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Karen Allen

Bio: Karen Jane Allen (born October 5, 1951) is an American actress best known for her role as Marion Ravenwood in Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) and Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008). Allen has also had roles in films including National Lampoon's Animal House (1978), The Wanderers (1979), Cruising (1980), Starman (1984), Scrooged (1988), The Sandlot (1993), and Poster Boy (2004)
Born: Fri, Oct 05 1951
Birthplace: Carrollton, Illinois, USA
Karen Allen is 73 years old
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Poster of The Easy Kind
The Easy Kind
Karen Allen was
72 in The Easy Kind
as 'Kathy'.
Fri, Aug 30 2024
Poster of Unsinkable: Titanic Untold
Unsinkable: Titanic Untold
Karen Allen was
72 in Unsinkable: Titanic Untold
as 'Nancy Smith'.
Sun, Mar 10 2024
Poster of A Stage of Twilight
A Stage of Twilight
Karen Allen was
72 in A Stage of Twilight
as 'Cora'.
Thu, Mar 07 2024
Poster of The Unofficial Science of Indiana Jones
The Unofficial Science of Indiana Jones
Karen Allen was
72 in The Unofficial Science of Indiana Jones
as 'Self'.
Mon, Jan 01 2024
Poster of Timeless Heroes: Indiana Jones & Harrison Ford
Timeless Heroes: Indiana Jones & Harrison Ford
Karen Allen was
72 in Timeless Heroes: Indiana Jones & Harrison Ford
as 'Self'.
Fri, Dec 01 2023
Poster of Indiana Jones and the Treasure of the Aztecs
Indiana Jones and the Treasure of the Aztecs
Karen Allen was
71 in Indiana Jones and the Treasure of the Aztecs
as 'Marion (voice)'.
Tue, Sep 05 2023
Poster of Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny
Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny
Karen Allen was
71 in Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny
as 'Marion'.
Sun, Jun 25 2023
Poster of Indiana Jones: The Search for the Lost Golden Age
Indiana Jones: The Search for the Lost Golden Age
Karen Allen was
69 in Indiana Jones: The Search for the Lost Golden Age
as 'Self - Actress (archive footage)'.
Fri, May 07 2021
Poster of Things Heard & Seen
Things Heard & Seen
Karen Allen was
69 in Things Heard & Seen
as 'Mare Laughton'.
Thu, Apr 29 2021
Poster of Colewell
Colewell
Karen Allen was
67 in Colewell
as 'Nora'.
Sat, Apr 13 2019
Poster of A Tree. A Rock. A Cloud.
A Tree. A Rock. A Cloud.
Karen Allen was
65 in A Tree. A Rock. A Cloud.
as 'director'.
Sat, Mar 11 2017
Poster of Year by the Sea
Year by the Sea
Karen Allen was
64 in Year by the Sea
as 'Joan'.
Sat, Apr 16 2016
Poster of Bad Hurt
Bad Hurt
Karen Allen was
64 in Bad Hurt
as 'Elaine Kendall'.
Fri, Feb 12 2016
Poster of November Christmas
November Christmas
Karen Allen was
59 in November Christmas
as 'Claire Sanford'.
Tue, Jun 21 2011
Poster of White Irish Drinkers
White Irish Drinkers
Karen Allen was
59 in White Irish Drinkers
as 'Margaret'.
Fri, Mar 25 2011
Poster of A Dog Year
A Dog Year
Karen Allen was
57 in A Dog Year
as 'Paula (voice)'.
Thu, Sep 03 2009
Poster of Animal House: The Inside Story
Animal House: The Inside Story
Karen Allen was
56 in Animal House: The Inside Story
as 'Self'.
Wed, Aug 13 2008
Poster of Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
Karen Allen was
56 in Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
as 'Marion Ravenwood'.
Wed, May 21 2008
Poster of Witch's Dungeon: 40 Years of Chills
Witch's Dungeon: 40 Years of Chills
Karen Allen was
54 in Witch's Dungeon: 40 Years of Chills
as 'Self'.
Sun, Jan 01 2006
Poster of Shaka Zulu: The Citadel
Shaka Zulu: The Citadel
Karen Allen was
53 in Shaka Zulu: The Citadel
as 'Katherine Farewell'.
Tue, May 03 2005
Poster of When Will I Be Loved
When Will I Be Loved
Karen Allen was
52 in When Will I Be Loved
as 'Alexandra Barrie'.
Sun, Jun 06 2004
Poster of Poster Boy
Poster Boy
Karen Allen was
52 in Poster Boy
as 'Eunice Kray'.
Sat, May 08 2004
Poster of Indiana Jones: Making the Trilogy
Indiana Jones: Making the Trilogy
Karen Allen was
52 in Indiana Jones: Making the Trilogy
as 'self'.
Tue, Oct 21 2003
Poster of Where Are They Now?: A Delta Alumni Update
Where Are They Now?: A Delta Alumni Update
Karen Allen was
51 in Where Are They Now?: A Delta Alumni Update
as 'Katy Schoenstein'.
Tue, Aug 26 2003
Poster of Plain Dirty
Plain Dirty
Karen Allen was
51 in Plain Dirty
as 'Butcher Lee'.
Mon, Jan 20 2003
Poster of World Traveler
World Traveler
Karen Allen was
50 in World Traveler
as 'Delores'.
Fri, Apr 19 2002
Poster of In the Bedroom
In the Bedroom
Karen Allen was
50 in In the Bedroom
as 'Marla Keyes'.
Fri, Nov 23 2001
Poster of My Horrible Year!
My Horrible Year!
Karen Allen was
49 in My Horrible Year!
as 'Belinda Faulkner'.
Wed, Jul 04 2001
Poster of The Perfect Storm
The Perfect Storm
Karen Allen was
48 in The Perfect Storm
as 'Melissa Brown'.
Thu, Jun 29 2000
Poster of Wind River
Wind River
Karen Allen was
48 in Wind River
as 'Martha'.
Wed, Jun 07 2000
Poster of The Basket
The Basket
Karen Allen was
48 in The Basket
as 'Bessie Emery'.
Fri, May 05 2000
Poster of Falling Sky
Falling Sky
Karen Allen was
48 in Falling Sky
as 'Resse Nicholson'.
Mon, Nov 01 1999
Poster of The Yearbook: An Animal House Reunion
The Yearbook: An Animal House Reunion
Karen Allen was
47 in The Yearbook: An Animal House Reunion
as 'Self - Katy'.
Tue, Oct 13 1998
Poster of All the Winters that Have Been
All the Winters that Have Been
Karen Allen was
45 in All the Winters that Have Been
as 'Hannah Raven'.
Sun, Sep 21 1997
Poster of Til There Was You
Til There Was You
Karen Allen was
45 in Til There Was You
as 'Betty Dawkan (Nick's Mom)'.
Fri, May 30 1997
Poster of Hostile Advances: The Kerry Ellison Story
Hostile Advances: The Kerry Ellison Story
Karen Allen was
44 in Hostile Advances: The Kerry Ellison Story
as 'Margaret'.
Mon, May 27 1996
Poster of Ghost in the Machine
Ghost in the Machine
Karen Allen was
42 in Ghost in the Machine
as 'Terry Munroe'.
Mon, Dec 20 1993
Poster of King of the Hill
King of the Hill
Karen Allen was
41 in King of the Hill
as 'Miss Mathey'.
Fri, Aug 20 1993
Poster of Voyage
Voyage
Karen Allen was
41 in Voyage
as 'Catherine 'Kit' Norvell'.
Tue, Jun 01 1993
Poster of The Sandlot
The Sandlot
Karen Allen was
41 in The Sandlot
as 'Mom'.
Wed, Apr 07 1993
Poster of Rapture
Rapture
Karen Allen was
41 in Rapture
as 'Georgianne Corcoran'.
Thu, Mar 11 1993
Poster of Malcolm X
Malcolm X
Karen Allen was
41 in Malcolm X
as 'Miss Dunne'.
Wed, Nov 18 1992
Poster of Nonsense and Lullabyes: Poems
Nonsense and Lullabyes: Poems
Karen Allen was
40 in Nonsense and Lullabyes: Poems
as '(voice)'.
Wed, Jun 10 1992
Poster of Nonsense and Lullabyes: Nursery Rhymes
Nonsense and Lullabyes: Nursery Rhymes
Karen Allen was
40 in Nonsense and Lullabyes: Nursery Rhymes
as '(voice)'.
Sat, Feb 01 1992
Poster of The Turning
The Turning
Karen Allen was
40 in The Turning
as 'Glory Lawson'.
Wed, Jan 01 1992
Poster of Sweet Talker
Sweet Talker
Karen Allen was
39 in Sweet Talker
as 'Julie Maguire'.
Fri, May 10 1991
Poster of Secret Weapon
Secret Weapon
Karen Allen was
38 in Secret Weapon
as 'Ruth'.
Mon, Mar 19 1990
Poster of Challenger
Challenger
Karen Allen was
38 in Challenger
as 'Christa McAuliffe'.
Sun, Feb 25 1990
Poster of Animal Behavior
Animal Behavior
Karen Allen was
38 in Animal Behavior
as 'Alex Bristow'.
Fri, Oct 27 1989
Poster of Scrooged
Scrooged
Karen Allen was
37 in Scrooged
as 'Claire Phillips'.
Tue, Nov 22 1988
Poster of Backfire
Backfire
Karen Allen was
36 in Backfire
as 'Mara McAndrew'.
Tue, Jun 21 1988
Poster of The Glass Menagerie
The Glass Menagerie
Karen Allen was
36 in The Glass Menagerie
as 'Laura Wingfield'.
Fri, Oct 23 1987
Poster of Terminus
Terminus
Karen Allen was
35 in Terminus
as 'Gus'.
Wed, Jan 28 1987
Poster of Starman
Starman
Karen Allen was
33 in Starman
as 'Jenny Hayden'.
Thu, Dec 13 1984
Poster of Until September
Until September
Karen Allen was
32 in Until September
as 'Mo Alexander'.
Fri, Sep 21 1984
Poster of Split Image
Split Image
Karen Allen was
30 in Split Image
as 'Rebecca / Amy'.
Sun, Oct 03 1982
Poster of Shoot the Moon
Shoot the Moon
Karen Allen was
30 in Shoot the Moon
as 'Sandy'.
Fri, Jan 22 1982
Poster of The Making of 'Raiders of the Lost Ark'
The Making of 'Raiders of the Lost Ark'
Karen Allen was
30 in The Making of 'Raiders of the Lost Ark'
as 'Self'.
Sat, Nov 28 1981
Poster of Great Movie Stunts: Raiders of the Lost Ark
Great Movie Stunts: Raiders of the Lost Ark
Karen Allen was
30 in Great Movie Stunts: Raiders of the Lost Ark
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Mon, Oct 05 1981
Poster of Raiders of the Lost Ark
Raiders of the Lost Ark
Karen Allen was
29 in Raiders of the Lost Ark
as 'Marion Ravenwood'.
Fri, Jun 12 1981
Poster of A Small Circle of Friends
A Small Circle of Friends
Karen Allen was
28 in A Small Circle of Friends
as 'Jessica Bloom'.
Wed, Mar 12 1980
Poster of Cruising
Cruising
Karen Allen was
28 in Cruising
as 'Nancy Gates'.
Fri, Feb 15 1980
Poster of The Wanderers
The Wanderers
Karen Allen was
27 in The Wanderers
as 'Nina'.
Fri, Jul 13 1979
Poster of Manhattan
Manhattan
Karen Allen was
27 in Manhattan
as 'Television Actor #2'.
Wed, Apr 25 1979
Poster of Lovey: A Circle of Children, Part II
Lovey: A Circle of Children, Part II
Karen Allen was
27 in Lovey: A Circle of Children, Part II
as 'Elizabeth'.
Wed, Dec 13 1978
Poster of Animal House
Animal House
Karen Allen was
26 in Animal House
as 'Katy'.
Fri, Jul 28 1978

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of The Last Movie Stars
The Last Movie Stars
Karen Allen was
70+ in The Last Movie Stars
as 'Frances Woodward (voice), Self, Self / Frances Woodward'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jul 21 2022
Poster of 50 States of Fright
50 States of Fright
Karen Allen was
68+ in 50 States of Fright
as 'Sheriff Stallings'.
First Air Date
Mon, Apr 06 2020
Poster of Josh Gates Tonight
Josh Gates Tonight
Karen Allen was
68+ in Josh Gates Tonight
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Apr 02 2020
Poster of Blue Bloods
Blue Bloods
Karen Allen was
58+ in Blue Bloods
as 'Betty Lowe'.
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 24 2010
Poster of The Graham Norton Show
The Graham Norton Show
Karen Allen was
55+ in The Graham Norton Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Feb 22 2007
Poster of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Karen Allen was
47+ in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
as 'Paula Varney'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 20 1999
Poster of The Road Home
The Road Home
Karen Allen was
42+ in The Road Home
as 'Alison Matson'.
First Air Date
Sat, Mar 05 1994
Poster of The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
Karen Allen was
40+ in The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
First Air Date
Mon, May 25 1992
Poster of Law & Order
Law & Order
Karen Allen was
38+ in Law & Order
as 'Judith Sandler'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 13 1990
Poster of The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents
The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Karen Allen was
33+ in The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents
as 'Jackie Foster'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 29 1985
Poster of East of Eden
East of Eden
Karen Allen was
29+ in East of Eden
as 'Abra'.
First Air Date
Sun, Feb 08 1981
Poster of Knots Landing
Knots Landing
Karen Allen was
28+ in Knots Landing
as 'Annie Fairgate'.
First Air Date
Thu, Dec 27 1979