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Karen Allen

actress

Birth Date

Zodiac Sign

Libra

Biography

Karen Jane Allen is an American film and stage actress. She made her film debut in the comedy film Animal House (1978), which was soon followed by a small role in Woody Allen's romantic comedy-drama Manhattan (1979) and a co-lead role in Philip Kaufman's coming-of-age film The Wanderers (1979), before co-starring opposite Al Pacino in William Friedkin's crime thriller Cruising (1980).

Additional Information

Born

  • Karen Jane Allen (1951-10-05) October 5
  • 1951 (age 73)Carrollton
  • Illinois
  • U.S.

Spouse

Kale Browne (m. 1988; div. 1998)

Website

karenallen-actor-director.com

Children

1

FullName

Karen Allen

Known For

Role of Marion Ravenwood in the Indiana Jones movies Raiders of the Lost ArkKingdom of the Crystal SkullDial of Destiny

Alma Mater

Fashion Institute of TechnologyGeorge Washington UniversityLee Strasberg Theatre Institute

BirthPlace

Carrollton, Illinois, U.S.

Occupation

Actress

Years Active

1974–present

Organizations