Karen Lorre
Biography
Karen Lorre, also known as Karen Witter Lorre and Karen Witter, is an American actress, model, and writer. She was born on December 13, 1961, in Long Beach, California. In March 1982, Lorre was named Playboy's Playmate of the Month and continued appearing in several more Playboy issues through 1991. Transitioning into acting and writing, she has authored several books and holds 36 known acting credits on The Movie Database. Lorre was married to Chuck Lorre from May 6, 2001, until 2010.
Career overview
Karen Lorre, also known as Karen Witter and Karen Witter Lorre, is an American actress, model, and writer. Born on December 13, 1961, in Long Beach, California, she began her career in modeling. In March 1982, she was selected as Playboy's Playmate of the Month. Her appearances in Playboy continued in several more issues, concluding in 1991.
Following her modeling career, Lorre transitioned into acting and writing, accumulating 36 known acting credits according to database records. Alongside her on-screen work, she has authored several books. Regarding her personal life, she was married to Chuck Lorre from May 6, 2001, until 2010.
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Full Filmography
39 titles- Malcolm in the Middle (2000) as Vanessa
- Strip Mall (2000)
- Dharma & Greg (1997) as Stephanie
- The Lovemaster (1997) as Marle
- Levitation (1997) as Ranch Woman
- Pacific Blue (1996) as Stephanie Simmons
- Sabrina, the Teenage Witch (1996) as Dr. Werner
- Playboy: 21 Playmates Centerfold Collection Volume II (1996) as self
- Sliders (1995)
- Hercules: The Legendary Journeys (1995) as Nemesis
- Nowhere Man (1995) as Janet Cowan
- The X-Files (1993) as Sharon Kiveat
- Popcorn (1991) as Joy
- Dream On (1990) as Lydia
- Playboy: Playmates at Play (1990) as (segment "Making Waves") (as Karen Witter)
- Buried Alive (1989) as Janet Pendleton
- Midnight (1989) as Missy Angel (as Karen Witter)
- The Vineyard (1989) as Jezebel Fairchild
- Another Chance (1989) as Nancy Burton (as Karen Witter)
- Hero and the Terror (1988) as Ginger
- Out of the Dark (1988) as Jo Ann
- The Perfect Match (1988) as Tammy (as Karen Witter)
- Silent Assassins (1988) as Sushi Bar Girl (as Karen Witter)
- Silent Assassins (1988) as Sushi Bar Girl
- Mortuary Academy (1988) as Christie Doll
- Paramedics (1988) as Danger Girl
- Prince of Bel Air (1986) as 1st Young Woman
- Dangerously Close (1986) as Betsy
- Ratboy (1986) as Party Guest (as Karen Witter)
- Ratboy (1986) as Party Guest
- Hunter (1984) as Linda
- I Married a Centerfold (1984) as Ms. February
- Imps* (1983) as Randy Miller
- Playboy Playmate Review, Vol. 1 (1983) as herself ( as Karen Witter )
- Playboy Playmate Workout (1983) as Self
- Playboy Video Playmate Review (1983) as Herself
- Cheers (1982) as Karen
- Matt Houston (1982)
- Falcon Crest (1981) as Elke
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Karen Lorre best known for?
Karen Lorre is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Malcolm in the Middle (2000), High Voltage (1972), Dharma & Greg (1997), Pacific Blue (1996).
When and where was Karen Lorre born?
Karen Lorre was born on December 13, 1961 in Long Beach, California, USA.
How many credits does Karen Lorre have?
Karen Lorre has accumulated over 39 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1981 to 2000.
What is Karen Lorre's background in cinema and television?
Karen Lorre, also known as Karen Witter Lorre and Karen Witter, is an American actress, model, and writer. She was born on December 13, 1961, in Long Beach, California. In March 1982, Lorre was named Playboy's Playmate of the Month and continued appearing in several more Playboy issues through 1991. Transitioning into ...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Malcolm in the Middle (2000) as Vanessa — aged about 38
- The X-Files (1993) as Sharon Kiveat — aged about 31
- Sabrina, the Teenage Witch (1996) as Dr. Werner — aged about 34
- Nowhere Man (1995) as Janet Cowan — aged about 33
- Sliders (1995) — aged about 33
- Cheers (1982) as Karen — aged about 20
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