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 edit
Her 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 edit
Oberdiear 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 edit
Oberdiear 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.