Priscilla Pointer

Known For: Acting
Born: May 18, 1924 in New York City, New York, USA
Died: April 28, 2025
Active Years: 1952–2011 (60 Years)
Total Credits: 81 credits in database

Acting Born May 18, 1924 Died Apr 28, 2025 New York City, New York, USA 81 credits

Biography

Priscilla Pointer works in acting. Born May 18, 1924 in New York City, New York, USA. Died April 28, 2025. Archytele tracks 81 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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Frequent co-stars

Amy Irving 2 shared titles

Robert Symonds 2 shared titles

Clive Revill 2 shared titles

Sissy Spacek 1 shared title

Piper Laurie 1 shared title

William Katt 1 shared title

John Travolta 1 shared title

Nancy Allen 1 shared title

Betty Buckley 1 shared title

P. J. Soles 1 shared title

Career timeline

2011

Blue Velvet: The Lost Footage

2010

Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy

2008

Sweet Nothing in My Ear

2003

Cold Case

2001

Acting 'Carrie'

1999

Judging AmyInferno

1997

Alone

1996

Carried Away

1994

ERTouched by an AngelThe Twilight Zone: Rod Serling's Lost ClassicsPainted Desert - TUFF Theatrical Edition

1993

The Magic Bubble

1991

Runaway Father

1990

The FlashThe FlashA Show of ForceDisturbed

1989

C.H.U.D. II: Bud the ChudA Cry for Help: The Tracey Thurman Story

1987

A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream WarriorsRumpelstiltskinFrom the Hip

1986

L.A. LawBlue Velvet

1985

Amazing StoriesAmazing StoriesThe Falcon and the SnowmanGeneration

1984

Call to GloryMicki & Maude

1983

The A-TeamTwilight Zone: The Movie

1982

NewhartSt. ElsewhereMysterious TwoThe Gift of LifeGood-bye Cruel World

1981

Mommie DearestThe Archer: Fugitive from the Empire

1980

StoneHoneysuckle RoseThe Competition

1979

Knots LandingMrs. ColumboThe Onion Field

1978

DallasDallas

1977

Lou GrantWhat Really Happened to the Class of '65?Looking for Mr. GoodbarA Killing AffairEleanor and Franklin: The White House Years

1976

Quincy, M.E.Quincy, M.E.CarrieCity of AngelsNickelodeon

1975

Kate McShane

1974

The Rockford FilesPolice WomanHarry O

1973

Barnaby JonesKojak

1972

ABC Afterschool Special

1971

CannonCannonThe Failing of RaymondDeath Takes a Holiday

Full Filmography

81 titles

Blue Velvet: The Lost Footage (2011) as Mrs. Beaumont
Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy (2010) as Self
Sweet Nothing in My Ear (2008) as Sally (voice)
Cold Case (2003) as Lillian Vine (2006)
Acting 'Carrie' (2001) as Self
Judging Amy (1999) as Margaret Palmer
Inferno (1999) as Mrs. Henry Howard
Alone (1997) as Susan Hight
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Carried Away (1996) as Lily Henson
ER (1994) as Mrs. Abernathy
Touched by an Angel (1994) as Elizabeth Carpenter
The Twilight Zone: Rod Serling's Lost Classics (1994) as Woman in cinema (segment "The Theatre")
Painted Desert - TUFF Theatrical Edition (1994) as Barbara
The Magic Bubble (1993) as Grandma
Runaway Father (1991) as Mary Bennett
The Flash (1990) as Nora Allen
The Flash (1990) as Nora Allen
A Show of Force (1990) as Alice Ryan
Disturbed (1990) as Sr. Francine
C.H.U.D. II: Bud the Chud (1989) as Dr. Berlin
A Cry for Help: The Tracey Thurman Story (1989) as Tracey's Mother
A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors (1987) as Dr. Elizabeth Simms
Rumpelstiltskin (1987) as Queen Grizelda
From the Hip (1987) as Mrs. Martha Williams
L.A. Law (1986) as Dorothy Pehlman
Blue Velvet (1986) as Mrs. Beaumont
Amazing Stories (1985) as Charlie
Amazing Stories (1985) as woman on train (cameo)
The Falcon and the Snowman (1985) as Mrs. Lee
Generation (1985) as Ellen Breed
Call to Glory (1984) as Lillie
Micki & Maude (1984) as Diana Hutchison
The A-Team (1983) as Tracy Richter's Mother
Twilight Zone: The Movie (1983) as Miss Cox
Newhart (1982) as Clara Whitscomber
St. Elsewhere (1982) as Marie Halloran
Mysterious Two (1982) as She
The Gift of Life (1982) as Rosalee Boyer
Good-bye Cruel World (1982) as Myra
Mommie Dearest (1981) as Mrs. Chadwick
The Archer: Fugitive from the Empire (1981) as Hawk Lady
Stone (1980)
Honeysuckle Rose (1980) as Rosella
The Competition (1980) as Mrs. Donellan
Knots Landing (1979) as Beatrice Handleman
Mrs. Columbo (1979) as Mrs. Prior
The Onion Field (1979) as Chrissie Campbell
Dallas (1978) as Rebecca Barnes Wentworth
Dallas (1978) as Rebecca Barnes Wentworth (credit only)
Lou Grant (1977) as Elizabeth Driscoll
What Really Happened to the Class of '65? (1977)
Looking for Mr. Goodbar (1977) as Mrs. Dunn
A Killing Affair (1977) as Judge Cudahy
Eleanor and Franklin: The White House Years (1977) as Missy LeHand
The 3,000 Mile Chase (1977) as Emma Dvorak
Mary Jane Harper Cried Last Night (1977) as Laura Atherton
Quincy, M.E. (1976) as Nurse Kathy Benson
Quincy, M.E. (1976) as Mrs. Neilson
Carrie (1976) as Mrs. Snell
City of Angels (1976) as Mrs. Macklin
Nickelodeon (1976) as Mabel
The Great Texas Dynamite Chase (1976) as Miss Harris
The Keegans (1976) as Helen Hunter McVey
Collision Course: Truman vs. MacArthur (1976) as Jean MacArthur
Kate McShane (1975) as Mrs. Inerson
The Rockford Files (1974) as Helen Morris
Police Woman (1974) as Adele French
Harry O (1974) as Constance Faraday
Barnaby Jones (1973) as Nancy Moore
Kojak (1973) as Regina
ABC Afterschool Special (1972) as Ruth Meredith
Cannon (1971) as Dr. Janet Cochran
Cannon (1971) as Edith Cunningham
The Failing of Raymond (1971) as History Teacher
Death Takes a Holiday (1971) as Marion Chapman
McCloud (1970) as Shirley
Adam-12 (1968) as Jacqueline Carey
The Name of the Game (1968) as Miss Dalton
The High Chaparral (1967) as Mrs.Colton
China Smith (1952) as Iris Clark
China Smith (1952) as Carla Tilson

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Priscilla Pointer best known for?

Priscilla Pointer is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including MasterChef Greece (2010), Wet Hot American Summer (2001), Hostage (2005), Inferno (1999).

When and where was Priscilla Pointer born?

Priscilla Pointer was born on May 18, 1924 in New York City, New York, USA. They passed away on April 28, 2025.

How many credits does Priscilla Pointer have?

Priscilla Pointer has accumulated over 81 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1952 to 2011.

What is Priscilla Pointer's background in cinema and television?

Priscilla Marie Pointer (May 18, 1924 – April 28, 2025) was an American actress. She began her career in the theater in the late 1940s, including productions on Broadway. Later, Pointer moved to Hollywood and made appearances on television beginning in the early 1950s. Pointer was the mother of actress and singer Amy ...