She became widely known after starring alongside her daughter Amy Irving in the 1976 film Carrie. Pointer also delivered memorable performances in cult classics such as Blue Velvet (1986), Twilight Zone: The Movie (1983), and A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors (1987). On television, she appeared in popular series of the time, including Dallas and The Waltons.
Pointer not only left her mark through her acting career but also as a member of a prominent artistic family. She was the wife of film director Jules Irving and the mother of acclaimed actress Amy Irving.
Her powerful acting and deep roots in the arts earned her a respected place in Hollywood history.
