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Karen Akers
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Akers in 1985
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| Born |
Karen Orth-Pallavicini
October 13, 1945 New York City, U.S.
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| Alma mater | Manhattanville College Hunter College |
| Years active | 1982–present |
| Spouse(s) |
Kevin Power
(m. 1993) |
| Children | 2 |
Karen Akers, born Orth-Pallavicini on October 13, 1945, is an American actress and singer. She is known for her work on Broadway, in cabaret shows, and in film.
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Early Life and Background
Karen Akers was born in New York City in 1945. Her birth name was Karen Orth-Pallavicini. Her father, Heinnick Christian Orth-Pallavicini, came from Austria and Switzerland. Her mother, Mary Louise Adams, was American. Karen graduated from Manhattanville College.
A Look at Karen Akers' Career
Karen Akers started her acting journey as an amateur performer. She appeared in local theater productions.
Broadway Debut: Nine
Akers made her big Broadway debut in the musical Nine. This show was directed by Tommy Tune. It was based on the famous film 8½. Karen played Luisa Contini, the wife of the main character, Guido Contini. The show opened in 1982 and ran for a long time. Karen won a Theatre World Award for her amazing performance. She was also nominated for a Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical.
Movies and More Broadway
After her success on Broadway, Karen Akers also appeared in movies. She was in Woody Allen's film The Purple Rose of Cairo in 1985. She also acted in Heartburn in 1986.
Later, Akers returned to Broadway in the musical Grand Hotel. This show opened in 1989 and was also very successful. She worked again with director Tommy Tune and some of her castmates from Nine.
Music and Albums
Karen Akers is also a talented singer. She has released several albums. In 1991, she covered the song "Sooner or Later" on her album Unchained Melodies. This song was originally written for Madonna.
Personal Life
Karen Akers has been married twice. Her first marriage was to Jim Akers in 1968. They had two sons together. Later, she married Kevin Patrick Power in 1993. Their wedding took place in New York City.
Karen Akers' Film and TV Roles
Karen Akers has appeared in various films and television shows.
Film Appearances
| Year | Title | Role |
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| 1985 | The Purple Rose of Cairo | Kitty Haynes |
| 1986 | Heartburn | Thelma Rice |
| 1988 | Vibes | Hillary |
Television Appearances
| Year | Title | Role |
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| 1984 | Hart to Hart | Raquel Moskowitz |
| 1985 | The Equalizer | Cynthia |
| 1987 | Cheers | Sally |
| 1991 | Today | Herself |
| 1983–1997 | Great Performances | Herself |
Concert Films
- 2005: Karen Akers: On Stage at Wolf Trap
Karen Akers' Music Albums
- 1981: Presenting Karen Akers
- 1982: Karen Akers
- 1987: In A Very Unusual Way (reissued in 1999)
- 1994: Just Imagine
- 1996: Under Paris Skies
- 1997: Live from Rainbow and Stars
- 2001: Feels Like Home
- 2004: If We Only Have Love
- 2006: Like It Was
- 2008: Simply Styne
