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Paula Kelly

Bio: Paula Alma Kelly (October 21, 1942 – February 8, 2020) was an American actress, singer, dancer and choreographer in films, television and theatre.
Born: Thu, Oct 21 1943
Birthplace: Jacksonville, Florida, USA

Death: Sat, Feb 08 2020
Paula Kelly is 76 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Chita Rivera: A Lot Of Livin' To Do
Chita Rivera: A Lot Of Livin' To Do
Paula Kelly was 72 in Chita Rivera: A Lot Of Livin' To Do as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 06 2015
Poster of Louis Armstrong: 100th Anniversary 1901-2001
Louis Armstrong: 100th Anniversary 1901-2001
Paula Kelly was 57 in Louis Armstrong: 100th Anniversary 1901-2001 as 'Host'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 04 2001
Poster of Run for the Dream: The Gail Devers Story
Run for the Dream: The Gail Devers Story
Paula Kelly was 52 in Run for the Dream: The Gail Devers Story as 'Mrs. Devers'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 16 1996
Poster of Once Upon a Time... When We Were Colored
Once Upon a Time... When We Were Colored
Paula Kelly was 52 in Once Upon a Time... When We Were Colored as 'Ma Pearl'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 26 1996
Poster of Bank Robber
Bank Robber
Paula Kelly was 50 in Bank Robber as 'Mother'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 03 1993
Poster of Zora is My Name!
Zora is My Name!
Paula Kelly was 46 in Zora is My Name!
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1990
Poster of The Women of Brewster Place
The Women of Brewster Place
Paula Kelly was 45 in The Women of Brewster Place as 'Theresa'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 19 1989
Poster of Uncle Tom's Cabin
Uncle Tom's Cabin
Paula Kelly was 43 in Uncle Tom's Cabin as 'Cassy'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 14 1987
Poster of Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling
Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling
Paula Kelly was 42 in Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling as 'Satin Doll'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 02 1986
Poster of That's Dancing!
That's Dancing!
Paula Kelly was 41 in That's Dancing! as 'From 'Sweet Charity' (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 18 1985
Poster of Sophisticated Ladies
Sophisticated Ladies
Paula Kelly was 39 in Sophisticated Ladies as 'Performer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 05 1982
Poster of Peter Pan
Peter Pan
Paula Kelly was 33 in Peter Pan as 'Tiger Lily'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 12 1976
Poster of Drum
Drum
Paula Kelly was 32 in Drum as 'Rachel'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 30 1976
Poster of Uptown Saturday Night
Uptown Saturday Night
Paula Kelly was 30 in Uptown Saturday Night as 'Leggy Peggy'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 26 1974
Poster of Three Tough Guys
Three Tough Guys
Paula Kelly was 30 in Three Tough Guys as 'Fay'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 29 1974
Poster of Lost in the Stars
Lost in the Stars
Paula Kelly was 30 in Lost in the Stars as 'Rose'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 08 1974
Poster of The Spook Who Sat by the Door
The Spook Who Sat by the Door
Paula Kelly was 29 in The Spook Who Sat by the Door as 'Dahomey Queen'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 21 1973
Poster of Soylent Green
Soylent Green
Paula Kelly was 29 in Soylent Green as 'Martha Phillips'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 18 1973
Poster of Trouble Man
Trouble Man
Paula Kelly was 29 in Trouble Man as 'Cleo'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 01 1972
Poster of Top of the Heap
Top of the Heap
Paula Kelly was 28 in Top of the Heap as 'Black Chick'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 02 1972
Poster of Cool Breeze
Cool Breeze
Paula Kelly was 28 in Cool Breeze as 'Martha Harris'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 29 1972
Poster of The Andromeda Strain
The Andromeda Strain
Paula Kelly was 27 in The Andromeda Strain as 'Karen Anson'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 12 1971
Poster of Sweet Charity
Sweet Charity
Paula Kelly was 25 in Sweet Charity as 'Helene'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 25 1969
Poster of From Stage to Screen---A Director's Dilemma
From Stage to Screen---A Director's Dilemma
Paula Kelly was 25 in From Stage to Screen---A Director's Dilemma
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1969

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of South Central
South Central
Paula Kelly was 50+ in South Central as 'Sweets'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Apr 05 1994
Poster of Room for Two
Room for Two
Paula Kelly was 48+ in Room for Two as 'Diahnn Boudreaud'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 24 1992
Poster of CBS Summer Playhouse
CBS Summer Playhouse
Paula Kelly was 43+ in CBS Summer Playhouse as 'Lt. Lois Poole'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jun 12 1987
Poster of Amen
Amen
Paula Kelly was 42+ in Amen
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 27 1986
Poster of The Golden Girls
The Golden Girls
Paula Kelly was 41+ in The Golden Girls as 'Marguerite'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 14 1985
Poster of Hot Pursuit
Hot Pursuit
Paula Kelly was 40+ in Hot Pursuit
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 22 1984
Poster of Finder of Lost Loves
Finder of Lost Loves
Paula Kelly was 40+ in Finder of Lost Loves as 'Alice Taylor-Hancock'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 22 1984
Poster of Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara
Paula Kelly was 40+ in Santa Barbara as 'Ginger Jones'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jul 30 1984
Poster of Night Court
Night Court
Paula Kelly was 40+ in Night Court as 'Liz Williams'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 04 1984
Poster of St. Elsewhere
St. Elsewhere
Paula Kelly was 39+ in St. Elsewhere
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 26 1982
Poster of Hill Street Blues
Hill Street Blues
Paula Kelly was 37+ in Hill Street Blues
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 15 1981
Poster of Trapper John, M.D.
Trapper John, M.D.
Paula Kelly was 35+ in Trapper John, M.D.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 23 1979
Poster of Police Woman
Police Woman
Paula Kelly was 30+ in Police Woman as ', Linda Summers'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 13 1974
Poster of Good Times
Good Times
Paula Kelly was 30+ in Good Times
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Feb 08 1974
Poster of Kojak
Kojak
Paula Kelly was 30+ in Kojak as 'Janet Carlisle'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 24 1973
Poster of The Streets of San Francisco
The Streets of San Francisco
Paula Kelly was 28+ in The Streets of San Francisco as ', A. Chamberlain'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 23 1972
Poster of Sanford and Son
Sanford and Son
Paula Kelly was 28+ in Sanford and Son
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 14 1972
Poster of Cannon
Cannon
Paula Kelly was 27+ in Cannon
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 14 1971
Poster of Medical Center
Medical Center
Paula Kelly was 25+ in Medical Center
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 24 1969
Poster of The Carol Burnett Show
The Carol Burnett Show
Paula Kelly was 23+ in The Carol Burnett Show as 'Self - Guest / Various Characters'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 11 1967
Poster of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Paula Kelly was 18+ in The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962
Poster of Tony Awards
Tony Awards
Paula Kelly was 12+ in Tony Awards as 'Self - Presenter'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 01 1956
Poster of Hallmark Hall of Fame
Hallmark Hall of Fame
Paula Kelly was 8+ in Hallmark Hall of Fame as 'Tiger Lily'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 24 1951
Poster of The Red Skelton Show
The Red Skelton Show
Paula Kelly was 7+ in The Red Skelton Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 30 1951