Karen BlackAwards

Born:
July 1, 1942 in Park Ridge, IL
Occupation:
Actor
Birth name:
Karen Blanche Ziegler
Biography:
Though her career of the late '80s and early '90s might indicate otherwise, Karen Black is one of Hollywood's finest actresses and has appeared in a number of well-wrought dramas. Born Karen Ziegler, she began her professional acting career after graduating from Northwestern University. After...Read More

  • The Day of the Locust

    Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama

    Nominated
    Hollywood Foreign Press Association
    1975

  • The Great Gatsby

    Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture

    Won
    Hollywood Foreign Press Association
    1974

  • Five Easy Pieces

    Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture

    Won
    Hollywood Foreign Press Association
    1970

  • Five Easy Pieces

    Best Supporting Actress

    Won
    New York Film Critics Circle
    1970

  • Five Easy Pieces

    Best Supporting Actress

    Won
    National Board of Review
    1970

  • Five Easy Pieces

    Best Supporting Actress

    Nominated
    Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
    1970

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