Karen Lynne Oberdiear (often credited professionally with surname misspelled as Karen Obediear) (September 6, 1962 - March 20, 2009) 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.Tim Brooks and Earle Marsh, The Complete Directory to Prime Time Network and TV Shows 1946 – Present, Ballantine Books, 1979, page 619.
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 (1976) and A Force of One (1979).
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 +FilmsYearTitleRoleNotes1976SybilThe Selves1979A Force of OneAlice(final film role) +TelevisionYearTitleRoleNotes1974SierraJessica AndrewsEpisode: "The Fawn"1974-1975The Texas WheelersBoo WheelerWas in all episodes1975GunsmokeSallie HarkerEpisode: "The Fires of Ignorance"1975Fawn StoryLouisa McPhailEpisode of the ABC Afterschool Special1975Medical CenterGail FosterEpisode: "Gift From A Killer"1977RaffertyJoanna HolanderEpisode: "Rafferty"1979Hello, LarryCindyEpisode: "Peer Pressure" (final TV role)
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