Person Biography:
Pamela was born in Virginia Beach, Virginia, and later moved to Hollywood, California, before relocating to Austin, Texas, and eventually settling in Atlanta, Georgia in 2023. She began performing at the age of 4 and made her professional debut on stage with the "Weaver Sisters" at USO shows, naval hospitals, and USO clubs in the Tidewater Area.
Pamela's television debut was at the age of 6 on The Ted Mack Talent Hour. She went on to perform in over 100 plays on both the East and West Coasts, as well as more than 15 films and 4 television shows by 2011. At the age of 30, she landed the role of Sophie Tucker, Bob Hope's best friend, in A Salute to Bob Hope, realizing her childhood dream of performing with Mr. Hope.
She has also appeared in numerous films, including "Butterfly" and "Joey Takes A Cab," and has studied with renowned acting teachers such as Joseph Bernard, Stella Adler, and received a scholarship to attend the Lee Strasberg Institute in Hollywood.
Pamela has worked in the entertainment legal field as an executive legal secretary, learning about contracts and the business side of film and television. She has also been employed as a music copyist for her husband's band and as a personal assistant to internationally known singer-songwriter, Paul Anka.
In addition to her acting career, Pamela has experienced a range of personal struggles, including heartaches in love, family, and illness. However, she believes that these experiences have allowed her to appreciate life to its fullest and have enriched her character.
Pamela is also the founder of the Austin Actors Conservatory, a group of professional actors who present live staged readings of screenplays and teleplays, and provide educational seminars. She has also directed and edited the documentary portion of "Keepers of the Light," a true story that she felt compelled to share with the world.
She is perhaps best known for her role as Marc Lee's mom in the film "American Sniper."
