Priscilla Pointer, born in New York on May 18, 1924, is an American actress whose career spanned over five decades across theater, film, and television. She began her career on the stage, performing on Broadway and becoming a member of the Actors Studio. She is known to the general public for her character roles in prominent films. Her most notable performances include Mrs. Snell in *Carrie* (1976), where she acted alongside her daughter Amy Irving, and Mrs. Beaumont in David Lynch's *Blue Velvet* (1986). She also appeared in *Mommie Dearest* (1981) and *A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors* (1987). On television, her most prominent recurring role was that of Rebecca Barnes Wentworth in the popular series *Dallas*. For her performance in *Carrie*, she earned a Saturn Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress, solidifying her reputation as a versatile and reliable actress in the American film and television landscape.