Paula Shaw (born July 17, 1941) is an American

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. A life member of the

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, Shaw has portrayed characters in numerous films and on television (including a role as prostitute on ''

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'', season three, "Quarantine", and season four, "Bugs"). She is perhaps most well known for portraying the character of Mrs.

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in the ''

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'' movie. She lives in

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