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Karen Armstrong(I)

  • Actress
  • Casting Director
  • Producer
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Karen Armstrong
Karen began as an actress in theatre at age 12 and television at age 15. Her acting career allowed an opportunity into the world of production where she began casting and producing films & television in 1993. Karen has over forty years of experience working in television and film. She spent ten years as Head of the Talent Department for DeLaurentiis Productions, where she was responsible for providing talent in major independent and studio films, managing international projects, and developing projects for the independent market. Throughout her extensive career she has worked with Hollywood's elite such as Sir Anthony Hopkins, Dennis Hopper, James Marsden, James Brolin, Jon Voight, and Val Kilmer among numerous others.

In 2004, she opened her own production company and has worked with Time Warner, Showtime and Warner Bros, along with multiple independent films in producing programming of all genres.

She is a motivational speaker and author. Karen inspires others through her theme, "Improve your life by living your dream". She has faced adversity as a cancer survivor, single mother, and veteran of the entertainment industry, and has used these experiences to help others. Although she takes pleasure in her professional accomplishments, her greatest points of pride remains her family and the efforts she lends towards encouraging others.
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    Known for

    Gabrielle Union, Zach Braff, Sebastian Cote, Christian Cote, Leo Abelo Perry, Caylee Blosenski, Andre Robinson, Kylie Rogers, Aryan Simhadri, Mykal-Michelle Harris, and Luke Prael in Treize à la douzaine (2022)
    Treize à la douzaine
    4.6
    • School Receptionist
    • 2022
    Kim Fields, Mike Epps, Wanda Sykes, Journey Christine, Diamond Lyons, Jermelle Simon, and Khali Spraggins in La famille Upshaw (2021)
    La famille Upshaw
    7.0
    TV Series
    • Pastor
    Aida Osman and KaMillion in Rap Sh!t (2022)
    Rap Sh!t
    6.6
    TV Series
    • Ms. Whitey
    Paul T. Goldman in Paul T. Goldman (2023)
    Paul T. Goldman
    6.9
    TV Mini Series
    • Mrs. Adams

    Credits

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    Actress



    • Aida Osman and KaMillion in Rap Sh!t (2022)
      Rap Sh!t
      6.6
      TV Series
      • Ms. Whitey
      • 2023
    • Paul T. Goldman in Paul T. Goldman (2023)
      Paul T. Goldman
      6.9
      TV Mini Series
      • Mrs. Adams
      • 2023
    • Kim Fields, Mike Epps, Wanda Sykes, Journey Christine, Diamond Lyons, Jermelle Simon, and Khali Spraggins in La famille Upshaw (2021)
      La famille Upshaw
      7.0
      TV Series
      • Pastor
      • 2022
    • Gabrielle Union, Zach Braff, Sebastian Cote, Christian Cote, Leo Abelo Perry, Caylee Blosenski, Andre Robinson, Kylie Rogers, Aryan Simhadri, Mykal-Michelle Harris, and Luke Prael in Treize à la douzaine (2022)
      Treize à la douzaine
      4.6
      • School Receptionist
      • 2022
    • Nia Sioux, Kaycee Rice, and Nina Lu in Sunnyside Up (2019)
      Sunnyside Up
      6.0
      TV Series
      • Nanny Fran
      • 2019
    • The Dress Up Gang (2019)
      The Dress Up Gang
      7.3
      TV Series
      • Next Door Neighbor
      • 2019
    • Nev Schulman and Kamie Crawford in Catfish : Fausse identité (2012)
      Catfish : Fausse identité
      7.1
      TV Series
      • Megan's Mom
      • 2017
    • Catfish
      Short
      • Mary
      • 2015
    • A Month of Sundays (2001)
      A Month of Sundays
      6.2
      • Car Rental Woman
      • 2001
    • The Vegas Connection (1999)
      The Vegas Connection
      4.1
      • Sandra De Bonet
      • 1999
    • Nutcracker on Ice (1994)
      Nutcracker on Ice
      8.0
      TV Movie
      • 1994
    • Rags to Riches (1987)
      Rags to Riches
      7.6
      TV Series
      • Deborah
      • 1987–1988
    • Square Pegs (1982)
      Square Pegs
      7.3
      TV Series
      • Cindy (uncredited)
      • 1982–1983
    • Jameson Parker and Lindsay Wagner in Un amour sans limite (1981)
      Un amour sans limite
      5.4
      TV Movie
      • Debbie (uncredited)
      • 1981

    Casting Director



    • Darkening Land
      • Casting Director
      • In Development



    • Beyond the Farthest Star (2015)
      Beyond the Farthest Star
      6.7
      • Casting Director
      • 2015
    • My America (2010)
      My America
      7.5
      Short
      • Casting Director
      • 2010
    • Dark Room Theater (2009)
      Dark Room Theater
      5.2
      • Casting Director
      • 2009
    • James Brolin, Antonio Sabato Jr., and AnnaLynne McCord in Mysterious (2007)
      Mysterious
      3.4
      • Casting Director
      • 2007
    • Brad Renfro, Giovanni Ribisi, James Marsden, and Piper Perabo in 10th & Wolf (2006)
      10th & Wolf
      6.2
      • Casting Director
      • 2006
    • The Indie Pendant (2005)
      The Indie Pendant
      4.1
      • Casting Director
      • 2005
    • Shut Up and Kiss Me! (2004)
      Shut Up and Kiss Me!
      4.3
      • Casting Director
      • 2004
    • Living Straight
      9.7
      TV Movie
      • Casting Director
      • 2003
    • While You Were Waiting
      5.5
      Short
      • Casting Director
      • 2002
    • Adjustments
      5.9
      Short
      • Casting Director
      • 2001
    • A Month of Sundays (2001)
      A Month of Sundays
      6.2
      • Casting Director
      • 2001
    • Out of the Black (2001)
      Out of the Black
      4.2
      • Casting Director
      • 2001
    • The Vegas Connection (1999)
      The Vegas Connection
      4.1
      • Casting Director
      • 1999

    Producer



    • Eat Well & Be Well
      TV Series
      • executive producer
      • 2013
    • Here's the Deal
      TV Series
      • producer
      • 2013
    • A Mormon President (2011)
      A Mormon President
      5.5
      • producer
      • 2011
    • Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend
      • producer
      • 2011
    • King of the Road (2010)
      King of the Road
      7.7
      Short
      • consulting producer
      • 2010
    • Being Bush
      • producer
      • 2009
    • Brad Renfro, Giovanni Ribisi, James Marsden, and Piper Perabo in 10th & Wolf (2006)
      10th & Wolf
      6.2
      • associate producer
      • 2006

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      • Karen Armstrong- Garrity

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