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From left: Paula Kelly, Shirley Maclaine and Chita Rivera in ‘Sweet Charity’, Martha Graham, Donald MacKayle and Alvin Ailey. Legal Statement. Actress Paula Kelly who earned Emmy nominations for roles on NBC’s 1980s sitcom 'Night Court' died at age 77.
Other television credits include a mid-’80s run on daytime’s Santa Barbara and co-choreographing, with Michael Kidd, BBC’s 1976 presentation of Peter Pan. Kelly is is survived by her aunt Pearl Mackey of Jacksonville, Florida; longtime companion George Parkington; niece Dina McCarthy and nephew Lehman Brockett. ©2020 FOX News Network, LLC. Paula Kelly, an actress who earned Emmy nominations for roles on NBC’s 1980s sitcom Night Court and 1989 ABC miniseries The Women of Brewster Place, died February 8 … “Her unassuming leadership was marked by compassion, elegance and grace,” said Ebony Repertory Theatre producing artistic director Wren T. Brown. Kelly appeared in numerous TV series from the 1970s through the ’90s, including "Sanford & Son," "Medical Center," "The Streets of San Francisco," "Police Woman" and "The Richard Pryor Show."
Fox News Flash top entertainment and celebrity headlines are here. Her death was announced by her family and Los Angeles’ Ebony Repertory Theatre. Paula Kelly, an actress who earned Emmy nominations for roles on NBC’s 1980s sitcom "Night Court" and 1989 ABC miniseries "The Women of Brewster Place," died February 8 in Whittier, Calif., from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Politicians & World Leaders Weigh In On Biden-Harris Election, Focus Nabs Its First Back-To-Back No. A celebration of Kelly’s life will be held in Los Angeles at the Nate Holden Performing Arts Center.
Kelly appeared in numerous TV series from the 1970s through the ’90s, including Sanford & Son, Medical Center, The Streets of San Francisco, Police Woman and The Richard Pryor Show. ", Raphael Coleman Dies: ‘Nanny McPhee’ Child Star And Climate Activist Was 25. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Notable Hollywood & Entertainment Industry Deaths In 2020: Photo Gallery.
Kelly came out of retirement in 2009 to join the cast of Ebony Repertory Theatre’s production of Crowns by Regina Taylor at L.A.’s Nate Holden Performing Arts Center; the production later moved to Pasadena Playhouse. On stage, Kelly appeared in Don’t Bother Me, I Can’t Cope at the Mark Taper Forum (for which she won a Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle best supporting actress award), the West Coast premiere of Sophisticated Ladies opposite Gregory Hines at the Shubert Theatre and Stevie Wants to Play the Blues directed by Simon Callow at L.A.T.C. Her second supporting actress Emmy nomination came in in 1989, when she played the lesbian Theresa in the two-night miniseries The Women of Brewster Place, produced by Oprah Winfrey’s Harpo Productions. “Her unassuming leadership was marked by compassion, elegance and grace,” said Ebony Repertory Theatre producing artistic director Wren T. Brown. “She was a rare and gifted artist, whom we will cherish forever.”. A celebration of Kelly’s life will be held in Los Angeles at the Nate Holden Performing Arts Center. 1 Openings With ‘Let Him Go’ In Pandemic Market, ‘Jurassic World: Dominion’ Wraps; Colin Trevorrow & Donna Langley Discuss The Epic Journey. Launch dates for broadcast, cable and streaming programs, Up-to-date lists for broadcast, cable and streaming series, Pandemic-proof vs. pandemic-contingent broadcast lineups, Signup for Breaking News Alerts & Newsletters, Get our latest storiesin the feed of your favorite networks. In one memorable performance, she played an arrogant doctor called upon to treat the young Janet Jackson’s character in a 1979 episode of CBS’ "Good Times.". Check out what's clicking today in entertainment. Raised in New York City’s Harlem neighborhood, Kelly attended the Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art before graduating from Julliard School of Music, where she studied under Graham. She was 77. (Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty Image) Kelly, who was also a dancer, choreographer and singer, had her breakthrough role of Helene in Bob Fosse’s 1969 film Sweet Charity, sharing the screen with star Shirley MacLaine and Chita Rivera in such musical numbers as “There’s Gotta Be Something Better Than This” and the showstopper “Hey, Big Spender.” She’d already played the role in a West End stage production. ', 'Veep' star Julia Louis-Dreyfus congratulates 'Madam Vice President' Kamala Harris with nod to TV comedy, Hollywood conservatives praise Trump, deny Joe Biden's presidential victory: 'Throw out every illegal vote', Celebrities react to Joe Biden defeating Donald Trump to become 46th president of the United States. attended the Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art before graduating from Julliard School of Music, where she studied under Graham. Send us a tip using our annonymous form. Related Story Other film credits include The Andromeda Strain (1971), Uptown Saturday Night (1974) and Once Upon a Time When We Were Colored (1995). Details will be announced at a later date. (Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty Image), Fox News Flash top entertainment headlines for Feb. 12, Why 'The Rock' is endorsing THIS candidate, Dave Chappelle returns to 'SNL' -- 4 years after saying he'd 'give Trump a chance', 'SNL' cold open shows CNN celebrating Biden's win, mocks Trump's vote-count complaints, How celebrities are celebrating Joe Biden's victory: 'It's a party in the USA! All Rights reserved. She was 77. Robert Conrad Dies: Star Of 'The Wild Wild West' & 'Baa Baa Black Sheep' Was 84.
In 1984, she earned an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for her performance as "Night Court‘s" public defender Liz Williams. “She was a rare and gifted artist, whom we will cherish forever.”. or redistributed. Other film credits include "The Andromeda Strain" (1971), "Uptown Saturday Night" (1974) and "Once Upon a Time When We Were Colored" (1995).