Karen Fraction facts for kids
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Karen Fraction
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Karen Elizabeth Fraction
February 15, 1958 |
| Died | October 30, 2007 (aged 49) |
| Other names | Karen E. Fraction Karen Fraction-Hamilton |
| Years active | 1986–2001 |
| Spouse(s) | Lawrence Hamilton |
Karen Elizabeth Fraction Hamilton (born February 15, 1958 – died October 30, 2007) was a talented American actress, dancer, and model. She came from Flint, Michigan. Many people remember her best as Dr. Perry in the TV show seaQuest 2032. She also played Jennifer Parker, a main character in the popular Nickelodeon series My Brother and Me.
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About Karen Fraction
Karen Fraction started her journey in the performing arts while studying at Adelphi University. During her second year, she got a part in a traveling show called The Wiz. This big opportunity led her to perform on Broadway, which is a famous theater district in New York City.
Her Broadway Career
Karen made her Broadway debut in a show called The Tap Dance Kid. She also appeared in other well-known musicals. These included a 1987 show of Cabaret and Anything Goes. She even toured in Europe and Japan with a show called Dancin'.
She also performed in a special concert version of Follies in 1985. Karen also had the chance to perform at the famous Radio City Music Hall.
Television Roles
In 1994, Karen took on a starring role as Jennifer Parker in the TV show My Brother and Me. This show was very popular, even though it only lasted for one season. She told The Flint Journal that she believed in working on projects that were fun and could touch people's lives.
Her role in My Brother and Me helped her get cast as Dr. Perry in seaQuest 2032. In this show, she played a recurring character, meaning she appeared in many episodes.
Other Work and Family Life
Besides acting on stage and TV, Karen also appeared in many commercials. You might have seen her in ads for companies like AT&T and Kmart. She also appeared in magazine advertisements.
Karen Fraction passed away on October 30, 2007, after a long illness. She is remembered by her husband, Lawrence Hamilton, and their two children, Lauren and Lawrence.
Karen Fraction's Filmography
Here are some of the movies and TV shows Karen Fraction appeared in:
- Follies in Concert (1986) – She was a dancer.
- Swamp Thing (TV) (1992) – She played Tanda in one episode.
- My Brother and Me (TV) (1994) – She was a main character, Jennifer Parker.
- seaQuest 2032 (TV) (1995–1996) – She played Dr. Perry as a recurring character.
- Our Son, the Matchmaker (1996) – She played Claudia Wade.
- Palmetto (1998) – She played a Plainclothes Cop.
- Walker, Texas Ranger (TV) (1999) – She played Judge Millhouse in an episode.
- The First of May (1999) – She played a Doctor.
- Sheena (TV) (2001) – She played Masuya and Miku in two episodes.
- Taina (TV) (2001) – She played a Dance Instructor in the pilot episode.
