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