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Karen Black

Bio: 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
Born: Sat, Jul 01 1939
Birthplace: Park Ridge, Illinois, USA

Death: Thu, Aug 08 2013
Karen Black is 74 years old
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Poster of Deadly Dolls: Deepest Cuts
Deadly Dolls: Deepest Cuts
Karen Black would have been no older than
74 in Deadly Dolls: Deepest Cuts
Mon, Oct 01 2018
Poster of Bottomless Pit
Bottomless Pit
Karen Black would have been no older than
74 in Bottomless Pit
as 'Karen Black'.
Wed, Oct 21 2015
Poster of Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief
Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief
Karen Black would have been no older than
74 in Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Sun, Jan 25 2015
Poster of Wild in Blue
Wild in Blue
Karen Black would have been no older than
74 in Wild in Blue
as 'Justine'.
Mon, May 05 2014
Poster of She Loves Me Not
She Loves Me Not
Karen Black was
73 in She Loves Me Not
as 'Karla'.
Sun, Jun 09 2013
Poster of Ooga Booga
Ooga Booga
Karen Black was
73 in Ooga Booga
as 'Mrs. Allardyce'.
Tue, Mar 12 2013
Poster of Dark Blood
Dark Blood
Karen Black was
73 in Dark Blood
as 'Motel Woman'.
Thu, Sep 27 2012
Poster of Maria My Love
Maria My Love
Karen Black was
72 in Maria My Love
as 'Maria'.
Tue, Apr 17 2012
Poster of OowieWanna
OowieWanna
Karen Black was
72 in OowieWanna
as 'The Donna'.
Sat, Feb 18 2012
Poster of Mommy's Little Monster
Mommy's Little Monster
Karen Black was
72 in Mommy's Little Monster
as 'Mrs. Melnick'.
Sun, Jan 01 2012
Poster of Hawk Warrior of the Wheelzone
Hawk Warrior of the Wheelzone
Karen Black was
72 in Hawk Warrior of the Wheelzone
as 'Tarot'.
Sun, Jan 01 2012
Poster of Letters from the Big Man
Letters from the Big Man
Karen Black was
72 in Letters from the Big Man
as 'Sean's Colleague'.
Fri, Nov 11 2011
Poster of Some Guy Who Kills People
Some Guy Who Kills People
Karen Black was
71 in Some Guy Who Kills People
as 'Ruth Boyd'.
Thu, Apr 14 2011
Poster of BBStory: An American Film Renaissance
BBStory: An American Film Renaissance
Karen Black was
71 in BBStory: An American Film Renaissance
as 'Self'.
Tue, Nov 23 2010
Poster of Henry Jaglom Finds 'A Safe Place'
Henry Jaglom Finds 'A Safe Place'
Karen Black was
71 in Henry Jaglom Finds 'A Safe Place'
as 'Self'.
Tue, Nov 23 2010
Poster of Nothing Special
Nothing Special
Karen Black was
70 in Nothing Special
as 'May'.
Fri, Jan 01 2010
Poster of Double Duty
Double Duty
Karen Black was
70 in Double Duty
as 'Annabelle'.
Tue, Dec 08 2009
Poster of Stuck!
Stuck!
Karen Black was
70 in Stuck!
Sun, Nov 15 2009
Poster of Repo Chick
Repo Chick
Karen Black was
70 in Repo Chick
as 'Aunt De La Chasse'.
Wed, Sep 09 2009
Poster of Irene in Time
Irene in Time
Karen Black was
69 in Irene in Time
as 'Sheila Shivvers'.
Fri, Jun 19 2009
Poster of Wamego: Ultimatum
Wamego: Ultimatum
Karen Black was
69 in Wamego: Ultimatum
as 'Self'.
Tue, Feb 17 2009
Poster of No Subtitles Necessary: Laszlo & Vilmos
No Subtitles Necessary: Laszlo & Vilmos
Karen Black was
69 in No Subtitles Necessary: Laszlo & Vilmos
as 'Self'.
Sun, Jan 11 2009
Poster of A Single Woman
A Single Woman
Karen Black was
69 in A Single Woman
as 'Storyteller'.
Sun, Sep 21 2008
Poster of Watercolors
Watercolors
Karen Black was
68 in Watercolors
as 'Mrs. Martin'.
Sat, Jun 07 2008
Poster of Contamination
Contamination
Karen Black was
68 in Contamination
as 'Mavis'.
Thu, May 01 2008
Poster of Hollywood Dreams
Hollywood Dreams
Karen Black was
67 in Hollywood Dreams
as 'Luna'.
Fri, May 25 2007
Poster of One Long Night
One Long Night
Karen Black was
67 in One Long Night
as 'Barbara'.
Sun, Mar 25 2007
Poster of Ghost Writer
Ghost Writer
Karen Black was
67 in Ghost Writer
as 'Renee'.
Fri, Mar 09 2007
Poster of Read You Like a Book
Read You Like a Book
Karen Black was
67 in Read You Like a Book
as 'Kate'.
Sun, Oct 01 2006
Poster of Wanderlust
Wanderlust
Karen Black was
67 in Wanderlust
as 'Herself'.
Wed, Jul 12 2006
Poster of Whitepaddy
Whitepaddy
Karen Black was
66 in Whitepaddy
as 'Mrs. Leider'.
Sun, Jan 01 2006
Poster of America Brown
America Brown
Karen Black was
66 in America Brown
as 'Marianne Brown'.
Fri, Oct 28 2005
Poster of Firecracker
Firecracker
Karen Black was
66 in Firecracker
as 'Sandra / Eleanor'.
Tue, Oct 11 2005
Poster of Trailer for a Remake of Gore Vidal's Caligula
Trailer for a Remake of Gore Vidal's Caligula
Karen Black was
65 in Trailer for a Remake of Gore Vidal's Caligula
as 'Agrippina'.
Wed, Jun 15 2005
Poster of Dr. Rage
Dr. Rage
Karen Black was
65 in Dr. Rage
as 'Molly'.
Sat, Jan 01 2005
Poster of WAMEGO: Making Movies Anywhere
WAMEGO: Making Movies Anywhere
Karen Black was
64 in WAMEGO: Making Movies Anywhere
as 'Self'.
Fri, Jun 18 2004
Poster of Paris
Paris
Karen Black was
63 in Paris
as 'Chantelle'.
Fri, Jun 06 2003
Poster of Harold Buttleman: Daredevil Stuntman
Harold Buttleman: Daredevil Stuntman
Karen Black was
63 in Harold Buttleman: Daredevil Stuntman
as 'Mrs. Buttleman'.
Thu, May 08 2003
Poster of House of 1000 Corpses
House of 1000 Corpses
Karen Black was
63 in House of 1000 Corpses
as 'Mother Firefly'.
Fri, Apr 11 2003
Poster of Easy Riders, Raging Bulls: How the Sex, Drugs and Rock 'n' Roll Generation Saved Hollywood
Easy Riders, Raging Bulls: How the Sex, Drugs and Rock 'n' Roll Generation Saved Hollywood
Karen Black was
63 in Easy Riders, Raging Bulls: How the Sex, Drugs and Rock 'n' Roll Generation Saved Hollywood
as 'Self'.
Sun, Mar 09 2003
Poster of Curse of the Forty-Niner
Curse of the Forty-Niner
Karen Black was
63 in Curse of the Forty-Niner
as 'Aunt Nelly'.
Tue, Oct 01 2002
Poster of Best of Tromadance Film Festival: Volume 1
Best of Tromadance Film Festival: Volume 1
Karen Black was
62 in Best of Tromadance Film Festival: Volume 1
as '("Los Vampirios Moronious" short)'.
Tue, Feb 19 2002
Poster of Teknolust
Teknolust
Karen Black was
62 in Teknolust
as 'Dirty Dick'.
Thu, Jan 10 2002
Poster of A Light in the Darkness
A Light in the Darkness
Karen Black was
62 in A Light in the Darkness
as 'Mrs. Melnick'.
Tue, Jan 01 2002
Poster of Gypsy 83
Gypsy 83
Karen Black was
62 in Gypsy 83
as 'Bambi LeBleau'.
Thu, Oct 18 2001
Poster of The Donor
The Donor
Karen Black was
61 in The Donor
as 'Mrs. Springle'.
Fri, Apr 13 2001
Poster of Plotting 'Family Plot'
Plotting 'Family Plot'
Karen Black was
61 in Plotting 'Family Plot'
as 'Self'.
Tue, Mar 06 2001
Poster of Soulkeeper
Soulkeeper
Karen Black was
61 in Soulkeeper
as 'Martha la Magnifica'.
Mon, Jan 01 2001
Poster of The Independent
The Independent
Karen Black was
61 in The Independent
as 'Karen Black'.
Fri, Nov 10 2000
Poster of Red Dirt
Red Dirt
Karen Black was
60 in Red Dirt
as 'Aunt Summer'.
Fri, Mar 17 2000
Poster of Fallen Arches
Fallen Arches
Karen Black was
60 in Fallen Arches
as 'Lucy Romano'.
Sat, Jan 15 2000
Poster of Oliver Twisted
Oliver Twisted
Karen Black was
60 in Oliver Twisted
as 'Mrs. Mary Happ'.
Sat, Jan 01 2000
Poster of Easy Rider: Shaking the Cage
Easy Rider: Shaking the Cage
Karen Black was
60 in Easy Rider: Shaking the Cage
as 'Self'.
Thu, Oct 07 1999
Poster of The Underground Comedy Movie
The Underground Comedy Movie
Karen Black was
59 in The Underground Comedy Movie
as 'Mother'.
Fri, May 14 1999
Poster of Mascara
Mascara
Karen Black was
59 in Mascara
as 'Aunt Eloise'.
Fri, May 07 1999
Poster of Conceiving Ada
Conceiving Ada
Karen Black was
59 in Conceiving Ada
as 'Lady Byron / Mother Coer'.
Fri, Feb 19 1999
Poster of Paradise Cove
Paradise Cove
Karen Black was
59 in Paradise Cove
as 'Ma'.
Fri, Jan 01 1999
Poster of Charades
Charades
Karen Black was
59 in Charades
as 'Jude'.
Thu, Dec 17 1998
Poster of Bury the Evidence
Bury the Evidence
Karen Black was
59 in Bury the Evidence
as 'The Mother'.
Sat, Dec 12 1998
Poster of Angel Blue
Angel Blue
Karen Black was
59 in Angel Blue
as 'Social Worker'.
Sun, Nov 15 1998
Poster of I Woke Up Early the Day I Died
I Woke Up Early the Day I Died
Karen Black was
59 in I Woke Up Early the Day I Died
as 'Whip Lady'.
Sun, Sep 13 1998
Poster of Invisible Dad
Invisible Dad
Karen Black was
58 in Invisible Dad
as 'Courtney Whitmer'.
Tue, Mar 24 1998
Poster of Mythos Hollywood - Das Geheimnis des Erfolgs
Mythos Hollywood - Das Geheimnis des Erfolgs
Karen Black was
58 in Mythos Hollywood - Das Geheimnis des Erfolgs
as 'Self'.
Thu, Jan 01 1998
Poster of Malaika
Malaika
Karen Black was
58 in Malaika
as 'Jessica Martin'.
Thu, Jan 01 1998
Poster of Light Speed
Light Speed
Karen Black was
58 in Light Speed
as 'High Priestess'.
Thu, Jan 01 1998
Poster of Men
Men
Karen Black was
58 in Men
as 'Alex'.
Thu, Oct 23 1997
Poster of Who Is Henry Jaglom?
Who Is Henry Jaglom?
Karen Black was
58 in Who Is Henry Jaglom?
as 'Self'.
Tue, Jul 08 1997
Poster of Stir
Stir
Karen Black was
58 in Stir
as 'Dr. Gabrielle Kessler'.
Tue, Jul 01 1997
Poster of New York Crossing
New York Crossing
Karen Black was
57 in New York Crossing
as 'Mrs. Tender'.
Thu, Dec 12 1996
Poster of Children of the Corn IV: The Gathering
Children of the Corn IV: The Gathering
Karen Black was
57 in Children of the Corn IV: The Gathering
as 'June Rhodes'.
Tue, Oct 08 1996
Poster of Dogtown
Dogtown
Karen Black was
57 in Dogtown
as 'Rose Van Horn'.
Tue, Oct 01 1996
Poster of Crimetime
Crimetime
Karen Black was
57 in Crimetime
as 'Millicent'.
Thu, Aug 01 1996
Poster of Cries of Silence
Cries of Silence
Karen Black was
56 in Cries of Silence
as 'Rose Walsh'.
Wed, May 01 1996
Poster of The Wacky Adventures of Dr. Boris and Nurse Shirley
The Wacky Adventures of Dr. Boris and Nurse Shirley
Karen Black was
55 in The Wacky Adventures of Dr. Boris and Nurse Shirley
as 'Evelyn'.
Wed, Mar 01 1995
Poster of Plan 10 from Outer Space
Plan 10 from Outer Space
Karen Black was
55 in Plan 10 from Outer Space
as 'Nehor'.
Thu, Feb 23 1995
Poster of Starstruck
Starstruck
Karen Black was
55 in Starstruck
as 'Bertha'.
Sun, Jan 01 1995
Poster of Dinosaur Valley Girls
Dinosaur Valley Girls
Karen Black was
55 in Dinosaur Valley Girls
as 'Ro-Kell'.
Sun, Jan 01 1995
Poster of The Voluptuous Horror Of Karen Black: Teather Penumbra
The Voluptuous Horror Of Karen Black: Teather Penumbra
Karen Black was
55 in The Voluptuous Horror Of Karen Black: Teather Penumbra
Mon, Oct 10 1994
Poster of Too Bad About Jack
Too Bad About Jack
Karen Black was
54 in Too Bad About Jack
Sat, Jan 01 1994
Poster of Fertile La Toyah Video Magazine #2: The Kinky Issue!
Fertile La Toyah Video Magazine #2: The Kinky Issue!
Karen Black was
54 in Fertile La Toyah Video Magazine #2: The Kinky Issue!
Sat, Jan 01 1994
Poster of Bound and Gagged: A Love Story
Bound and Gagged: A Love Story
Karen Black was
54 in Bound and Gagged: A Love Story
as 'Carla'.
Fri, Oct 22 1993
Poster of Legend of The Roller Blade Seven
Legend of The Roller Blade Seven
Karen Black was
53 in Legend of The Roller Blade Seven
as 'Tarot'.
Fri, Jun 25 1993
Poster of The Trust
The Trust
Karen Black was
53 in The Trust
as 'Maria Vandermeer'.
Fri, Apr 23 1993
Poster of Return of the Roller Blade Seven
Return of the Roller Blade Seven
Karen Black was
53 in Return of the Roller Blade Seven
as 'Tarot'.
Thu, Apr 15 1993
Poster of Auntie Lee's Meat Pies
Auntie Lee's Meat Pies
Karen Black was
53 in Auntie Lee's Meat Pies
as 'Auntie Lee'.
Wed, Oct 21 1992
Poster of The Double 0 Kid
The Double 0 Kid
Karen Black was
53 in The Double 0 Kid
as 'Mrs. Elliot'.
Mon, Sep 07 1992
Poster of Judgement
Judgement
Karen Black was
53 in Judgement
as 'Tiffany Powers'.
Wed, Aug 05 1992
Poster of Final Judgement
Final Judgement
Karen Black was
52 in Final Judgement
as 'Mrs. Sorrel'.
Mon, Jun 01 1992
Poster of Tuesday Never Comes
Tuesday Never Comes
Karen Black was
52 in Tuesday Never Comes
as 'Michelle'.
Sun, May 17 1992
Poster of Rubin & Ed
Rubin & Ed
Karen Black was
52 in Rubin & Ed
as 'Rula'.
Fri, May 15 1992
Poster of The Player
The Player
Karen Black was
52 in The Player
as 'Karen Black'.
Fri, Apr 03 1992
Poster of Dead Girls Don't Tango
Dead Girls Don't Tango
Karen Black was
52 in Dead Girls Don't Tango
as 'Insp. Wilson'.
Fri, Mar 06 1992
Poster of Quiet Fire
Quiet Fire
Karen Black was
52 in Quiet Fire
as 'Kim Martino'.
Thu, Oct 31 1991
Poster of The Roller Blade Seven
The Roller Blade Seven
Karen Black was
52 in The Roller Blade Seven
as 'Tarot'.
Fri, Sep 06 1991
Poster of Children of the Night
Children of the Night
Karen Black was
52 in Children of the Night
as 'Karen Thompson'.
Fri, Sep 06 1991
Poster of Caged Fear
Caged Fear
Karen Black was
51 in Caged Fear
as 'Blanche'.
Fri, May 17 1991
Poster of The Killers Edge
The Killers Edge
Karen Black was
51 in The Killers Edge
as 'Barrett'.
Fri, Apr 12 1991
Poster of Ralph S. Mouse
Ralph S. Mouse
Karen Black was
51 in Ralph S. Mouse
as 'Miss Kuchenbacker'.
Sat, Feb 16 1991
Poster of Mirror Mirror
Mirror Mirror
Karen Black was
51 in Mirror Mirror
as 'Susan Gordon'.
Fri, Oct 19 1990
Poster of Club Fed
Club Fed
Karen Black was
51 in Club Fed
as 'Sally Rich'.
Thu, Aug 09 1990
Poster of Haunting Fear
Haunting Fear
Karen Black was
51 in Haunting Fear
as 'Dr. Julia Harcourt'.
Wed, Aug 01 1990
Poster of Night Angel
Night Angel
Karen Black was
50 in Night Angel
as 'Rita'.
Sat, Jun 02 1990
Poster of The Children
The Children
Karen Black was
50 in The Children
as 'Sybil Lullmer'.
Fri, May 18 1990
Poster of Zapped Again!
Zapped Again!
Karen Black was
50 in Zapped Again!
as 'Homeroom Teacher'.
Sat, Apr 14 1990
Poster of Twisted Justice
Twisted Justice
Karen Black was
50 in Twisted Justice
as 'Mrs. Granger'.
Tue, Mar 20 1990
Poster of Fatal Encounter
Fatal Encounter
Karen Black was
50 in Fatal Encounter
as 'Joan Caldwell'.
Mon, Jan 01 1990
Poster of Evil Spirits
Evil Spirits
Karen Black was
50 in Evil Spirits
as 'Ella Purdy'.
Mon, Jan 01 1990
Poster of Overexposed
Overexposed
Karen Black was
50 in Overexposed
as 'Mrs. Trowbridge'.
Mon, Jan 01 1990
Poster of Homer and Eddie
Homer and Eddie
Karen Black was
50 in Homer and Eddie
as 'Belle'.
Thu, Aug 17 1989
Poster of Out of the Dark
Out of the Dark
Karen Black was
48 in Out of the Dark
as 'Ruth Wilson'.
Thu, Jun 02 1988
Poster of Dixie Lanes
Dixie Lanes
Karen Black was
48 in Dixie Lanes
as 'Zelma Putnam'.
Tue, May 03 1988
Poster of The Invisible Kid
The Invisible Kid
Karen Black was
48 in The Invisible Kid
as 'Mom'.
Wed, Mar 30 1988
Poster of The Legendary Life of Ernest Hemingway
The Legendary Life of Ernest Hemingway
Karen Black was
48 in The Legendary Life of Ernest Hemingway
as 'Martha Gelhorn'.
Fri, Jan 01 1988
Poster of On the tracks of a filmmaker
On the tracks of a filmmaker
Karen Black was
48 in On the tracks of a filmmaker
as 'Karen Black'.
Fri, Jan 01 1988
Poster of Hostage
Hostage
Karen Black was
48 in Hostage
as 'Laura Lawrence'.
Thu, Oct 01 1987
Poster of It's Alive III: Island of the Alive
It's Alive III: Island of the Alive
Karen Black was
47 in It's Alive III: Island of the Alive
as 'Ellen Jarvis'.
Wed, May 27 1987
Poster of The Little Mermaid
The Little Mermaid
Karen Black was
47 in The Little Mermaid
as 'Sea Witch'.
Mon, Apr 06 1987
Poster of Invaders from Mars
Invaders from Mars
Karen Black was
46 in Invaders from Mars
as 'Linda Magnusson'.
Fri, Jun 06 1986
Poster of Savage Dawn
Savage Dawn
Karen Black was
46 in Savage Dawn
as 'Rachel'.
Thu, May 22 1986
Poster of Flight of the Spruce Goose
Flight of the Spruce Goose
Karen Black was
46 in Flight of the Spruce Goose
as 'Gloria'.
Fri, Jan 17 1986
Poster of Cut and Run
Cut and Run
Karen Black was
46 in Cut and Run
as 'Karin'.
Thu, Aug 08 1985
Poster of Martin's Day
Martin's Day
Karen Black was
45 in Martin's Day
as 'Karen'.
Fri, Feb 22 1985
Poster of Eternal Evil
Eternal Evil
Karen Black was
45 in Eternal Evil
as 'Janus'.
Fri, Jan 04 1985
Poster of Bad Manners
Bad Manners
Karen Black was
45 in Bad Manners
as 'Gladys Fitzpatrick'.
Sun, Nov 11 1984
Poster of Can She Bake a Cherry Pie?
Can She Bake a Cherry Pie?
Karen Black was
44 in Can She Bake a Cherry Pie?
as 'Zee'.
Sat, Sep 10 1983
Poster of Come Back to the 5 & Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean
Come Back to the 5 & Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean
Karen Black was
43 in Come Back to the 5 & Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean
as 'Joanne'.
Fri, Nov 12 1982
Poster of The Last Horror Film
The Last Horror Film
Karen Black was
43 in The Last Horror Film
as 'Karen Black (uncredited)'.
Thu, Aug 12 1982
Poster of Miss Right
Miss Right
Karen Black was
42 in Miss Right
as 'Amy'.
Fri, Jan 01 1982
Poster of The Grass Is Singing
The Grass Is Singing
Karen Black was
42 in The Grass Is Singing
as 'Mary Turner'.
Sun, Aug 30 1981
Poster of Separate Ways
Separate Ways
Karen Black was
41 in Separate Ways
as 'Valentine Colby'.
Fri, May 01 1981
Poster of Chanel Solitaire
Chanel Solitaire
Karen Black was
41 in Chanel Solitaire
as 'Emilienne d'Alençon'.
Thu, Jan 01 1981
Poster of Police Story: Confessions of a Lady Cop
Police Story: Confessions of a Lady Cop
Karen Black was
40 in Police Story: Confessions of a Lady Cop
as 'Investigator Evelyn Carter'.
Mon, Apr 28 1980
Poster of Where the Ladies Go
Where the Ladies Go
Karen Black was
40 in Where the Ladies Go
as 'Helen'.
Fri, Mar 14 1980
Poster of Power
Power
Karen Black was
40 in Power
as 'Rose Vanda-Buchanan'.
Mon, Jan 14 1980
Poster of Killer Fish
Killer Fish
Karen Black was
40 in Killer Fish
as 'Kate'.
Fri, Dec 07 1979
Poster of The Last Word
The Last Word
Karen Black was
40 in The Last Word
as 'Paula Herbert'.
Wed, Oct 10 1979
Poster of Mr. Horn
Mr. Horn
Karen Black was
39 in Mr. Horn
as 'Ernestina Crawford'.
Thu, Feb 01 1979
Poster of The Squeeze
The Squeeze
Karen Black was
39 in The Squeeze
as 'Clarisse Saunders'.
Wed, Oct 25 1978
Poster of In Praise of Older Women
In Praise of Older Women
Karen Black was
39 in In Praise of Older Women
as 'Maya'.
Fri, Sep 22 1978
Poster of Because He's My Friend
Because He's My Friend
Karen Black was
38 in Because He's My Friend
as 'Anne'.
Sun, Jun 11 1978
Poster of Capricorn One
Capricorn One
Karen Black was
38 in Capricorn One
as 'Judy Drinkwater'.
Sat, Dec 10 1977
Poster of The Strange Possession of Mrs. Oliver
The Strange Possession of Mrs. Oliver
Karen Black was
37 in The Strange Possession of Mrs. Oliver
as 'Miriam Oliver / Sandy'.
Mon, Feb 28 1977
Poster of Burnt Offerings
Burnt Offerings
Karen Black was
37 in Burnt Offerings
as 'Marian Rolf'.
Mon, Oct 18 1976
Poster of Family Plot
Family Plot
Karen Black was
36 in Family Plot
as 'Fran'.
Fri, Apr 09 1976
Poster of Crime and Passion
Crime and Passion
Karen Black was
36 in Crime and Passion
as 'Susan Winters'.
Fri, Feb 06 1976
Poster of Nashville
Nashville
Karen Black was
35 in Nashville
as 'Connie White'.
Wed, Jun 11 1975
Poster of The Day of the Locust
The Day of the Locust
Karen Black was
35 in The Day of the Locust
as 'Faye Greener'.
Wed, May 07 1975
Poster of Trilogy of Terror
Trilogy of Terror
Karen Black was
35 in Trilogy of Terror
as 'Julie / Millicent Larimore / Therese Larimore / Amelia'.
Tue, Mar 04 1975
Poster of Airport 1975
Airport 1975
Karen Black was
35 in Airport 1975
as 'Nancy Pryor'.
Fri, Oct 18 1974
Poster of Law and Disorder
Law and Disorder
Karen Black was
35 in Law and Disorder
as 'Gloria'.
Wed, Oct 09 1974
Poster of The Great Gatsby
The Great Gatsby
Karen Black was
34 in The Great Gatsby
as 'Myrtle Wilson'.
Wed, Mar 27 1974
Poster of Rhinoceros
Rhinoceros
Karen Black was
34 in Rhinoceros
as 'Daisy'.
Mon, Jan 21 1974
Poster of The Outfit
The Outfit
Karen Black was
34 in The Outfit
as 'Bett Harrow'.
Fri, Oct 19 1973
Poster of The Pyx
The Pyx
Karen Black was
34 in The Pyx
as 'Elizabeth Lucy'.
Sat, Sep 08 1973
Poster of Little Laura and Big John
Little Laura and Big John
Karen Black was
33 in Little Laura and Big John
as 'Laura'.
Thu, May 03 1973
Poster of Portnoy's Complaint
Portnoy's Complaint
Karen Black was
32 in Portnoy's Complaint
as 'Mary Jane Reid a.k.a. Monkey'.
Mon, Jun 19 1972
Poster of Cisco Pike
Cisco Pike
Karen Black was
32 in Cisco Pike
as 'Sue'.
Fri, Jan 14 1972
Poster of Born to Win
Born to Win
Karen Black was
32 in Born to Win
as 'Parm'.
Wed, Dec 01 1971
Poster of A Gunfight
A Gunfight
Karen Black was
32 in A Gunfight
as 'Jenny Simms'.
Wed, Aug 25 1971
Poster of Drive, He Said
Drive, He Said
Karen Black was
31 in Drive, He Said
as 'Olive'.
Sun, Jun 13 1971
Poster of Five Easy Pieces
Five Easy Pieces
Karen Black was
31 in Five Easy Pieces
as 'Rayette Dipesto'.
Sat, Sep 12 1970
Poster of Easy Rider
Easy Rider
Karen Black was
29 in Easy Rider
as 'Karen'.
Thu, Jun 26 1969
Poster of Hard Contract
Hard Contract
Karen Black was
29 in Hard Contract
as 'Ellen'.
Wed, Apr 30 1969
Poster of You're a Big Boy Now
You're a Big Boy Now
Karen Black was
27 in You're a Big Boy Now
as 'Amy Partlett'.
Fri, Dec 09 1966
Poster of The Prime Time
The Prime Time
Karen Black was
20 in The Prime Time
as 'Betty'.
Fri, Apr 01 1960

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 Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!
Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!
Karen Black was
67+ in Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!
as 'Jennifer'.
First Air Date
Sun, Feb 11 2007
Poster of Law & Order: Criminal Intent
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
Karen Black was
62+ in Law & Order: Criminal Intent
as 'Vera Morgan'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 30 2001
Poster of The Hunger
The Hunger
Karen Black was
58+ in The Hunger
as 'Miss Gati / Landlady'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jul 20 1997
Poster of E! True Hollywood Story
E! True Hollywood Story
Karen Black was
57+ in E! True Hollywood Story
First Air Date
Wed, Aug 21 1996
Poster of Tales of the City
Tales of the City
Karen Black was
54+ in Tales of the City
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 28 1993
Poster of Moon Over Miami
Moon Over Miami
Karen Black was
54+ in Moon Over Miami
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 15 1993
Poster of Murder, She Wrote
Murder, She Wrote
Karen Black was
45+ in Murder, She Wrote
as 'Dr. Sylvia Dunn'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 30 1984
Poster of E/R
E/R
Karen Black was
45+ in E/R
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 16 1984
Poster of Miami Vice
Miami Vice
Karen Black was
45+ in Miami Vice
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 16 1984
Poster of The Hitchhiker
The Hitchhiker
Karen Black was
44+ in The Hitchhiker
as 'Kay Mason'.
First Air Date
Tue, Nov 01 1983
Poster of Faerie Tale Theatre
Faerie Tale Theatre
Karen Black was
43+ in Faerie Tale Theatre
as 'Guest Interviewee, Sea Witch'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 11 1982
Poster of Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live
Karen Black was
36+ in Saturday Night Live
as 'Self - Host'.
First Air Date
Sat, Oct 11 1975
Poster of Police Story
Police Story
Karen Black was
33+ in Police Story
First Air Date
Tue, Mar 20 1973
Poster of Ghost Story
Ghost Story
Karen Black was
33+ in Ghost Story
as 'Barbara Sanders'.
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 15 1972
Poster of Adam-12
Adam-12
Karen Black was
29+ in Adam-12
as 'Susan Decker'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 21 1968
Poster of The Name of the Game
The Name of the Game
Karen Black was
29+ in The Name of the Game
as 'Monica Garrison'.
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 20 1968
Poster of Mannix
Mannix
Karen Black was
28+ in Mannix
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 16 1967
Poster of The Carol Burnett Show
The Carol Burnett Show
Karen Black was
28+ in The Carol Burnett Show
as 'Self - Guest / Various Characters'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 11 1967
Poster of Judd for the Defense
Judd for the Defense
Karen Black was
28+ in Judd for the Defense
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 08 1967
Poster of The Invaders
The Invaders
Karen Black was
27+ in The Invaders
as 'Claudia Stone'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jan 10 1967
Poster of The F.B.I.
The F.B.I.
Karen Black was
26+ in The F.B.I.
as 'Lorraine Chapman'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 19 1965
Poster of The Big Valley
The Big Valley
Karen Black was
26+ in The Big Valley
as 'Carla'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 15 1965
Poster of Run for Your Life
Run for Your Life
Karen Black was
26+ in Run for Your Life
as 'Jennifer Palmer'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 13 1965
Poster of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Karen Black was
23+ in The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962
Poster of The Mike Douglas Show
The Mike Douglas Show
Karen Black was
22+ in The Mike Douglas Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Dec 11 1961