Karen Lynne Oberdiear (often credited professionally with surname misspelled as Karen Obediear) (September 6, 1962 - March 21, 2009)[1] was an American actress and former child star.
Karen Lynne Oberdiear[1] | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 6, 1962[1] Westchester, California / Hayward, Alameda County, California[1] |
| Died | March 21, 2009, Corona, California (aged 46)[1] |
| Other names | Karen Oberdiear, Karen Obediear |
| Years active | 1974–1979 |
| Known for | Television and film roles |
Career
editHer first role was in an episode of Sierra in 1974.[2]
Shortly after, she appeared as Boo Wheeler in The Texas Wheelers on ABC television starting on September 13, 1974.[3]
She also appeared in Fawn Story, an episode of the ABC Afterschool Special,[4] and shows such as Gunsmoke, Medical Center, Rafferty, and Hello, Larry.[5][2]
Her film roles were in Sybil (1976) and A Force of One (1979).[6][7]
Personal life
editOberdiear was born September 6, 1962, grew up in the Westchester region of Los Angeles, and attended Westchester High School. After ending her acting career she worked as a self-employed accountant.[8]
Death
editOberdiear was killed in a Piper Cherokee plane crash on March 21, 2009. She had been the only passenger. The pilot, William Morgan, also died.[8][9]
Filmography
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Sybil | The Selves | |
| 1979 | A Force of One | Alice | (final film role) |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Sierra | Jessica Andrews | Episode: "The Fawn" |
| 1974-1975 | The Texas Wheelers | Boo Wheeler | Was in all episodes |
| 1975 | Gunsmoke | Sallie Harker | Episode: "The Fires of Ignorance" |
| 1975 | Fawn Story | Louisa McPhail | Episode of the ABC Afterschool Special |
| 1975 | Medical Center | Gail Foster | Episode: "Gift From A Killer" |
| 1977 | Rafferty | Joanna Holander | Episode: "Rafferty" |
| 1979 | Hello, Larry | Cindy | Episode: "Peer Pressure"
(final TV role) |
References
edit- ^ a b c d e "Karen Oberdiear - Ancestry.com". www.ancestry.com. Retrieved 2021-04-03.
- ^ a b "Karen Obediear guest appearances". www.ultimate70s.com. Retrieved 2021-04-03.
- ^ Tim Brooks and Earle Marsh, The Complete Directory to Prime Time Network and TV Shows 1946 – Present, Ballantine Books, 1979, page 619.
- ^ The ABC Afterschool Special 4x02 "Fawn Story", retrieved 2021-04-08
- ^ "Karen Obediear - FilmDd". www.filmdd.com. Retrieved 2021-03-02.
- ^ "Karen Obediear". www.tcm.com. Retrieved 2021-04-03.
- ^ "Karen Obediear". BFI. Archived from the original on April 23, 2021. Retrieved 2021-04-03.
- ^ a b "Memorial today for former child actor killed in Corona plane crash". Orange County Register. 2009-03-26. Retrieved 2021-03-02.
- ^ "Two Killed in Corona Plane Crash ID'd as OC Residents". NBC Los Angeles. Retrieved 2021-04-03.