Paula Kelly (1943–2020), actress and dancer starred on Broadway and in movies

Paula Kellywas an actress, dancer, and singer known for movies including Sweet Charity, Soylent Green, and Uptown Saturday Night. On Broadway, she debuted in 1964 in Something More! and appeared in other shows including The Dozens, Ovids Metamorphoses, and Sophisticated Ladies. In addition to appearing in Bob Fosses movie adaptation of Sweet Charity, she starred in the show on the London stage, where she won the London Variety Award for Best Supporting Actress. A frequent TV guest, Kelly was Emmy nominated for her recurring role on the first season of 1Night Court1 as Liz Williams. Her other TV appearances include 1The Carol Burnett Show,1 1Sanford and Son,1 1Police Woman,1 1The Golden Girls,1 and the miniseries 1The Women of Brewster Place.1

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Died:February 9, 2020 (Who else died on February 9?)

Details of death:Died at the age of 76.

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What people said about her:1Farewell to a talented genius, Paula Kelly. She was everything 1 Broadway star, movie star, TV star, dancer, model, there was nothing she couldn1t do. She was also a hardcore jazz fan! She was always hanging out listening to the music. RIP Paula.1 1jazz musician Christian McBride

1RIP Paula Kelly. She always brought charisma and energy to her performances. Whether it was TV, Broadway or film. You could see her range in KOJAK as an undercover call girl, GOOD TIMES, her one season on NIGHT COURT, or UPTOWN SATURDAY NIGHT, she was always special.1 1voice actor Lee Sanders

Full obituary:Broadway World

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