The Haunting Hour
TV series, 2010
as Nana
Ties That Bind
Film, 2006
as Mrs. Vega
Home for the Holidays
Film, 2005
as Miss Carol Parker
Terminal City
TV series, 2005
1 episode
Supernatural
TV series, 2005
as Grandmother Demon
Killer Bash
Film, 2005
as Janine J. Gordon
Chupacabra Terror
Film, 2005
as Mrs. Hartman
The Ranch
Film, 2004
as Yetta
Freddy vs. Jason
Film, 2003
as Mrs. Pamela Voorhees
Night Creep
Film, 2003
as Dr. Wayborn
We'll Meet Again
Film, 2002
as Edna Barry
The Twilight Zone
TV series, 2002
as Judge
Insomnia
Film, 2002
as Coroner
Off Season
Film, 2001
as Managing Editor