Paula Irvine embarked on her entertainment journey at the tender age of five, with a stint in several musicals, showcasing her exceptional singing and dancing skills at the Whimsey Works Theatre in Hollywood, where she impressively won the group's best actress award. Her sweet and melodious voice soon led her to lend her voice to various Walt Disney Studios projects, including the iconic films "The Black Hole" (1979) and "The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh" (1977).
As Paula entered her teenage years, she began taking professional acting classes in the evenings after school to hone her dramatic skills. Her first television appearance was in a CBS Schoolbreak Special (1984) titled "My Dissident Mom" alongside the renowned actor Martin Sheen. This marked the beginning of a string of notable roles on television, including "A Year in the Life" (1987),"Santa Barbara" (1984),"Bates Motel" (1987),and "Beverly Hills, 90210" (1990).
In 1988, Paula starred alongside James Le Gros, Reggie Bannister, and Angus Scrimm in the action-packed and long-awaited sequel "Phantasm II" (1988),playing the role of "Liz". This performance remains her most memorable to date, with a strong cult following and praised by Phantasm's fans worldwide. Unfortunately, her brief appearance in "Phantasm III: Lord of the Dead" (1994) was limited to some archival footage from the previous installment, inserted at the beginning of the film.
Paula Irvine has also co-starred in several feature films, including "Party Camp" (1987) and "Doin' Time on Planet Earth" (1988).
