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Karen Steele, born on March 20, 1931 in Honolulu, United States, was a television actor, film actor and fashion model. Death is recorded on March 12, 1988, at the age of 56. Karen Steele was educated at Rollins College.
My Take
Karen Steele is the kind of mid-century working actor I have real affection for. Born in Honolulu, she logged over sixty film and television roles, the sort of career that builds the texture of an era rather than dominating its headlines. To most people she is Eve in that famous Star Trek episode, but her turns in Marty and Ride Lonesome show genuine range. Her death at fifty-six feels early. What I appreciate is that performers like her remind us how much craft lived in the supporting ranks of classic Hollywood, where presence mattered as much as billing.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Karen Steele
- Name (Japanese)
- カレン・スティール
- Reading
- かれん・すてぃーる
- Born
- March 20, 1931 – March 12, 1988
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Goat
- Origin
- Honolulu, United States
- Occupation
- actor / model / television actor / film actor / fashion model
2. Background
- University
- Rollins College
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karen%20Steele
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3193130
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Karen Steele born?
Born March 20, 1931.
When did Karen Steele die?
Died March 12, 1988, aged 56.
Where was Karen Steele from?
Karen Steele was from Honolulu, United States.
What did Karen Steele do?
Karen Steele worked as actor, model, television actor, film actor, fashion model.
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