Karen Lamm

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Actress

Birth Date: June 21, 1952

Death Date: June 29, 2001 — 49 years old

Birth Place: Indianapolis, Indiana

Spouses: Dennis Wilson, Robert Lamm

Karen Lamm was a versatile actress and producer who built a notable career in Hollywood during the 1970s and beyond. She first captured audiences with her early television appearance on the ABC special "Such Dust As Dreams Are Made On" (1972–73), setting the stage for a string of varied roles.

Lamm quickly became known for her work in television movies, including "Starsky and Hutch" and "The Hatfields and the McCoys" (both 1974–75), which showcased her dynamic screen presence. Her film career was equally impressive, with memorable performances in "Thunderbolt and Lightfoot" (1974) alongside Clint Eastwood and in the action-packed "Trackdown" (1976).

Throughout her career, she also starred in a variety of TV movies such as "Christmas Miracle in Caufield, U.S.A.," "It Happened at Lake Wood Manor," and "The Night They Took Miss Beautiful," as well as later projects like "A Last Cry For Help" and "The Power Within."

Her professional journey culminated in one of her final roles in "The Menendez Brothers: The E! True Hollywood Story" (2000–01), leaving behind a legacy of diverse performances that contributed significantly to American television and film.

She was married to Dennis Wilson and Robert Lamm. She died on June 29, 2001 in Playa del Rey, California, USA.

Credits

The Unseen

Actor
Karen Fast
Movie
1981

The Dukes of HazzardStream

Guest Star
Kate
Series
1979

The Hardy Boys / Nancy Drew MysteriesStream

Guest Star
Series
1977

The Night They Took Miss Beautiful

Actor
Cindy Lou Barrett
Movie
1977

Ants!

Actor
Linda Howard
Movie
1977

Christmas Miracle in Caufield, U.S.A.

Actor
Matilda Sullivan
Movie
1977

Trackdown

Actor
Betsy Calhoun
Movie
1976

La Grande traque

Actor
Movie
1976

The Hatfields and the McCoys

Actor
Rose Ann McCoy
Movie
1975

Starsky and Hutch

Actor
Patty
Movie
1975

Police WomanStream

Guest Star
Bonnie June
Series
1974

Colombo: Alle prime luci dell'alba

Actor
Movie
1974

ColumboStream

Guest Star
Susan Gerard
Series
1971
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