Karen Obediear


Karen Lynne Oberdiear was an American actress and former child star.

Career

Her first role was in an episode of Sierra in 1974.
Shortly after, she appeared as Boo Wheeler in The Texas Wheelers on ABC television starting on September 13, 1974.
She also appeared in Fawn Story, an episode of the ABC Afterschool Special, and shows such as Gunsmoke, Medical Center, Rafferty, and Hello, Larry.
Her film roles were in Sybil and A Force of One.

Personal life

Oberdiear was born September 6, 1962, grew up in the Westchester region of Los Angeles, and attended Westchester High School. After ending her acting career she worked as a self-employed accountant.

Death

Oberdiear was killed in a Piper Cherokee plane crash on March 20, 2009. She had been the only passenger. The pilot, William Morgan, also died.

Filmography

YearTitleRoleNotes
1974SierraJessica AndrewsEpisode: "The Fawn"
1974-1975The Texas WheelersBoo WheelerWas in all episodes
1975GunsmokeSallie HarkerEpisode: "The Fires of Ignorance"
1975Fawn StoryLouisa McPhailEpisode of the ABC Afterschool Special
1975Medical CenterGail FosterEpisode: "Gift From A Killer"
1977RaffertyJoanna HolanderEpisode: "Rafferty"
1979Hello, LarryCindyEpisode: "Peer Pressure"