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Paula Laurence(1916-2005)

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Paula Laurence was born on 25 January 1916 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA. She was an actress, known for Dark Shadows (1966), Play of the Week (1959) and Producers' Showcase (1954). She died on 29 October 2005 in Morningside Heights, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA.
BornJanuary 25, 1916
DiedOctober 29, 2005(89)
BornJanuary 25, 1916
DiedOctober 29, 2005(89)
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Known for

Joel Crothers, Jonathan Frid, and Lara Parker in Dark Shadows (1966)
Dark Shadows
8.1
TV Series
  • Hannah Stokes
  • Opening Voiceover
Walter Matthau in Play of the Week (1959)
Play of the Week
7.2
TV Series
  • Carlotta Ivanova
Producers' Showcase (1954)
Producers' Showcase
7.1
TV Series
  • Roxane's Duenna
Sophia Loren, James Coburn, and O.J. Simpson in Firepower (1979)
Firepower
5.1
  • Woman Guest
  • 1979

Credits

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Actress

  • Tony Goldwyn, Maura Tierney, Hugh Dancy, Reid Scott, Mehcad Brooks, and Odelya Halevi in Law & Order (1990)
    Law & Order
    7.8
    TV Series
    • Mrs. Silverman
    • Mrs. Franzel
    • 1993–1994
  • Michael J. Fox and Gabrielle Anwar in For Love or Money (1993)
    For Love or Money
    6.2
    • Mrs. Elinor Vigushin
    • 1993
  • Richard Lewis and Melanie Mayron in Tribeca (1993)
    Tribeca
    6.4
    TV Series
    • Woman Under Dryer
    • 1993
  • Amy Irving and Peter Riegert in Crossing Delancey (1988)
    Crossing Delancey
    6.9
    • Diva
    • 1988
  • Sophia Loren, James Coburn, and O.J. Simpson in Firepower (1979)
    Firepower
    5.1
    • Woman Guest
    • 1979
  • Eyes of Laura Mars (1978)
    Eyes of Laura Mars
    6.2
    • Aunt Caroline (as Paula Lawrence)
    • 1978
  • Cauliflower Cupids (1970)
    Cauliflower Cupids
    5.7
    • Lucille
    • 1970
  • Joel Crothers, Jonathan Frid, and Lara Parker in Dark Shadows (1966)
    Dark Shadows
    8.1
    TV Series
    • Hannah Stokes
    • Opening Voiceover
    • 1970
  • Walter Matthau in Play of the Week (1959)
    Play of the Week
    7.2
    TV Series
    • Carlotta Ivanova
    • 1959
  • Armchair Theatre (1956)
    Armchair Theatre
    7.6
    TV Series
    • Society Lady
    • 1958
  • Hansel and Gretel (1958)
    Hansel and Gretel
    7.3
    TV Movie
    • Meenie
    • 1958
  • Playwrights '56 (1955)
    Playwrights '56
    6.8
    TV Series
    • Jane Widdy
    • 1956
  • Producers' Showcase (1954)
    Producers' Showcase
    7.1
    TV Series
    • Roxane's Duenna
    • 1955
  • Kraft Theatre (1947)
    The Philco Television Playhouse
    7.4
    TV Series
    • 1949

Soundtrack

  • Amy Irving and Peter Riegert in Crossing Delancey (1988)
    Crossing Delancey
    6.9
    • performer: "Some Enchanted Evening"
    • 1988
  • Hansel and Gretel (1958)
    Hansel and Gretel
    7.3
    TV Movie
    • performer: "Eenie, Meenie, Mynie Moe", "What are Little Girls Made of ?"
    • 1958

Personal details

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  • Alternative name
    • Paula Lawrence
  • Born
    • January 25, 1916
    • Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
  • Died
    • October 29, 2005
    • Morningside Heights, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA(undisclosed)
  • Other works
    She played the role of Chiquita Hart in the original Broadway production of Cole Porter's "Something for the Boys".

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    Was active as a performer for 70 years in cabarets, night clubs, benefits and revues. She was also a recording artist and sculptor.

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