James Karen

James Karen is an American actor who grabbed the limelight through his exceptional performances in “ Poltergeist Click to look into! >> Read More... ” (1982), “The Return of the Living Dead” (1985), “The Unborn” (1991), and many more. His career spanned around 200 movies, television shows, and stage performances. Early life- Mr. Karen was born Jacob Karnofsky in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. In his childhood days, he often accompanied his Russian immigrant father to watch silent movies and read the titles for him. At a very young age, he was encouraged to pursue acting as a career by U.S. Congressman Daniel J. Flood, who was a part-time actor himself.

He adopted a new stage name and shifted to New York Click to look into! >> Read More... in 1940. Subsequently, he attended the Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre in New York. In the year 1941, he decided to join the army air forces as U.S. entered World War II World War II is a Malayalam information TV show on >> Read More... . Once the war ended he came back to New York and started spending time in the Actors Studio, where he remained a lifelong member. Career- Mr. Karen embarked on his journey of success after debuting in “A Streetcar Named Desire” (1947). He began working in television with the show named “A Christmas Carol” (1948). Then followed a trail of about 100 television shows, most remarkable among which are “Eight Is Enough,” “As the World Turns,” “All My Children,” and “First Monday.”

He earned the nickname Mr. Pathmark for working 20 years as television and radio spokesman for the Pathmark supermarket chain. Movies like “The Return of the Living Dead,” “The China Syndrome,” and “Wall Street” contributed most to his soaring filmy career. Later in his life, he starred in the blockbuster movie “The Pursuit of Happyness” (2006). He ended his prolific career by starring in movies like “Bender” (2016) and “Cynthia” (2018). Awards and accolades- He was nominated for “Saturn Award for Best Actor” for his role in the movie “The Return of the Living Dead.” Following this, he was nominated for “Fangoria Chainsaw Awards for Best Supporting Actor” in the movie “The unborn.”

He was honored with “Saturn Award” in 1998 for his contribution to horror films. He was also being awarded “The Buster Award” by The International Buster Keaton Society. Death- Mr. Karen passed away at his home in Los Angeles due to cardiac arrest instigated by respiratory difficulties. Occupation- Actor Parents- Mae (née Freed) and Joseph H. Karnofsky