Karen Black (born July 1, 1939) is an American actress, screenwriter, singer and songwriter. She is noted for films such as Five Easy Pieces, The Great Gatsby and Nashville in a career that has spanned five decades. (via Wikipedia)

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About Karen Black

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Spouse: Stephen Eckelberry (1987-)
Charles Black (m.1960)
Robert Burton (1973-1974)
L.M. Kit Carson (m.1975)

Name: Karen Black
Black, Karen

Occupation: actress, screenwriter, singer, composer, producer

Golden Globe Awards: Best Supporting Actress - Motion Picture
1970 Five Easy Pieces
1974 The Great Gatsby

Years Active: 1960 - present

Birthplace: Park Ridge, Illinois

Name At Birth: Karen Blanche Ziegler

Awards: 1970 Five Easy Pieces
NYFCC Award for Best Supporting Actress
NBR Award for Best Supporting Actress

Birth Date: Jul 1, 1939

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