
Paula Kelly
Biography
Paula Alma Kelly (October 21, 1942 – February 8, 2020) was an American actress, singer, dancer and choreographer in films, television and theatre.
Also Known As
Movie Appearances

The Andromeda Strain
as Karen Anson
1971

Trouble Man
as Cleo
1972

Soylent Green
as Martha Phillips
1973

The Spook Who Sat by the Door
as Dahomey Queen
1973

Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling
as Satin Doll
1986

Zora is My Name!
1990

Drum
as Rachel
1976

Top of the Heap
as Black Chick
1972

Three Tough Guys
as Fay
1974

Cool Breeze
as Martha Harris
1972

The Women of Brewster Place
as Theresa
1989
Run for the Dream: The Gail Devers Story
as Mrs. Devers
1996

Once Upon a Time... When We Were Colored
as Ma Pearl
1996

Uncle Tom's Cabin
as Cassy
1987

Sweet Charity
as Helene
1969

Louis Armstrong: 100th Anniversary 1901-2001
as Host
2001

Peter Pan
as Tiger Lily
1976

Sophisticated Ladies
as Performer
1982

Chita Rivera: A Lot Of Livin' To Do
as Self (archive footage)
2015

That's Dancing!
as From 'Sweet Charity' (archive footage)
1985
TV Appearances

St. Elsewhere
as Sylvia
1982

Good Times
1974

Night Court
as Liz Williams
1984

Trapper John, M.D.
1979

Santa Barbara
as Ginger Jones
1984

The Golden Girls
as Marguerite
1985

The Streets of San Francisco
1972

Hill Street Blues
1981

Sanford and Son
1972

Kojak
as Janet Carlisle
1973

Cannon
1971

Hallmark Hall of Fame
as Tiger Lily
1951