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Active 1974 – present
Biography
About Karen Austin
With brown hair and a presence that defined early television comedy, Karen Austin began her career in 1974. She was a regular on the first season of the NBC-TV series Night Court, where she was the original Manhattan court clerk, Lana Wagner, for ten episodes in the first season. She also played Sister Ignaious in Steven Spielberg's Taken series.
Born on Monday 24th of October 1955 in Welch, West Virginia, Karen is an American actress of Caucasian ethnicity. She was married to Kris Slava from 1972 to 1982. She has a daughter, Olivia Austin, born in 1989. At 70 years old, she has been active in the industry for over five decades. Straight and dedicated, she remains a memorable figure from classic television.
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What roles is Karen Austin best known for?
Karen Austin is best known for her role as Lana Wagner, the original Manhattan court clerk, in the first ten episodes of the first season of Night Court, and for playing Sister Ignaious in Steven Spielberg's Taken miniseries.
How long has Karen Austin been acting?
Karen Austin began her career in 1974 and has been active for over 50 years, starting around age 18.
Is Karen Austin married or does she have children?
Karen Austin was married to Kris Slava from 1972 to 1982, and she has a daughter, Olivia Austin, born in 1989.
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- She played Sister Ignaious in Steven Spielberg's Taken series.
- Her career began in 1974 when she was about 18 years old.
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