Paula Kelly

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Characters played by Paula Kelly

Martha Phillips — Soylent Green (1973)

Simonson's secretary and confidante with access to corporate secrets.

Rachel — Drum (1976)

Slave woman on the plantation.

Helene — Sweet Charity (1969)

Another taxi dancer and close friend of Charity and Nickie at the Fandango Ballroom. She provides emotional support and camaraderie throughout Charity's romantic struggles.

Theresa — The Women of Brewster Place (1989)

Theresa is Lorraine's partner, and together they move into Brewster Place as a lesbian couple. Their presence exposes the intolerance within the neighborhood, particularly through Miss Sophie's homophobia. Although Theresa is not the direct victim of the assault described, her relationship with Lorraine connects her to the community's prejudice and its eventual confrontation with violence.

Leggy Peggy — Uptown Saturday Night (1974)

The host of the crowded gambling room visited by Steve Jackson and Wardell Franklin on Saturday night before the armed robbery takes place.

Ma Pearl — Once Upon a Time... When We Were Colored (1996)

Ma Pearl is part of Cliff's extended family and helps care for him after his young biological mother cannot support him. She and Poppa look after Cliff during his early years; after a couple of years, Ma Ponk takes over his care and ultimately raises him with Poppa's help.

Satin Doll — Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling (1986)

Satin Doll is connected to the backstage world of Jo Jo's performing act. During a dispute involving the performers and the unstable conditions around the show, she becomes furious with Arturo. The conflict contributes to the tension threatening the act's success, although the supplied plot does not explain the precise cause of her anger.

Career Overview

Paula Kelly has 40 screen credits in a career dating back to 1951. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently Mandingo Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include Soylent Green, The Andromeda Strain, Top of the Heap. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
female
Known Credits
40
Birth Date
1943-10-21
Birth Place
Jacksonville, Florida, USA

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 2 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q586807), public domain (CC0).