KAREN BLACK
Karen Black
Gender: Female
Known for: Acting
Birthday: July 1, 1939
Deathday: August 8, 2013
Place of Birth: Park Ridge, Illinois, USA
Biography
Karen Blanche Black (née Ziegler) 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.
Filmography
Starring
Herself
(archive footage)
2015·
Bottomless PitKaren Black
Self (archive footage)
2014·
Wild in BlueJustine
Self (archive footage)
2013·
She Loves Me NotKarla
2013·
Ooga BoogaMrs. Allardyce
2012·
Dark BloodMotel Woman
2012·
OowieWannaThe Donna
Tarot
Mrs. Melnick
2012·
Maria My LoveMaria
Sean's Colleague
Ruth Boyd
Self
2010·
Nothing SpecialMay
2009·
Double DutyAnnabelle
2009·
Repo ChickAunt De La Chasse
2009·
Wamego: UltimatumSelf
2009·
Irene in TimeSheila Shivvers
2009·
Stuck!The Neighbor Lady
2008·
WatercolorsMrs. Martin
2008·
A Single WomanStoryteller
2008·
ContaminationMavis
Jennifer
2007·
Hollywood DreamsLuna
Renee
2007·
One Long NightBarbara
2006·
WhitepaddyMrs. Leider
2006·
Read You Like a BookKate
2006·
WanderlustHerself
Grace's Mom
Agrippina
2005·
Dr. RageMolly
2005·
America BrownMarianne Brown
2005·
FirecrackerSandra / Eleanor
Self
Self
Patricia Sommers
Mrs. Buttleman
2003·
ParisChantelle
Self
Mother Firefly
Mrs. Melnick
("Los Vampirios Moronious" short)
2002·
TeknolustDirty Dick
Aunt Nelly
Vera Morgan
2001·
The DonorMrs. Springle
Self
2001·
SoulkeeperMartha la Magnifica
2001·
Gypsy 83Bambi LeBleau
Self
2000·
Oliver TwistedMrs. Mary Happ
2000·
The IndependentKaren Black
2000·
Fallen ArchesLucy Romano
2000·
Red DirtAunt Summer
Self
1999·
Paradise CoveMa
Self
Mother
1999·
MascaraAunt Eloise
1999·
Conceiving AdaLady Byron / Mother Coer
1998·
Angel BlueSocial Worker
1998·
CharadesJude
1998·
Light SpeedHigh Priestess
1998·
Bury the EvidenceThe Mother
1998·
Invisible DadCourtney Whitmer
Whip Lady
1998·
MalaikaJessica Martin
1997·
The HungerMiss Gati / Landlady
1997·
Who Is Henry Jaglom?Self
1997·
StirDr. Gabrielle Kessler
1997·
DogtownRose Van Horn
1997·
MenAlex
1996·
Cries of SilenceRose Walsh
1996·
CrimetimeMillicent
1996·
New York CrossingMrs. Tender
June Rhodes
1995·
StarstruckBertha
Nehor
Ro-Kell
1994·
Too Bad About Jack1993·
Tales of the CitySelf
1993·
Moon Over Miami1993·
The TrustMaria Vandermeer
Tarot
Tarot
Carla
Insp. Wilson
1992·
Tuesday Never ComesMichelle
1992·
Final JudgementMrs. Sorrel
1992·
The Double 0 KidMrs. Elliot
1992·
JudgementTiffany Powers
Auntie Lee
1992·
Rubin & EdRula
1992·
The PlayerKaren Black
1991·
Ralph S. MouseMiss Kuchenbacker
1991·
Caged FearBlanche
1991·
Quiet FireKim Martino
1991·
Blood MoneyBarrett
Tarot
Karen Thompson
1991·
Evil SpiritsElla Purdy
1990·
Fatal EncounterJoan Caldwell
1990·
The ChildrenSybil Lullmer
1990·
Twisted JusticeMrs. Granger
1990·
Zapped Again!Homeroom Teacher
1990·
Club FedSally Rich
1990·
OverexposedMrs. Trowbridge
1990·
Mirror MirrorSusan Gordon
1990·
Night AngelRita
1990·
Haunting FearDr. Julia Harcourt
1989·
Homer and EddieBelle
Karen Black
1988·
Dixie LanesZelma Putnam
Martha Gelhorn
1988·
The Invisible KidMom
1988·
Out of the DarkRuth Wilson
1987·
The Little MermaidSea Witch
1987·
HostageLaura Lawrence
Ellen Jarvis
Gloria
1986·
Invaders from MarsLinda Magnusson
1985·
Martin's DayKaren
1985·
Eternal EvilJanus
1985·
Savage DawnRachel
1985·
Cut and RunKarin
1984·
E/R1984·
Miami Vice1984·
Murder, She WroteDr. Sylvia Dunn
1984·
Bad MannersGladys Fitzpatrick
1983·
The HitchhikerKay Mason
Zee
1982·
Faerie Tale TheatreSea Witch, Guest Interviewee
1982·
The Last Horror FilmKaren Black (uncredited)
1982·
Miss RightAmy
1981·
Chanel SolitaireEmilienne d'Alençon
1981·
The Grass Is SingingMary Turner
1981·
Separate WaysValentine Colby
Investigator Evelyn Carter
1980·
PowerRose Vanda-Buchanan
1980·
Where the Ladies GoHelen
1979·
Mr. HornErnestina Crawford
1979·
The Last WordPaula Herbert
1979·
Killer FishKate
Anne
1978·
The SqueezeClarisse Saunders
Maya
1977·
Capricorn OneJudy Drinkwater
Miriam Oliver / Sandy
1976·
Crime and PassionSusan Winters
1976·
Burnt OfferingsMarian Rolf
1976·
Family PlotFran
1975·
Saturday Night LiveSelf - Host
1975·
Trilogy of TerrorJulie / Millicent Larimore / Therese Larimore / Amelia
Faye Greener
1975·
NashvilleConnie White
1974·
RhinocerosDaisy
1974·
Law and DisorderGloria
1974·
Airport 1975Nancy Pryor
1974·
The Great GatsbyMyrtle Wilson
1973·
Police Story1973·
The PyxElizabeth Lucy
1973·
The OutfitBett Harrow
Laura
1972·
Ghost StoryBarbara Sanders
1972·
Portnoy's ComplaintMary Jane Reid a.k.a. Monkey
1971·
Drive, He SaidOlive
1971·
Cisco PikeSue
1971·
A GunfightJenny Simms
1971·
Born to WinParm
1970·
Five Easy PiecesRayette Dipesto
1969·
Easy RiderKaren
1969·
Hard ContractEllen
1968·
The Name of the GameMonica Garrison
1968·
Adam-12Susan Decker
1967·
The InvadersClaudia Stone
Self - Guest / Various Characters
1967·
Judd for the Defense1967·
Mannix1966·
You're a Big Boy NowAmy Partlett
1965·
The Big ValleyCarla
1965·
Run for Your LifeJennifer Palmer
1965·
The F.B.I.Lorraine Chapman
Self
1960·
The Prime TimeBetty
Production
2005·
FirecrackerEditorial Consultant
Screenplay
1998·
CharadesProducer, Writer
1997·
MenWriter
Songs
1975·
NashvilleMusic