Karen Obediear

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Karen Lynne Oberdiear [1]
BornSeptember 6, 1962 [1]
Westchester, California / Hayward, Alameda County, California [1]
DiedMarch 21, 2009, Corona, California (aged 46) [1]
Other namesKaren Oberdiear, Karen Obediear
Years active1974–1979
Known forTelevision and film roles

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.

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Career

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

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

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

Films
YearTitleRoleNotes
1976 Sybil The Selves
1979 A Force of One Alice(final film role)
Television
YearTitleRoleNotes
1974 Sierra Jessica AndrewsEpisode: "The Fawn"
1974-1975 The Texas Wheelers Boo WheelerWas in all episodes
1975 Gunsmoke Sallie HarkerEpisode: "The Fires of Ignorance"
1975 Fawn Story Louisa McPhailEpisode of the ABC Afterschool Special
1975 Medical Center Gail FosterEpisode: "Gift From A Killer"
1977 Rafferty Joanna HolanderEpisode: "Rafferty"
1979 Hello, Larry CindyEpisode: "Peer Pressure"

(final TV role)

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