Karen Black
Born: 1939-07-01 Park Ridge, Illinois, USA
Died: 2013-08-08
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 native of suburban Chicago, Black studied theater at ...
Acting (in our collection)
Irene in Time
(2009)
Hollywood Dreams
(2007)
Firecracker
(2005)
House of 1000 Corpses
(2003)
Teknolust
(2002)
Gypsy 83
(2001)
Red Dirt
(2000)
Crimetime
(1996)
The Player
(1992)
Can She Bake A Cherry Pie?
(1983)
In Praise Of Older Women
(1978)
Capricorn One
(1977)
Burnt Offerings
(1976)
Family Plot
(1976)
The Day of the Locust
(1975)
Nashville
(1975)
Trilogy of Terror
(1975)
The Great Gatsby
(1974)
Rhinoceros
(1974)
Portnoy's Complaint
(1972)
Cisco Pike
(1972)
Five Easy Pieces
(1970)
Easy Rider
(1969)
You're a Big Boy Now
(1966)