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Priscilla Pointer
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Priscilla Marie Pointer
May 18, 1924 New York City, U.S.
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| Died | April 28, 2025 (aged 100) Ridgefield, Connecticut, U.S.
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| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1948–2014 |
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Jules Irving
(m. 1947; died 1979)Robert Symonds
(m. 1980; died 2007) |
| Children | 3, including David and Amy Irving |
| Relatives | Austin Irving (granddaughter) |
Priscilla Marie Pointer (born May 18, 1924 – died April 28, 2025) was an American actress. She performed in plays, movies, and television shows.
Priscilla started her acting journey in the late 1940s in theater, even appearing on Broadway. Later, in the early 1950s, she moved to Hollywood to act in TV and films. Many people knew her for her role as Rebecca Barnes Wentworth in the famous TV series Dallas.
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About Priscilla Pointer
Priscilla Pointer was born in New York City on May 18, 1924. Her mother, Augusta "Gus" Leonora Pointer, was a sculptor and illustrator. Her father, Kenneth Keith Pointer, was an artist.
Priscilla was married to Jules Irving, a director for film and theater. They were married from 1947 until he passed away in 1979. They had three children: Katie Irving, director David Irving, and actress Amy Irving. Priscilla's daughter Amy married famous filmmakers Steven Spielberg and Bruno Barreto. Later, Priscilla married Robert Symonds in 1980. He passed away in 2007.
Priscilla's Acting Career
Priscilla Pointer began acting in the late 1940s. She started in theater, performing in plays on Broadway. She also went on tours for plays like "A Streetcar Named Desire." In 1954, she appeared in the TV series China Smith. After some time away, Priscilla returned to acting in the early 1970s.
Her first big role on TV was in the soap opera Where the Heart Is. She played Adrienne Harris Rainey from 1972 to 1973.
Movies Priscilla Starred In
Priscilla Pointer appeared in many movies. In Carrie (1976), she played the mother of her real-life daughter, Amy Irving's character. She also acted in The Onion Field (1979) and Mommie Dearest (1981).
Other movies include Twilight Zone: The Movie (1983) and A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors (1987). She was also in David Lynch's Blue Velvet. Priscilla played Amy Irving's mother again in Honeysuckle Rose (1980) and Carried Away (1996). They also appeared together in The Competition (1980) and Micki & Maude (1984).
Priscilla acted in three movies directed by her son, David Irving. These were Rumpelstiltskin (1987), Good-bye, Cruel World, and C.H.U.D. II: Bud the C.H.U.D..
Priscilla's TV Appearances
Priscilla Pointer made many guest appearances on television shows. Some of these include Adam-12, L.A. Law, The A-Team, Judging Amy, The Rockford Files, and Cold Case.
From 1981 to 1983, Priscilla had a regular role on the TV show Dallas. She played Rebecca Barnes Wentworth. This character was the mother of Cliff Barnes, Pamela Barnes Ewing, and Katherine Wentworth. She appeared in 44 episodes of the show.
Priscilla Pointer's Passing
Priscilla Pointer passed away on Monday, April 28, 2025. She was 100 years old. Her daughter, Amy Irving, shared the news. Priscilla died peacefully at an assisted living facility in Ridgefield, Connecticut.
Filmography
Movies
| Year | Title | Role(s) | Notes |
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| 1976 | Carrie | Eleanor Snell | |
| Nickelodeon | Mabel | ||
| The Great Texas Dynamite Chase | Miss Harris | ||
| 1977 | The 3,000 Mile Chase | Emma Dvorak | |
| Looking for Mr. Goodbar | Mrs. Dunn | ||
| 1979 | The Onion Field | Chrissie Campbell | |
| 1980 | Honeysuckle Rose | Rosella Ramsey | |
| The Competition | Mrs. Donellan | ||
| 1981 | Mommie Dearest | Mrs. Chadwick | |
| 1983 | Good-bye, Cruel World | Myra | |
| Twilight Zone: The Movie | Miss Cox | Segment: "Kick the Can" | |
| 1984 | Micki & Maude | Diana Hutchison | |
| 1985 | The Falcon and the Snowman | Mrs. Lee | |
| 1986 | Blue Velvet | Mrs. Beaumont | |
| 1987 | Rumpelstiltskin | Queen Grizelda | |
| A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors | Dr. Elizabeth Simms | ||
| From the Hip | Mrs. Martha Williams | ||
| 1989 | C.H.U.D. II: Bud the C.H.U.D. | Doctor Berlin | |
| 1990 | A Show of Force | Alice Ryan | |
| Disturbed | Nurse Francine | ||
| 1992 | Unbecoming Age | Grandma | |
| 1993 | Painted Desert | Barbara | |
| 1996 | Carried Away | Lily Henson | |
| 1999 | Inferno | Mrs. Henry Howard | |
| 1999 | The Rage: Carrie 2 | Mrs. Snell | Archive footage (uncredited) |
Television Shows
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1954 | China Smith | Carla Tilson/Iris Clarke | 2 episodes |
| 1969 | N.Y.P.D. | Woman with child in park | Episode: "The Night Watch" |
| 1970 | The High Chaparral | Mrs. Colton | Episode: "A Matter of Vengeance" |
| 1971 | The Failing of Raymond | History Teacher | Television film |
| 1973 | Adam-12 | Jacqueline Carey | Episode: "Van Nuys Division: Pete's Mustache" |
| 1977 | Mary Jane Harper Cried Last Night | Laura Atherton | Television film |
| 1978 | Quincy, M.E. | Victim's mother | Episode: "Dead and Alive" |
| 1981–1983 | Dallas | Rebecca Barnes Wentworth | 44 episodes |
| 1984 | The New Mike Hammer | Edna Grundy | Episode: "Seven Dead Eyes" |
| Too Close for Comfort | Betty Farnsworth | Episode: "The Sound of Mother" | |
| St. Elsewhere | Marie Halloran | Episode: "In Sickness and in Health" | |
| 1986–1988 | L.A. Law | Judge Dorothy M. Pehlman | 4 episodes |
| 1987 | Newhart | Clara Whitscomber | Episode: "Me and My Gayle" |
| Rags to Riches | Ruby | Episode: "Vegas Rock" | |
| 1990–1991 | The Flash | Nora Allen | 3 episodes |
| 1994 | ER | Mrs. Abernathy | Episode: "The Gift" |
| 1997 | Alone | Susan Hight | Television film |
| 2001 | Judging Amy | Margaret Palmer | Episode: "The Unforgiven" |
| 2006 | Cold Case | Lillian Vine | Episode: "Debut" |
| 2008 | Sweet Nothing in My Ear | Sally (voice) | Television film |
See also
In Spanish: Priscilla Pointer para niños
