| Karen Lynne Oberdiear[1] | |
| Other Names: | Karen Oberdiear, Karen Obediear |
| Birth Date: | September 6, 1962[2] |
| Birth Place: | Westchester, California / Hayward, Alameda County, California[3] |
| Death Date: | March 21, 2009, Corona, California (aged 46)[4] |
| Years Active: | 1974–1979 |
| Known For: | Television and film roles |
Karen Lynne Oberdiear (often credited professionally with surname misspelled as Karen Obediear) (September 6, 1962 - March 21, 2009)[5] was an American actress and former child star.
Her first role was in an episode of Sierra in 1974.[6]
Shortly after, she appeared as Boo Wheeler in The Texas Wheelers on ABC television starting on September 13, 1974.[7]
She also appeared in Fawn Story, an episode of the ABC Afterschool Special, and shows such as Gunsmoke, Medical Center, Rafferty, and Hello, Larry.[8]
Her film roles were in Sybil (1976) and A Force of One (1979).[9] [10]
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.[11]
Oberdiear was killed in a Piper Cherokee plane crash on March 21, 2009. She had been the only passenger. The pilot, William Morgan, also died.[11] [12]
| 1976 | Sybil | The Selves | ||
| 1979 | A Force of One | Alice | (final film role) |
| 1974 | Sierra | Jessica Andrews | Episode: "The Fawn" | |
| 1974-1975 | The Texas Wheelers | Boo Wheeler | Was in all episodes | |
| 1975 | Gunsmoke | Sallie Harker | Episode: "The Fires of Ignorance" | |
| 1975 | Fawn Story | Louisa McPhail | Episode of the ABC Afterschool Special | |
| 1975 | Medical Center | Gail Foster | Episode: "Gift From A Killer" | |
| 1977 | Rafferty | Joanna Holander | Episode: "Rafferty" | |
| 1979 | Hello, Larry | Cindy | Episode: "Peer Pressure"(final TV role) |