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Born	Paulene Elenora Myers (1913-11-09)November 9, 1913 Ocilla, Georgia, U.S.
Died	December 8, 1996(1996-12-08) (aged 83) Chester, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Resting place	Chester Rural Cemetery
Other names	Pauline Myers Pauline Meyers
Occupation	Actress
Years active	1938–1992

Paulene Elenora Myers (born November 9, 1913 – died December 8, 1996) was an amazing American actress. She was also known as Pauline Myers or Pauline Meyers. Paulene was one of the first African-American actors to perform on Broadway. She also appeared in many TV shows during her long career. Her acting career lasted for more than 60 years!

Paulene Myers: Her Acting Journey

Early Life and Stage Career

Paulene Myers started her acting career on Broadway in 1933. Her first show was called Growing Pains. She also acted in other big Broadway plays. Some of these plays include A Member of the Wedding and Anna Lucasta. Paulene was a talented actress on stage.

Besides acting, Paulene also worked as a model. She posed for artists like sculptors and painters.

Famous TV Roles

Paulene Myers appeared in many popular television shows. She played Mrs. Ward on the soap opera Days of Our Lives. She was also Judge Morrisey on General Hospital.

You might have seen her as Grandma Jane on The Tony Orlando & Dawn Show. She also appeared on Good Times as Lena. Paulene had guest roles on shows like All in the Family, Sanford and Son, and The Cosby Show. She even appeared in classic Westerns like Gunsmoke.

Paulene's Life and Legacy

Where Paulene Lived

Paulene Myers lived in different places during her life. She spent 23 years in Southern California. Then, she lived in New York City for 12 years. She finally settled in Chester, Pennsylvania, for her last two years.

Paulene Myers passed away on December 8, 1996. She was buried in Chester Rural Cemetery.

Movies Paulene Myers Was In

Paulene Myers acted in many movies throughout her career. Here are some of them: