Angela Paton
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Person

Angela Paton

Known for
Acting
Born
January 11, 1930
Died
May 16, 2016
Place of birth
Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Also known as
Angela Payton

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Biography

Angela Paton was an American stage, film, and television actress and theatre director. She was born in Brooklyn, New York, in 1930. Described as a "natural comic" and one of the "legends of the local stage" of San Francisco, she was a veteran of the American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) and one of A.C.T.'s leading actresses in its first few seasons. After leaving A.C.T. in the early 1970s, Paton and her husband founded and ran the Berkeley Stage Company for a number of years. She appeared in 38 films and over 50 TV series.

Some of her notable film roles include Mrs. Lancaster, the innkeeper, in Groundhog Day (1993) and Grandma in American Wedding (2003). She also had recurring roles on the television shows Thirtysomething (1987-1991), My Name is Earl (2005-2009), and The War at Home (2005-2007).

Paton was a respected figure in the Bay Area theater community, and she was awarded the Bay Area Theater Critics Circle Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in 1987 for her performance in the play "The Beauty Queen of Leenane." She was also a member of the Actors' Equity Association and the Screen Actors Guild.

Paton died in Oakland, California, in 2016, at the age of 86.

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Filmography

  • HarveyFilm · 2021 · as Mrs. Ethel Chauvenet
  • I Didn't Do ItTV · 2014 · as Mrs. Klasby · 1 episode
  • I Am IFilm · 2013 · as Doris
  • Sons of TucsonTV · 2010 · as Ethel · 1 episode
  • The Final SeasonFilm · 2007 · as Anne Akers
  • The Valley of LightFilm · 2007 · as Granny
  • Four KingsTV · 2006 · as Betty · 1 episode
  • Grey's AnatomyTV · 2005 · as Martha Elkin · 1 episode
  • MediumTV · 2005 · as Mrs. Halstead · 1 episode
  • My Name Is EarlTV · 2005 · as Old Woman · 1 episode
  • Numb3rsTV · 2005 · as Eyewitness · 1 episode
  • Red EyeFilm · 2005 · as Nice Lady
  • American WeddingFilm · 2003 · as Grandma
  • Die, Mommie, Die!Film · 2003 · as Angela's Fan
  • The United States of LelandFilm · 2003 · as Airplane Woman
  • Early Bird SpecialFilm · 2001 · as Mrs. Carmichael
  • Joe DirtFilm · 2001 · as Woman with Roadrunner
  • Boston PublicTV · 2000 · as Mrs. Walsh · 2 episodes
  • Curb Your EnthusiasmTV · 2000 · as Ruth · 1 episode
  • The JoyridersFilm · 1999 · as Rita Mae Tuttle
  • JesseTV · 1998 · as Mrs. Baum · 1 episode
  • L.A. DoctorsTV · 1998 · as Mrs. Gerken · 1 episode
  • The ConFilm · 1998 · as Lyla
  • The Wedding SingerFilm · 1998 · as Faye
  • George & LeoTV · 1997 · as Mrs. Johnson · 4 episodes
  • LolitaFilm · 1997 · as Mrs. Holmes
  • Caroline in the CityTV · 1995 · as Mrs.Larson · 1 episode
  • CybillTV · 1995 · as Evelyn Minnow · 1 episode
  • Home for the HolidaysFilm · 1995 · as Woman on Airplane
  • JAGTV · 1995 · as Elena Motley · 1 episode
  • SlidersTV · 1995 · as Mrs. Meadows · 1 episode
  • Star Trek: VoyagerTV · 1995 · as Aunt Adah · 1 episode
  • The Home CourtTV · 1995 · as Marie Grant · 1 episode
  • Blue SkyFilm · 1994 · as Dottie Owens
  • Chicago HopeTV · 1994 · as Irene · 1 episode
  • Clean SlateFilm · 1994 · as Shirley Pogue
  • ERTV · 1994 · as Mrs. Ransom · 1 episode
  • Trapped in ParadiseFilm · 1994 · as Hattie Anderson
  • Where Are My Children?Film · 1994 · as Ellie McNeil
  • And the Band Played OnFilm · 1993 · as Woman in Denver
  • Dave's WorldTV · 1993 · as Mrs. Begley · 1 episode
  • Groundhog DayFilm · 1993 · as Mrs. Lancaster
  • The X-FilesTV · 1993 · as Mrs. Lukesh · 1 episode
  • Criminal BehaviorFilm · 1992 · as Adelaide
  • Keep the ChangeFilm · 1992 · as Dinah
  • The Last of His TribeFilm · 1992 · as Mrs. Gustafson
  • Home ImprovementTV · 1991 · as Irma · 2 episodes
  • Lies of the TwinsFilm · 1991 · as Mrs. Shearer
  • Love, Lies and MurderTV · 1991 · as Parole Board Member #3 · 2 episodes
  • Cop RockTV · 1990 · as Juror · 1 episode
  • FlatlinersFilm · 1990 · as Doctor
  • Welcome Home, Roxy CarmichaelFilm · 1990 · as Gloria Sikes
  • WingsTV · 1990 · as Sandy · 1 episode
  • Doogie Howser, M.D.TV · 1989 · as Betty Jameson · 1 episode
  • Manhunt: Search for the Night StalkerFilm · 1989 · as Mrs. Webster
  • Quantum LeapTV · 1989 · as Lottie Sammis · 1 episode
  • Roe vs. WadeFilm · 1989 · Acting
  • Dear JohnTV · 1988 · as Mother Superior · 1 episode
  • The Wonder YearsTV · 1988 · as Woman at City Hall · 1 episode
  • Falcon CrestTV · 1981 · as Harriet Anderson · 6 episodes
  • Sister of the BrideFilm · 1980 · Director
  • Dirty HarryFilm · 1971 · as Homicide Detective (uncredited)

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