Paula Kelly
Known for
In a business that burns through people quickly, Paula Kelly is a long-distance runner who has rarely been away from the screen for long. Viewing habits have changed more than once since the first credit. 30 appearances between the two screens is the plain arithmetic of it. Playing Martha Phillips in 'Soylent Green' put her in front of the widest audience of the career. 'The Andromeda Strain' is the other credit most often cited.
Paula Kelly
17 Movies
13 Series
In a business that burns through people quickly, Paula Kelly is a long-distance runner who has rarely been away from the screen for long. Viewing habits have changed more than once since the first credit. 30 appearances between the two screens is the plain arithmetic of it. Playing Martha Phillips in 'Soylent Green' put her in front of the widest audience of the career. 'The Andromeda Strain' is the other credit most often cited.
Movies
Plays Martha Phillips
Soylent Green
1973
Plays Karen Anson
The Andromeda Strain
1971
Plays Helene
Sweet Charity
1969
Plays Leggy Peggy
Uptown Saturday Night
1974
Plays Rachel
Drum
1976
Plays Satin Doll
Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling
1986
Plays Martha Harris
Cool Breeze
1972
Plays Theresa
The Women of Brewster Place
1989
Plays Cleo
Trouble Man
1972
Plays Mother
Bank Robber
1993
Plays Dahomey Queen
The Spook Who Sat by the Door
1973
Plays Fay
Three Tough Guys
1974
Plays Rose
Lost in the Stars
1974
Plays Ma Pearl
Once Upon a Time... When We Were Colored
1996
Plays Aunt Tilly
Drop Squad
1994
Plays Performer
Sophisticated Ladies
1982
Plays Black Chick
Top of the Heap
1972
TV Shows
Plays Liz Williams
Night Court
1984
Plays Diahnn Boudreaud
Room for Two
1992
Plays Sweets
South Central
1994
Plays Linda Summers
Police Woman
1974
Plays Theresa
The Women of Brewster Place
1989
Plays Sylvia
St. Elsewhere
1982
Plays Marguerite
The Golden Girls
1985
Plays Janet Carlisle
Kojak
1973
Plays Tiger Lily
Hallmark Hall of Fame
1951
Plays A. Chamberlain
The Streets of San Francisco
1972
Plays Alice Taylor-Hancock
Finder of Lost Loves
1984
Plays Lt. Lois Poole
CBS Summer Playhouse
1987
Plays Ames
Medical Center
1969
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Bank Robber
Full Filmography
Once Upon a Time... When We Were Colored
Ma Pearl
1996
Film
South Central
Sweets · 6 episodes
1994
TV
Drop Squad
Aunt Tilly
1994
Film
Bank Robber
Mother
1993
Film
Room for Two
Diahnn Boudreaud · 11 episodes
1992–
TV
The Women of Brewster Place
Theresa · 2 episodes
1989
TV
The Women of Brewster Place
Theresa
1989
Film
The Golden Girls
Marguerite · 1 episode
1987
TV
CBS Summer Playhouse
Lt. Lois Poole · 1 episode
1987
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Paula Kelly still alive?
Paula Kelly passed away on February 8, 2020 at age 76.
What are the most famous roles of Paula Kelly?
Paula Kelly is best known for roles in Soylent Green, The Andromeda Strain, Sweet Charity.
How many movies has Paula Kelly been in?
Over a 51-year career (since 1969), Paula Kelly has appeared in 17 movies and 13 TV shows.
What was Paula Kelly's first movie?
The career of Paula Kelly began with From Stage to Screen---A Director's Dilemma (1969).
What is Paula Kelly's most recent movie or series?
Paula Kelly's most recent release is Louis Armstrong: 100th Anniversary 1901-2001, which premiered on August 4, 2001.
What TV shows has Paula Kelly appeared in?
On television, Paula Kelly has appeared in The Golden Girls, Kojak, Night Court, Hill Street Blues.
Paula Kelly
1943-10-21 · Jacksonville, Florida, USA
Paula Alma Kelly (October 21, 1942 – February 8, 2020) was an American actress, singer, dancer and choreographer in films, television and theatre.