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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 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.
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House of 1000 Corpses
2003 · as Mother Firefly
Night Angel
1990 · as Rita
Invaders from Mars
1986 · as Linda Magnusson
Capricorn One
1977 · as Judy Drinkwater
Family Plot
1976 · as Fran
Nashville
1975 · as Connie White
The Great Gatsby
1974 · as Myrtle Wilson
Airport 1975
1974 · as Nancy Pryor
The Outfit
1973 · as Bett Harrow
Five Easy Pieces
1970 · as Rayette Dipesto