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Epoch Times
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Epoch Times
Priscilla Pointer, Actress Known for ‘Carrie,' ‘Dallas' Dies at 100
Priscilla Pointer, a stage and film actress known for starring in the seminal horror film 'Carrie' and CBS's hit soap opera 'Dallas,' has died just a few weeks shy of her 101st birthday. Pointer died peacefully in her sleep on April 28, her daughter, Oscar-nominated actress Amy Irving, confirmed via Instagram on Tuesday. 'She most definitely will be missed,' said Irving, who is also a singer. Born on May 18, 1924, in New York City, Pointer's indelible acting career lasted for six decades. The actress starred in more than a dozen productions on Broadway, including the original tour of Tennessee Williams' Pulitzer Prize-winning play 'A Streetcar Named Desire,' which opened in 1947. That same year, Pointer married director Jules Irving, who died in 1979 at the age of 54. The former couple had three children: screenwriter David Irving, 75; singer Katie Irving, 74; and Amy Irving, 71. Related Stories 4/29/2025 4/29/2025 Pointer also helmed the stage in 'The Alchemist' (1966), 'Yerma' (1966), and 'Camino Real' (1970), as well as the 1973 revival of 'A Streetcar Named Desire.' The actress and her first husband co-founded the San Francisco Actor's Workshop in 1952. Two years later, the actress made her television debut in the syndicated adventure series 'The New Adventures of China Smith,' going on to appear in a number of other shows, including 'The Rockford Files,' 'Kojak,' 'Barnaby Jones,' 'Knots Landing,' 'Dallas,' 'Quincy, M.E.,' 'St. Elsewhere,' 'ER,' and 'Cold Case.' In 1976, Pointer landed a supporting role in 'Carrie,' playing Mrs. Snell, the mother of Sue Snell, a character that was portrayed by her daughter, Amy Irving. Her other film credits include 'Twilight Zone: The Movie' (1983), 'Blue Velvet' (1986), 'A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors' (1987), and 'Inferno' (1999). Following the death of her first husband, Pointer married actor Robert Symonds in 1980. Symonds died in 2007 at the age of 80. The actress is survived by her three children, along with grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Her grandson Gabriel Barreto—the son of Amy Irving—shared a touching 'She will be missed by so many,' the 34-year-old added. Actress Victoria Principal, 75, also paid homage to Pointer, who played her onscreen mother in 'Dallas.' 'Priscilla Pointer, my favorite TV mama & a wonderful woman, passed away today,' Principal
Newsweek
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
'Dallas' Star Priscilla Pointer's Cause of Death Revealed
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Dallas star Priscilla Pointer died on Monday at the age of 100 from natural causes, said her son. The Context The actress started out on Broadway, before landing roles in television and film. Most notably, Pointer starred as Rebecca Barnes Wentworth on the long-running soap opera Dallas, and she appeared as Mrs. Snell in Stephen King's 1976 horror film Carrie. In the movie, she played the mother of her real-life daughter, Oscar-nominated actress Amy Irving. Other credits to her name include: Knots Landing, N.Y.P.D., ER, Twilight Zone: The Movie and many more. Pointer wed director Jules Irving in 1947, and they had three children together: Katie Irving, David Irving and Amy Irving. The couple was married until 1979 when he died of a heart attack, and she later went on to marry The Exorcist and Catch Me If You Can actor Robert Symonds. Amy Irving (L) and her mother, Priscilla Pointer (R), attend the after-party for the opening night of "A Safe Harbor For Elizabeth Bishop" at Sarabeth's on March 30, 2006 in New York City. Amy Irving (L) and her mother, Priscilla Pointer (R), attend the after-party for the opening night of "A Safe Harbor For Elizabeth Bishop" at Sarabeth's on March 30, 2006 in New York To Know On Monday, Amy Irving took to Instagram to announce her mother's death. "Priscilla Pointer, May 18th, 1924-April 28th, 2025. Priscilla Pointer, acclaimed stage television and film actress, and mother of David, Katie, and Amy Irving, died peacefully in her sleep at the age of 100, hopefully to run off with her 2 adoring husbands and her many dogs," the statement read. "She most definitely will be missed." Pointer died at an assisted-living facility in Ridgefield, Connecticut of natural causes, director David Irving confirmed to USA TODAY. In an interview with The Los Angeles Times in 1994, Amy Irving spoke out about about her upbringing. "I can't imagine a more wonderful way of growing up. Instead of using babysitters, Mama would put us in the front row where she could watch us from the stage," the now-71-year-old said. "My father was an amazing artistic director, and the values of the Actor's Workshop were special. It was about the work, not money or fame. Things were very disillusioning when I got out into the real world." Pointer is survived by her three children and her eight grandchildren. What People Are Saying Following news of Pointer's death, both celebrities and fans shared tributes on social media. Fellow Dallas star Victoria Principal wrote via Instagram: "Priscilla Pointer, my favorite TV mama & a wonderful woman, passed away today. My sincere condolences to Amy Irving & all of Priscilla's family. Always a special place in my heart. RIP ❤️🕊️" Conan house band member Jimmy Vivino commented underneath Amy Irving's Instagram announcement: "Sorry for your loss but what a wonderful long life. So beautiful 💙 Obviously the acorn (which didn't fall far from) is now the tree 🙏🏻" Fan Donn Swaby posted on Amy Irving's message: "Amy, I am so sorry for your loss. I remember your amazingly talented mother from several films from my childhood. Praying for you and your family." Another fan, Cody Carrera, added: "My condolences to you and your family. She was a force on screen. An absolute talent. What a life well lived and she will be missed. ❤️"
The Star
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Star
'Dallas' actress Priscilla Pointer, mother of Amy Irving, dies at 100
Priscilla Pointer, an actress known for Dallas and the mother of actress Amy Irving, has died. She was 100. Photo: Priscilla Pointer, an actress known for Dallas and the mother of actress Amy Irving, has died. She was 100. Writer-director and USC professor David Irving, her son, said Pointer died Monday (April 28) at an assisted living facility in Ridgefield, Connecticut, the United States. Pointer was born May 18, 1924, in New York City. She began her acting career on theatre stages in New York in productions like A Streetcar Named Desire , often under the direction of husband Jules Irving. She also appeared in the 1970 Broadway revival of Camino Real and the 1973 revival of Street Car . Pointer and Irving met in Europe after an army production of Brother Rat . The couple went on to start The San Francisco Actor's Workshop. 'Instead of using babysitters, Mama would put us in the front row where she could watch us from the stage,' Irving said in a 1994 interview with the Los Angeles Times . Pointer played Irving's mum in Brian DePalma's horror classic, and Stephen King adaptation, Carrie and appeared with her daughter in six other movies, including A Show Of Force and Micki + Maude – which also starred Pointer's second husband Robert Symonds. She starred in three of her son's feature films, Rumpelstiltskin – which starred sister Amy – C.H.U.D. II: Bud The Chud and Goodbye, Cruel World . She also played Kyle MacLachlan's in David Lynch's Blue Velvet and in Sean Penn's cold war-thriller The Falcon And The Snowman . Pointer had a recurring role on soap opera Dallas as the mother of Pamela Ewing, played by Victoria Principal. Other credits include Mommie Dearest , A Nightmare On Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors , Twilight Zone: The Movie and ER . Pointer 'died peacefully in her sleep at the age of 100, hopefully to run off with her 2 adoring husbands and her many dogs. She most definitely will be missed,' Amy Irving wrote on Instagram alongside a carousel of images of her mum. She is survived by her three children, David, Katie and Amy. – New York Daily News/Tribune News Service
USA Today
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Actress Priscilla Pointer, 'Dallas' star and mother of Amy Irving, dies at 100
Actress Priscilla Pointer, 'Dallas' star and mother of Amy Irving, dies at 100 Actress Priscilla Pointer, best known for her roles in the 1980s soap opera "Dallas" and horror film classic "Carrie," has died. She was 100. Pointer, whose children included fellow actress Amy Irving and director David Irving, died on April 28 at an assisted-living facility in Ridgefield, Connecticut, David confirmed to USA TODAY on April 29. The late actress died of natural causes. Amy Irving mourned Pointer's death in a heartfelt tribute post on Instagram, which featured several photos of Pointer and her family over the years. "Priscilla Pointer, acclaimed stage television and film actress, and mother of David, Katie, and Amy Irving, died peacefully in her sleep at the age of 100, hopefully to run off with her 2 adoring husbands and her many dogs," Amy wrote. "She most definitely will be missed." Born in May 1924 to artists Augusta and Kenneth Pointer, the New York-bred actress got her start in the theater, where she performed in touring productions of "A Streetcar Named Desire," "The Country Wife" and "The Condemned of Altona." Pointer scored her first television role in 1954 with a two-episode stint on the adventure drama series "The New Adventures of China Smith," according to the actress's IMDb page. Throughout the '70s, Pointer appeared on several TV series including "McCloud," "The Rockford Files," "Kojak," "Police Woman" and "Phyllis." In 1976, the actress made the leap to the silver screen with roles in "The Great Texas Dynamite Chase," "Carrie" and "Nickelodeon." "Carrie," a supernatural horror about an ostracized teen with telekinetic powers, saw Pointer co-star with daughter Amy Irving. Amy played Sue Snell, a classmate of Carrie's who is scarred by the girl's deadly rampage, while Pointer portrayed Snell's mother. Lulu Roman dies: Gospel singer and longtime 'Hee Haw' cast member was 78 In the '80s, Pointer became a household name in the soap opera world thanks to a recurring role on the Emmy-winning series "Dallas." Pointer played Rebecca Barnes Wentworth, mother of Ken Kercheval's Cliff Barnes, from 1981-1983. Pointer also joined creative forces with her son David Irving. David directed Pointer in the 1987 musical fantasy "Rumpelstiltskin," which starred Amy Irving alongside Billy Barty and Clive Revill. In her personal life, Pointer married fellow actor Jules Irving in 1947 after the two met in Europe during an army production of "Brother Rat" following World War II. The couple later formed the Actor's Workshop, a theater company in San Francisco. Lar Park Lincoln dies: 'Knots Landing' and 'Friday the 13th' actress was 63 Pointer and Jules, who remained married until Jules' 1979 death, shared three children: Katie, David and Amy Irving. Pointer continued acting throughout the '90s, appearing in series such as "The Flash," "ER" and "Touched by An Angel." Her final role was a 2008 voiceover performance in the Jeff Daniels-starring TV movie "Sweet Nothing in My Ear."
Forbes
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
‘Priscilla Pointer, ‘Dallas' Actress And Mother Of Amy Irving Dies At 100
NEW YORK - MARCH 30: Actress Amy Irving and mother Priscilla Pointer attend the after party for the ... More opening night of "A Safe Harbor For Elizabeth Bishop" at Sarabeth's on March 30, 2006 in New York City. (Photo by) Priscilla Pointer, who is remembered for her role of Rebecca Wentworth on Dallas, has died. The actress, who was 100, passed away in her sleep on April 29. Pointer joined the cast of Dallas in season four as the estranged mother of Pamela Barnes Ewing (Victoria Principal) and her brother Cliff Barnes (Ken Kercheval) in season four in 1981. Eventually the family, including daughter Katherine Wentworth (Morgan Brittany), reunited until her character was killed in a mid-air collision while flying in the company jet in 1986. Married American actors Robert Symonds (1926 - 2007) and Priscilla Pointer attend a wrap party for ... More 'Dallas' at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, Beverly Hills, California, February 6, 1982. (Photo by Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images) Born May 18, 1924, in New York City, Priscilla Pointer began her career as a stage actress on Broadway, as well as tours in A Streetcar Named Desire, The Country Wife and The Condemned of Altona. She debuted on television in 1954 in two episodes of syndicated drama The New Adventures of China Smith. Later guest roles included the series N.Y.P.D., Matt Lincoln, The Name of the Game, McCloud, Adam-12, The Rockford Files, Kojak, Cannon, Police Woman and Harry O. Pointer's film resume included Carrie (1976), where she played the onscreen mother of her daughter Amy Irving; The Onion Field (1979), Mommie Dearest (1981), Twilight Zone: The Movie (1983); David Lynch's Blue Velvet (1986); and A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: and Coyote Moon (1999). She also played the onscreen mother to Amy Irving in Honeysuckle Rose (1980) Los Angeles, CA - 1985: (L-R) Keenan Wynn, Priscilla Pointer appearing in the ABC tv series 'Call to ... More Glory', episode 'JFK'. (Photo by Chic Donchin /American Broadcasting Companies via Getty Images) In addition to Carrie, she played the onscreen mother to Amy Irving in Honeysuckle Rose (1980) and Carried Away (1996). They were both in the films The Competition in 1980 and Micki & Maude in 1984.
