Karen Black
Acting
Born July 1, 1939 · Park Ridge, Illinois, USA
Biography
Karen Blanche Black (née Ziegler; July 1, 1939 – August 8, 2013) was an American actress, screenwriter, singer, and songwriter. She rose to prominence for her work in various studio and independent films in the 1970s, frequently portraying eccentric and offbeat characters, and established herself as a figure of New Hollywood. Her career spanned over 50 years and includes nearly 200 credits in both independent and mainstream films. Black received numerous accolades throughout her career, including two Golden Globe Awards, as well as an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress. A na…
Known For · 40 titles
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
The Mike Douglas Show
Saturday Night Live
Murder, She Wrote
Miami Vice
Adam-12
Mannix
The Carol Burnett Show
Party of Five
American Playhouse
Profiler
The F.B.I.
The Big Valley
The Invaders
Run for Your Life
People's Choice Awards
Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!
The Name of the Game
The Hitchhiker
Faerie Tale Theatre
The Hunger
Ghost Story
Police Story
Rude Awakening
Judd, for the Defense
The Second Hundred Years
Russians in the City of Angels
E/R
Worlds Beyond
Easy Rider
Tales of the City
House of 1000 Corpses
The Player
The Great Gatsby
Airport 1975
Moon Over Miami
Nashville
Five Easy Pieces
Capricorn One