Karen Allen
Known for
An American actress born in Carrollton, Illinois, forever linked to one of adventure cinema's great heroines. She played the spirited, hard-drinking Marion Ravenwood opposite Harrison Ford in 'Raiders of the Lost Ark' (1981), and reprised the role decades later in 'Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull' (2008). A vivid presence in early-1980s films such as 'Animal House' and 'Starman', Allen later focused on theatre and independent work. She remains best loved as Marion, a tough, charismatic leading lady who more than held her own beside cinema's most famous archaeologist.
Karen Allen
46 Movies
5 Series
An American actress born in Carrollton, Illinois, forever linked to one of adventure cinema's great heroines. She played the spirited, hard-drinking Marion Ravenwood opposite Harrison Ford in 'Raiders of the Lost Ark' (1981), and reprised the role decades later in 'Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull' (2008). A vivid presence in early-1980s films such as 'Animal House' and 'Starman', Allen later focused on theatre and independent work. She remains best loved as Marion, a tough, charismatic leading lady who more than held her own beside cinema's most famous archaeologist.
Movies
Plays Marion Ravenwood
Raiders of the Lost Ark
1981
Plays Marion
Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny
2023
Plays Marion Ravenwood
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
2008
Plays Katy
Animal House
1978
Plays Mom
The Sandlot
1993
Plays Melissa Brown
The Perfect Storm
2000
Plays Miss Dunne
Malcolm X
1992
Plays Claire Phillips
Scrooged
1988
Plays Jenny Hayden
Starman
1984
Plays Nancy Gates
Cruising
1980
Plays Television Actor #2
Manhattan
1979
Plays Mare Laughton
Things Heard & Seen
2021
Plays Marla Keyes
In the Bedroom
2001
Plays Nina
The Wanderers
1979
Plays Terry Munroe
Ghost in the Machine
1993
Plays Paula (voice)
A Dog Year
2009
Plays Mara McAndrew
Backfire
1988
Plays Rebecca / Amy
Split Image
1982
Plays Miss Mathey
King of the Hill
1993
Plays Alexandra Barrie
When Will I Be Loved
2004
Plays Jessica Bloom
A Small Circle of Friends
1980
Plays Betty Dawkan
'Til There Was You
1997
Plays Eunice Kray
Poster Boy
2004
Plays Katherine Farewell
Shaka Zulu: The Citadel
2005
Plays Nancy Smith
Unsinkable
2024
Plays Gus
Terminus
1987
Plays Sandy
Shoot the Moon
1982
Plays Laura Wingfield
The Glass Menagerie
1987
Plays Delores
World Traveler
2002
Plays Elaine Kendall
Bad Hurt
2016
Plays Resse Nicholson
Falling Sky
1999
Plays Glory Lawson
The Turning
1992
Plays Martha
Wind River
2000
Plays Julie Maguire
Sweet Talker
1991
Plays Margaret
White Irish Drinkers
2011
Plays Butcher Lee
Plain Dirty
2003
Plays Bessie Emery
The Basket
2000
Plays Mo Alexander
Until September
1984
Plays Nora
Colewell
2019
Plays Alex Bristow
Animal Behavior
1989
Latest Trailers
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Other Mommy
Full Filmography
Going Home
Bonnie · 1 episode
2024
TV
The Easy Kind
Kathy
2024
Film
Unsinkable
Nancy Smith
2024
Film
A Stage of Twilight
Cora
2024
Film
Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny
Marion
2023
Film
Things Heard & Seen
Mare Laughton
2021
Film
50 States of Fright
Sheriff Stallings · 3 episodes
2020
TV
Colewell
Nora
2019
Film
A Tree. A Rock. A Cloud.
director
2017
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Karen Allen and where are they from?
Karen Allen is 74 years old, born on October 5, 1951 in Carrollton, Illinois, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Karen Allen?
Karen Allen is best known for roles in Raiders of the Lost Ark, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny.
How many movies has Karen Allen been in?
Over a 48-year career (since 1978), Karen Allen has appeared in 46 movies and 5 TV shows.
What was Karen Allen's first movie?
The career of Karen Allen began with Animal House (1978).
What is Karen Allen's most recent movie or series?
Karen Allen's most recent release is The Easy Kind, which premiered on August 30, 2024.
What TV shows has Karen Allen appeared in?
On television, Karen Allen has appeared in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Blue Bloods, Law & Order, The Graham Norton Show.
Does Karen Allen have any upcoming projects?
Yes, Karen Allen's upcoming work includes: Other Mommy (2026).
Karen Allen
1951-10-05 · Carrollton, Illinois, USA
Karen Jane Allen (born October 5, 1951) is an American actress best known for her role as Marion Ravenwood in Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) and Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008). Allen has also had roles in films including National Lampoon's Animal House (1978), The Wanderers (1979), Cruising (1980), Starman (1984), Scrooged (1988), The Sandlot (1993), and Poster Boy (2004).