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Karen Black

Acting · Born July 1, 1939 · Park Ridge, Illinois, USA

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.

Movies with Karen Black

• House of 1000 Corpses (2003) — Mother Firefly
• Easy Rider (1969) — Karen
• Capricorn One (1977) — Judy Drinkwater
• The Player (1992) — Karen Black
• The Great Gatsby (1974) — Myrtle Wilson
• Family Plot (1976) — Fran
• The Day of the Locust (1975) — Faye Greener
• Nashville (1975) — Connie White
• Invaders from Mars (1986) — Linda Magnusson
• Five Easy Pieces (1970) — Rayette Dipesto
• Airport 1975 (1974) — Nancy Pryor
• Wild in Blue (2014) — Justine