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Jul 1, 1939 - Aug 8, 2013 (74 years old)
Park Ridge
Female
5 ft 6 in (1.7 m)
United States of America
singer , Actor , Songwriter , Screenwriter , Film Producer , Film Score Composer
Karen Black was an American actress, screenwriter, singer, and songwriter who had a net worth of $10 million. Born in Park Ridge, Illinois in July 1939, she passed away in August 2013.
Karen Black began her acting career with a promising start on Broadway before turning to film. Her breakthrough came in the late 1960s and early 1970s with starring roles in several independent films. Her performances quickly gained critical acclaim.
She appeared in iconic films such as You're a Big Boy Now, Easy Rider, Five Easy Pieces, The Great Gatsby, Trilogy of Terror, Burnt Offerings, Nashville, The Day of the Locust, Airport 1975, Family Plot, Come Back to the Five and Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean, Invaders from Mars, and House of 1000 Corpses.
Black's talent earned her over 200 acting credits and numerous accolades. She won Golden Globe Awards for Best Supporting Actress for her roles in Five Easy Pieces and The Great Gatsby, and was also nominated for an Academy Award for Five Easy Pieces.
Apart from her acting career, Karen Black also ventured into music. In 1976, she was nominated for a Grammy Award for her contributions to the Nashville soundtrack. Her versatility as an artist set her apart in Hollywood.
Black was married four times, including to L.M. Kit Carson and Stephen Eckelberry. She had three children, among whom is Hunter Carson. Karen Black's life, both personal and professional, was marked by noteworthy achievements and persistent creativity.
Karen Black passed away on August 8, 2013, at the age of 74 due to cancer. Her legacy lives on through her influential body of work, which continues to inspire artists and audiences alike.
