Priscilla Pointer

Priscilla Pointer

100 · Born: May 18, 1924

Personal Details

BornMay 18, 1924 New York City, New York, USA
Spouse
  • Robert Symonds

    ( Jan 3, 1981 to Aug 23, 2007 )
  • Jules Irving

    ( Dec 28, 1947 to Jul 28, 1979 )

Biography

Priscilla Marie Pointer, a talented and accomplished American actress, has made a lasting impact in the world of entertainment, traversing multiple mediums with remarkable ease and versatility. Her illustrious career, spanning decades, has seen her excel in various roles, initially in the realm of stage productions, including Broadway performances that showcased her exceptional acting prowess.

As her career progressed, Pointer ventured to the West Coast, specifically to Hollywood, where she continued to hone her craft, taking on an array of roles in both film and television, further solidifying her reputation as a consummate professional with a wide range of acting skills at her disposal.

Career

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2008
{"id":14273,"title":"Desert Heat","year":"1999","character":"Mrs. Henry Howard","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/desert-heat","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3v5g70pd9ni0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3v5g70pd9ni0.jpg"},"released":1}
1999
Desert Heat
Desert Heat as Mrs. Henry Howard
{"id":56485,"title":"Alone","year":"1997","character":"Susan Hight","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/alone-1997","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_56485.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_56485.jpg"},"released":1}
1997
Alone
Alone as Susan Hight
{"id":8937,"title":"Carried Away","year":"1996","character":"Lily Henson","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/carried-away","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1b53tl1b0oj0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1b53tl1b0oj0.jpg"},"released":1}
1996
Carried Away
Carried Away as Lily Henson
{"id":58427,"title":"Twilight Zone: Rod Serling's Lost Classics","year":"1994","character":"Woman in cinema (segment \"The Theatre\")","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/twilight-zone-rod-serlings-lost-classics-1994","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_58427.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_58427.jpg"},"released":1}
1994
Twilight Zone: Rod Serling's Lost Classics
Twilight Zone: Rod Serling's Lost Classics as Woman in cinema (segment "The Theatre")
{"id":80043,"title":"Unbecoming Age","year":"1992","character":"Grandma","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/unbecoming-age","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_80043.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_80043.jpg"},"released":1}
1992
{"id":120351,"title":"Runaway Father","year":"1991","character":"Mary Bennett","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/runaway-father","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_120351.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_120351.jpg"},"released":1}
1991
Runaway Father
Runaway Father as Mary Bennett
{"id":58971,"title":"Disturbed","year":"1990","character":"Sr. Francine","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/disturbed-1990","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_58971.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_58971.jpg"},"released":1}
1990
Disturbed
Disturbed as Sr. Francine
{"id":12162,"title":"A Show of Force","year":"1990","character":"Alice Ryan","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/a-show-of-force","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_12162.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_12162.jpg"},"released":1}
A Show of Force
A Show of Force as Alice Ryan
{"id":159733,"title":"The Flash","year":"1990","character":"Nora Allen","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-flash-1990","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_159733.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_159733.jpg"},"released":1}
The Flash
The Flash as Nora Allen
{"id":80261,"title":"A Cry for Help: The Tracey Thurman Story","year":"1989","character":"Tracey's Mother","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/a-cry-for-help-the-tracey-thurman-story","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_80261.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_80261.jpg"},"released":1}
1989
{"id":60728,"title":"C.H.U.D. II: Bud the Chud","year":"1989","character":"Dr. Berlin","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/chud-ii-bud-the-chud","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_60728.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_60728.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":15186,"title":"Rumpelstiltskin","year":"1987","character":"Queen Grizelda","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/rumpelstiltskin","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_15186.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_15186.jpg"},"released":1}
1987
Rumpelstiltskin
Rumpelstiltskin as Queen Grizelda
{"id":87980,"title":"A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors","year":"1987","character":"Dr. Elizabeth Simms","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/a-nightmare-on-elm-street-3-dream-warriors","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/44s1njosfmb0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/44s1njosfmb0.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":7145,"title":"From the Hip","year":"1987","character":"Mrs. Martha Williams","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/from-the-hip","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_7145.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_7145.jpg"},"released":1}
From the Hip
From the Hip as Mrs. Martha Williams
{"id":7220,"title":"Blue Velvet","year":"1986","character":"Mrs. Beaumont","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/blue-velvet","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6ogoaps596d0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6ogoaps596d0.jpg"},"released":1}
1986
Blue Velvet
Blue Velvet as Mrs. Beaumont
{"id":6620,"title":"The Falcon and the Snowman","year":"1985","character":"Mrs. Lee","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-falcon-and-the-snowman","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_6620.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_6620.jpg"},"released":1}
1985
{"id":93794,"title":"Generation","year":"1985","character":"Ellen Breed","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/generation-1985","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_93794.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_93794.jpg"},"released":1}
Generation
Generation as Ellen Breed
{"id":9923,"title":"Amazing Stories","year":1985,"character":"woman on train (cameo)","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/show\/amazing-stories-1985","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_9923.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_9923.jpg"},"released":1}
Amazing Stories
Amazing Stories as woman on train (cameo)
{"id":23672,"title":"Micki + Maude","year":"1984","character":"Diana Hutchison","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/micki-maude","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_23672.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_23672.jpg"},"released":1}
1984
Micki + Maude
Micki + Maude as Diana Hutchison
{"id":162425,"title":"Good-bye Cruel World","year":"1983","character":"Myra","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/good-bye-cruel-world","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_162425.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_162425.jpg"},"released":1}
1983
{"id":6305,"title":"Twilight Zone: The Movie","year":"1983","character":"Miss Cox","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/twilight-zone-the-movie","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/374hkopp9c7g.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/374hkopp9c7g.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":1059,"title":"The A-Team","year":1983,"character":"Tracy Richter's Mother","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/show\/the-a-team","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/3vagln6i63b0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/3vagln6i63b0.jpg"},"released":1}
The A-Team
The A-Team as Tracy Richter's Mother
{"id":63395,"title":"Mysterious Two","year":"1982","character":"She","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/mysterious-two","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_63395.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_63395.jpg"},"released":1}
1982
{"id":85917,"title":"The Gift of Life","year":"1982","character":"Rosalee Boyer","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-gift-of-life","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_85917.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_85917.jpg"},"released":1}
The Gift of Life
The Gift of Life as Rosalee Boyer
{"id":6547,"title":"Mommie Dearest","year":"1981","character":"Mrs. Chadwick","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/mommie-dearest","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_6547.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_6547.jpg"},"released":1}
1981
Mommie Dearest
Mommie Dearest as Mrs. Chadwick
{"id":162860,"title":"The Archer: Fugitive from the Empire","year":"1981","character":"Hawk Lady","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-archer-fugitive-from-the-empire","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_162860.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_162860.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":10126,"title":"Dallas","year":1981,"character":"Rebecca Barnes Wentworth (credit only)","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/show\/dallas-1978","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_10126.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_10126.jpg"},"released":1}
Dallas
Dallas as Rebecca Barnes Wentworth (credit only)
{"id":6594,"title":"Honeysuckle Rose","year":"1980","character":"Rosella","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/honeysuckle-rose","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_6594.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_6594.jpg"},"released":1}
1980
{"id":63837,"title":"The Competition","year":"1980","character":"Mrs. Donellan","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-competition-1980","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_63837.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_63837.jpg"},"released":1}
The Competition
The Competition as Mrs. Donellan
{"id":7115,"title":"The Onion Field","year":"1979","character":"Chrissie Campbell","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-onion-field","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2d4j2nt766bg.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2d4j2nt766bg.jpg"},"released":1}
1979
The Onion Field
The Onion Field as Chrissie Campbell
{"id":8584,"title":"Quincy M.E.","year":1978,"character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/show\/quincy-me","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_8584.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_8584.jpg"},"released":1}
1978
{"id":86049,"title":"A Killing Affair","year":"1977","character":"Judge Cudahy","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/a-killing-affair-1977","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_86049.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_86049.jpg"},"released":1}
1977
A Killing Affair
A Killing Affair as Judge Cudahy
{"id":186019,"title":"The 3, 000 Mile Chase","year":"1977","character":"Emma Dvorak","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-3-000-mile-chase","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_186019.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_186019.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":64259,"title":"Looking for Mr. Goodbar","year":"1977","character":"Mrs. Dunn","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/looking-for-mr-goodbar","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_64259.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_64259.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":81314,"title":"Eleanor and Franklin: The White House Years","year":"1977","character":"Missy LeHand","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/eleanor-and-franklin-the-white-house-years","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_81314.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_81314.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":86031,"title":"Mary Jane Harper Cried Last Night","year":"1977","character":"Laura Atherton","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/mary-jane-harper-cried-last-night","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_86031.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_86031.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":6257,"title":"Carrie","year":"1976","character":"Mrs. Snell","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/carrie-1976","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3547qqbfuoag.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3547qqbfuoag.jpg"},"released":1}
1976
Carrie
Carrie as Mrs. Snell
{"id":81427,"title":"The Great Texas Dynamite Chase","year":"1976","character":"Miss Harris","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-great-texas-dynamite-chase","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_81427.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_81427.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":18372,"title":"Nickelodeon","year":"1976","character":"Mabel","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/nickelodeon","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_18372.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_18372.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":10236,"title":"The Rockford Files","year":1974,"character":"Helen Morris","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/show\/the-rockford-files","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_10236.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_10236.jpg"},"released":1}
1974
The Rockford Files
The Rockford Files as Helen Morris
{"id":8610,"title":"Kojak","year":1974,"character":"Regina","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/show\/kojak-1973","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_8610.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_8610.jpg"},"released":1}
Kojak
Kojak as Regina
{"id":65003,"title":"Death Takes a Holiday","year":"1971","character":"Marion Chapman","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/death-takes-a-holiday","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_65003.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_65003.jpg"},"released":1}
1971
Death Takes a Holiday
Death Takes a Holiday as Marion Chapman
{"id":94342,"title":"The Failing of Raymond","year":"1971","character":"History Teacher","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-failing-of-raymond","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_94342.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_94342.jpg"},"released":1}
The Failing of Raymond
The Failing of Raymond as History Teacher
{"id":103835457,"title":"Where the Heart Is","year":1969,"character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/show\/where-the-heart-is","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103835457.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103835457.jpg"},"released":1}
1969
{"id":17117,"title":"Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy","year":"2010","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/never-sleep-again-the-elm-street-legacy","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5uhh8h4n8580.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5uhh8h4n8580.jpg"},"released":1}
2010
{"id":268811,"title":"Acting 'Carrie'","year":"2001","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/acting-carrie","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_268811.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_268811.jpg"},"released":1}
2001