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Shirley Prestia
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Shirley Prestia

1947 – 2011 · New Orleans, Louisiana, USA · Active 1979–2005

Shirley Prestia appears in Pandemonium (1982), a film that blends slasher elements with dark comedy in a unique way. Her role contributes to the film's chaotic atmosphere, where humor and horror collide. With its campy tone and outrageous scenarios, Pandemonium showcases Prestia's ability to navigate the eccentricities of cult cinema, making her a fitting presence in this exploration of genre boundaries. As part of the film's ensemble, she helps elevate the narrative's absurdity, embodying the spirit of 1980s exploitation.

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Pandemonium

Pandemonium

1982 ★ 4.6
as Morgue Attendant

A former high school student who always wanted to be a cheerleader decides to reopen the cheerleading program at her former high school after years of closure for being targeted by a serial killer.

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Filmography

58 credits
2000s 11 credits
2005
The War at Home as Vicky's Mom
TV ★ 6.9
2004
Memron as Janet Kelso
Movie ★ 5.0
2003
Rent Control as Aunt Rose
Movie ★ 4.7
2003
10-8: Officers on Duty as Judge McGonagle
TV ★ 7.9
2002
Half & Half as Grace
TV ★ 8.3
2002
TV ★ 6.4
2001
The Shrink Is In as Woman in Elevator
Movie ★ 4.9
2000
What Women Want as Coffee Shop Customer
Movie ★ 6.5
2000
Curb Your Enthusiasm as Car Customer #3
TV ★ 8.0
2000
The Weber Show as Secretary
TV ★ 8.2
2000
Nikki as Salesclerk
TV ★ 5.9
1990s 34 credits
1999
Family Law as Judge
TV ★ 8.1
1998
Will & Grace as Mrs. Pressman
TV ★ 6.9
1998
Charmed as Fran Peters
TV ★ 8.2
1997
Wag the Dog as Crossfire Moderator
Movie ★ 6.9
1997
Ally McBeal as Saleswoman
TV ★ 6.5
1997
The Practice as Attorney Abby Smythe
TV ★ 7.7
1996
TV ★ 7.8
1996
Suddenly Susan as Shirley
TV ★ 5.9
1995
Species as Victoria Roth, Ph.D.
Movie ★ 6.0
1995
Hope and Gloria as Eleanore
TV ★ 6.3
1995
The Single Guy as Saleslady
TV ★ 5.8
1995
Caroline in the City as Ruth Glickman
TV ★ 6.5
1995
Can't Hurry Love as Supervisor
TV ★ 6.5
1995
TV ★ 5.0
1994
Movie ★ 6.3
1994
Babylon 5 as Barbara
TV ★ 8.0
1994
Party of Five as Demanding Customer
TV ★ 7.0
1994
TV ★ 7.3
1993
Frasier as Saleswoman
TV ★ 7.7
1993
Almost Home as Female Customer
TV ★ 6.3
1993
NYPD Blue as Jury Foreperson
TV ★ 7.1
1992
Final Analysis as D.A. Kaufman
Movie ★ 5.8
1992
Movie ★ 5.9
1992
Hoffa as Hoffa's Secretary
Movie ★ 6.3
1992
Movie ★ 4.4
1992
Mad About You as Tourist
TV ★ 6.7
1992
Martin as Madame Anaconda
TV ★ 7.6
1991
Write to Kill as Police Matron
Movie ★ 5.8
1991
The Torkelsons as Female Customer
TV ★ 8.2
1991
Pacific Station as Madame Zora
TV ★ 5.7
1991
TV ★ 7.4
1991
Step by Step as Betty Jenkins
TV ★ 7.8
1990
Dream On as Maureen
TV ★ 7.0
1990
The Fanelli Boys as Nina Donatelli
TV ★ 7.3
1980s 12 credits
1988
TV ★ 6.4
1987
TV ★ 7.7
1986
Hollywood Zap as Store Cashier
Movie ★ 3.3
1986
ALF as Delores
TV ★ 7.6
1986
L.A. Law as Nina Coffey
TV ★ 7.1
1985
TV ★ 7.6
1984
TV ★ 5.6
1984
Night Court as Madame Rochelle
TV ★ 7.3
1982
Pandemonium as Morgue Attendant
Movie ★ 4.7
1982
Family Ties as Receptionist
TV ★ 7.2
1982
Cheers as Nurse
TV ★ 7.6
1982
St. Elsewhere as Judith Phelps
TV ★ 5.7
1970s 1 credit
1979
Knots Landing as Shopper
TV ★ 6.9