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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
CNN
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- CNN
Priscilla Pointer, ‘Dallas' and ‘Carrie' star and mother of actress Amy Irving, dead at 100
Priscilla Pointer, the actress best known for playing formidable mothers in 'Dallas' and 'Carrie,' has died at age 100. Pointer's daughter, the Oscar-nominated actress Amy Irving, announced her death Tuesday on Instagram, writing that she had 'died peacefully in her sleep at the age of 100, hopefully to run off with her 2 adoring husbands and her many dogs.' Irving, who was married to famed director Steven Spielberg from 1985 until 1989, added: 'She most definitely will be missed.' With a screen career that spanned six decades, Pointer was a familiar face in both television and film. In 'Dallas,' she portrayed the wealthy and enigmatic Rebecca Barnes Wentworth until her character's dramatic exit in a midair plane collision during the show's sixth season. In the 1976 horror classic 'Carrie,' Pointer played the mother of Sue Snell — a high school student portrayed by her real-life daughter Amy in her film debut. The casting became the first of several collaborations between the two. Pointer played Irving's on-screen mother in 'Honeysuckle Rose' (1980) and 'Acts of Love' (1996), and they both appeared in 'The Competition' (1980) and 'Micki & Maude' (1984). Pointer's film credits include 'Looking for Mr. Goodbar' (1977) and 'Blue Velvet' (1986).She also appeared in several independent projects, directed by her son, David Irving. On television, she guest-starred in a wide range of shows from 'The Rockford Files' to 'Judging Amy,' and had a recurring role on 'L.A. Law.' Born in New York City on May 18, 1924, Pointer trained in theater and appeared in multiple Broadway and touring productions. Many of her early stage credits came under the direction of her husband Jules Irving, a former actor and theater director, whom she married in 1947 and with whom she had three children before his death in 1979. Together, they co-founded the San Francisco Actor's Workshop. Pointer died Monday at an assisted living facility in Ridgefield, Connecticut, David Irving told The Hollywood Reporter. Her final acting credit was a voice role in the 2008 television movie 'Sweet Nothing in My Ear.' Pointer, who celebrated her 100th birthday last May, is survived by her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, including actor Gabriel Barreto, who posted a tribute to his grandmother on X Tuesday. 'She was a wonderful mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and a true gift to the craft of acting,' he said. 'She will be missed by so many.'
CNN
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- CNN
Priscilla Pointer, ‘Dallas' and ‘Carrie' star and mother of actress Amy Irving, dead at 100
Priscilla Pointer, the actress best known for playing formidable mothers in 'Dallas' and 'Carrie,' has died at age 100. Pointer's daughter, the Oscar-nominated actress Amy Irving, announced her death Tuesday on Instagram, writing that she had 'died peacefully in her sleep at the age of 100, hopefully to run off with her 2 adoring husbands and her many dogs.' Irving, who was married to famed director Steven Spielberg from 1985 until 1989, added: 'She most definitely will be missed.' With a screen career that spanned six decades, Pointer was a familiar face in both television and film. In 'Dallas,' she portrayed the wealthy and enigmatic Rebecca Barnes Wentworth until her character's dramatic exit in a midair plane collision during the show's sixth season. In the 1976 horror classic 'Carrie,' Pointer played the mother of Sue Snell — a high school student portrayed by her real-life daughter Amy in her film debut. The casting became the first of several collaborations between the two. Pointer played Irving's on-screen mother in 'Honeysuckle Rose' (1980) and 'Acts of Love' (1996), and they both appeared in 'The Competition' (1980) and 'Micki & Maude' (1984). Pointer's film credits include 'Looking for Mr. Goodbar' (1977) and 'Blue Velvet' (1986).She also appeared in several independent projects, directed by her son, David Irving. On television, she guest-starred in a wide range of shows from 'The Rockford Files' to 'Judging Amy,' and had a recurring role on 'L.A. Law.' Born in New York City on May 18, 1924, Pointer trained in theater and appeared in multiple Broadway and touring productions. Many of her early stage credits came under the direction of her husband Jules Irving, a former actor and theater director, whom she married in 1947 and with whom she had three children before his death in 1979. Together, they co-founded the San Francisco Actor's Workshop. Pointer died Monday at an assisted living facility in Ridgefield, Connecticut, David Irving told The Hollywood Reporter. Her final acting credit was a voice role in the 2008 television movie 'Sweet Nothing in My Ear.' Pointer, who celebrated her 100th birthday last May, is survived by her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, including actor Gabriel Barreto, who posted a tribute to his grandmother on X Tuesday. 'She was a wonderful mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and a true gift to the craft of acting,' he said. 'She will be missed by so many.'
CNN
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- CNN
Priscilla Pointer, ‘Dallas' and ‘Carrie' star and mother of actress Amy Irving, dead at 100
Priscilla Pointer, the actress best known for playing formidable mothers in 'Dallas' and 'Carrie,' has died at age 100. Pointer's daughter, the Oscar-nominated actress Amy Irving, announced her death Tuesday on Instagram, writing that she had 'died peacefully in her sleep at the age of 100, hopefully to run off with her 2 adoring husbands and her many dogs.' Irving, who was married to famed director Steven Spielberg from 1985 until 1989, added: 'She most definitely will be missed.' With a screen career that spanned six decades, Pointer was a familiar face in both television and film. In 'Dallas,' she portrayed the wealthy and enigmatic Rebecca Barnes Wentworth until her character's dramatic exit in a midair plane collision during the show's sixth season. In the 1976 horror classic 'Carrie,' Pointer played the mother of Sue Snell — a high school student portrayed by her real-life daughter Amy in her film debut. The casting became the first of several collaborations between the two. Pointer played Irving's on-screen mother in 'Honeysuckle Rose' (1980) and 'Acts of Love' (1996), and they both appeared in 'The Competition' (1980) and 'Micki & Maude' (1984). Pointer's film credits include 'Looking for Mr. Goodbar' (1977) and 'Blue Velvet' (1986).She also appeared in several independent projects, directed by her son, David Irving. On television, she guest-starred in a wide range of shows from 'The Rockford Files' to 'Judging Amy,' and had a recurring role on 'L.A. Law.' Born in New York City on May 18, 1924, Pointer trained in theater and appeared in multiple Broadway and touring productions. Many of her early stage credits came under the direction of her husband Jules Irving, a former actor and theater director, whom she married in 1947 and with whom she had three children before his death in 1979. Together, they co-founded the San Francisco Actor's Workshop. Pointer died Monday at an assisted living facility in Ridgefield, Connecticut, David Irving told The Hollywood Reporter. Her final acting credit was a voice role in the 2008 television movie 'Sweet Nothing in My Ear.' Pointer, who celebrated her 100th birthday last May, is survived by her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, including actor Gabriel Barreto, who posted a tribute to his grandmother on X Tuesday. 'She was a wonderful mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and a true gift to the craft of acting,' he said. 'She will be missed by so many.'
Express Tribune
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Priscilla Pointer, ‘Dallas' actress and SF Actor's Workshop co-founder, dies peacefully at 100
Veteran actress Priscilla Pointer, known for her extensive work in theater, film, and television, and as co-founder of the San Francisco Actor's Workshop, has died peacefully in her sleep at the age of 100, her family confirmed. Pointer's illustrious eight-decade career included memorable roles in Carrie, Blue Velvet, The Onion Field, The Falcon and the Snowman, Looking for Mr. Goodbar, and a long-running role on Dallas. On the iconic TV series, she portrayed the mother of Cliff Barnes, Pamela Barnes Ewing, and Katherine Wentworth across 44 episodes. In 1947, Pointer married director Jules Irving, with whom she helped found the influential San Francisco Actor's Workshop. Their group pioneered Off-Broadway-style productions on the West Coast, premiering works by Arthur Miller, Samuel Beckett, and Bertolt Brecht. In 1965, Pointer debuted on Broadway in Danton's Death and later starred in A Streetcar Named Desire and The Country Wife. Following Irving's death in 1979, Pointer married Robert Symonds, his producing partner. Her television career thrived in the 1970s, with appearances on series like McCloud, The Rockford Files, and Kojak. She also shared the screen with her daughter Amy Irving in films such as Carrie (1976), The Competition (1980), and Honeysuckle Rose (1980). Pointer is survived by her daughters Amy and Katie, son David, son-in-law Kenneth Bowser, and eight grandchildren, including actor Gabriel Barreto, who shared a heartfelt tribute on social media. Her daughter Amy described Pointer as having 'run off with her adoring husbands and many dogs,' celebrating a life rich in artistry and love.
