Priscilla Pointer

Priscilla Pointer was a celebrated American actress known for her extensive work in theater, television, and film. Born on May 18, 1924, in New York City to artist parents, she began her stage career in the 1950s and co-founded the San Francisco Actors Workshop in 1952. Pointer gained recognition in the 1970s with notable roles in films such as 'Carrie' and 'Blue Velvet,' and she is perhaps best known for her television role as Rebecca Barnes Wentworth in 'Dallas.' A mother of three, including actress Amy Irving, Pointer passed away peacefully at the age of 100, leaving behind a legacy cherished by her family and colleagues.