Karen Black
American actress, screenwriter, singer, and songwriter (1939-2013)
- Born
- 1 July 1939, Park Ridge
- Died
- 8 August 2013
- Citizenship
- United States
- Occupation
- actor, singer, screenwriter, singer-songwriter, composer
- Films here
- 2
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 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 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 (martial arts films)
| Year | Film | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | The Legend of the Roller Blade Seven | Cast |
| 1993 | Return of the Roller Blade Seven | Cast |
Frequent collaborators
External links
Facts from Wikidata Q232333 (CC0); quoted introduction from English Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0). Data retrieved 2026-10-22.
Data: Wikidata (CC0 1.0); Wikipedia (English) (CC BY-SA 4.0). Retrieved 2026-10-22.