Paula Shaw (born July 17, 1941) is an American actress. A life member of The Actors Studio, Shaw has portrayed characters in numerous films and on television (including a role as prostitute on Barney Miller, Season 3, Episodes 2 & 3, "Quarantine", and Season 4, Episode 3, "Bugs"). She is perhaps most well known who for portraying the character of Mrs. Pamela Voorhees in the Freddy vs. Jason movie. She lives in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.