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Karen Black

Born on July 1, 1942 in Park Ridge, IL

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. Read Full Biography

Year	Award	Category	Movie	Result
1975	Hollywood Foreign Press Association	Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama	The Day of the Locust	Nominated
1974	Hollywood Foreign Press Association	Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture	The Great Gatsby	Won
1970	Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences	Best Supporting Actress	Five Easy Pieces	Nominated
1970	Hollywood Foreign Press Association	Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture	Five Easy Pieces	Won
1970	National Board of Review	Best Supporting Actress	Five Easy Pieces	Won