Priscilla Pointer, born on May 18, 1924, in New York City, is a retired American actress who began her career in the theater in the late 1940s, including productions on Broadway.

She later moved to Hollywood and made appearances on television starting in the early 1950s. She is the mother of actress and singer Amy Irving, making her the former mother-in-law of filmmakers Steven Spielberg and Bruno Barreto. She turned 100 years old in May 2024.

Priscilla Pointer was married to film and stage director Jules Irving from 1947 until his death in 1979, and they had three children, including actress Amy Irving. After Jules' death, she married actor Robert Symonds in 1980, and they remained together until his death in 2007. Her career spanned over six decades, during which she appeared in numerous films, television shows, and stage productions.

Her filmography includes notable movies such as "Carrie" (1976), where she played the onscreen mother of Amy Irving's character, "The Onion Field" (1979), "Mommie Dearest" (1981), "Twilight Zone: The Movie" (1983), "A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors" (1987), and "Blue Velvet" (1986). She also appeared in several TV shows, including "Dallas," "L.A. Law," "The A-Team," "Judging Amy," and "Cold Case".

She often played the role of a stern, no-nonsense teacher, doctor, or judge. Despite taking a hiatus to raise her children, she returned to acting in the early 1970s and continued to work in film and television until her retirement in 2014.