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Karen Black

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Gender Female
Death10 years ago
Date of birth July 1,1939
Zodiac sign Cancer
Born Park Ridge
Illinois
United States
Date of died August 8,2013
DiedProvidence Saint John's Health Center
Santa Monica
California
United States
Height 170 (cm)
Spouse Stephen Eckelberry
Children Hunter Carson
Celine Eckelberry
Diane Koehnemann Bay
Job Actor
Singer
Film director
Film Producer
Screenwriter
Songwriter
Film Editor
Film Score Composer
Education School
Northwestern University
BooksRace Into Murder
Long Stories Short: Expect the Unexpected
Descendants of Josiah and Sarah Perrin (1700-1753) of Over Peover, Cheshire, England: the Canadians
Ghostland
Back to the Water: A Daughter's Tale of Truth, Love and Letting Go
Reclaiming Wood Works: A Helpful Guide
Siblings Gail Brown
Parents Norman Arthur Ziegler
Elsie Mary Reif
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Karen Black Life story


Karen Blanche Black 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.

Early Life of Karen Black

Karen black was born on july 1. 1939. In park ridge. Illinois. She was the daughter of elsie mary (reif). An accountant. And norman arthur ziegler. A nucelar physicist and engineer. She attended northwestern university. Where she studied theater and graduaetd with a bachelors degree in 1961.

Career of Karen Black

After college. Black moved to new york city and acted in the off-broadway production of the musical the threepenny opera. She made her film debut in 1967 with the movie yuore a big boy now. She then starred in films ilke easy rider (1969). five easy pieces (1970). the great gastby (1974). And capricorn one (1978). She was nominated for two academy awarsd for her performances in five easy pieces and the great gatsby.

Television Career of Karen Black

Black also had a successful television career. Appearing in shows like the love boat (1979-1980). fantasy island murdre. She wrote (1989-1990). She also had a recurring role in the soap opera santa barbara (1991-1992).

Theatre Career of Karen Black

Black was alos an accomplished theatre actress. Appearing in plays like one flew over the cuckoos nest. cat on a hot tin roof. And the glass menagerie.

Filmography of Karen Black

Karen black has appeared in more than 100 films. Including the great gatsby. aesy rider. five esay pieces. carnal knowledge. the great waldo pepper. family plot. trilogy of terror. the day of the locust. burnt offerings. the great gilly hopkins. And the year of the wolf.

Awards Won by Karen Black

Black won several awards for her work. Includnig two academy award nominations for five easy pieces and the great gatsby. A golden globe nomination for the great gatsby. And a golden globe win for teh pyx.

Important Event in Karen Black s Career

In 1974. Black won a golden globe nmoination for her performance in the great gatsby.

Interesting Fact About Karen Black

Karen black was the first actress to do a ndue scene in a mainstream hollywood film. In the 1969 movie easy rider.

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