Paulene Elenora Myers (November 9, 1913 – December 8, 1996) was an American actress. Variations on the spelling of her name include Pauline Myers and Pauline Meyers.Pauline Myers
at Internet Broadway Database She was a pioneer among African–American actors who performed on Broadway stage and appeared on many television series throughout her long career. Myers' career spanned over six decades.

Biography

Early life and career

Myers made her Broadway debut in 1933 in ''Growing Pains''. She was also featured in Broadway and national companies of major productions such as ''A Member of the Wedding'', ''Anna Lucasta'', and ''The Blacks''. Myers also worked as a model for sculptors and painters.

Television roles

Among the many roles she played, some of her most notable were Mrs. Ward on the NBC-TV daytime soap opera ''

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'', and Judge Pittman, the star of a TV special, "I'll See You in Court;" Judge Morrisey from the ABC-TV soap ''

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'', and a guest appearance as Judge Frances Mackenzie in an episode of '' All in the Family'' titled "Archie's Civil Rights", and Grandma Jane on the CBS variety/comedy series '' The Tony Orlando & Dawn Show''. Myers also appeared with fellow veteran black actor Richard Ward as Grandpa Evans's new ladyfriend, Lena, on the CBS sitcom series ''

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'', '' Kolchak: The Night Stalker'', ''

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'', '' The San Pedro Beach Bums'', '' The Cosby Show'', '' The Jeffersons'', and ''

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''.

Personal life and death

Myers lived in both Southern California for 23 years, and then in New York City for 12 years, and eventually settled in Chester, Pennsylvania, for the final two years of her life. She was interred in Chester Rural Cemetery.

Partial filmography

*'' Boomerang'' (1947) - Maid (uncredited) *'' Something of Value'' (1957) - Kikuyu Woman (uncredited) *''

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'' (1958) - Native Mother (uncredited) *''

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'' (1958) - Millie - the pedestrian *'' Take a Giant Step'' (1959) - Violet *'' All the Fine Young Cannibals'' (1960) - Nurse (uncredited) *'' To Kill a Mockingbird'' (1962) - Jesse - Dubose Servant Girl (uncredited) *'' Honeymoon Hotel'' (1964) - Hogan - Ross's Secretary *'' Shock Treatment'' (1964) - Dr. Walden *'' Fate Is the Hunter'' (1964) - Mother (uncredited) *'' Dear Heart'' (1964) - Florist *''

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'' (1965) - Eloise (uncredited) *'' The Third Day'' (1965) - Hannah - the Maid (uncredited) *''

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'' (1967) - Oberblatz' Secretary (uncredited) *''

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'' (1969) - Cleaning Woman (uncredited) *'' The Lost Man'' (1969) - Grandma *'' The Comic'' (1969) - Phoebe *'' ...tick...tick...tick...'' (1970) - Mrs. Harley *''Black Chariot'' (1971) *''La cavale'' (1971) *'' Lady Sings the Blues'' (1972) - Mrs. Edson *''

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'' (1973) - Rosie *'' The Sting'' (1973) - Alva Coleman *'' Lost in the Stars'' (1974) - Grace Kumalo *'' Kolchak'' (1974, TV Series) - Mamalois Edmonds *''

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'' (1977) *'' Bloodbrothers'' (1978) - Mrs. Pitt *''Deux'' (1989) - Nina Walkowicz *'' My Cousin Vinny'' (1992) - Constance Riley

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