Karen Lynn Gorney’s Early Life and Career
Karen Lynn Gorney was born on January 28, 1945, in Beverly Hills, California. She is the daughter of Jay Gorney, a composer, and Fran McFate, an actress. Gorney’s parents were both involved in the entertainment industry, which influenced her career choice. She started her acting career in the 1970s, appearing in several TV shows and movies.
Her breakthrough role came in 1977 when she played the character of Stephanie Mangano in the movie “Saturday Night Fever.” The movie was a huge success and earned Gorney critical acclaim for her performance. She was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama for her role in the movie.
Karen Lynn Gorney’s Role in “The Sopranos” Episode
Gorney made a guest appearance in the hit TV series “The Sopranos” in the episode titled “The Test Dream” in 2004. She played the character of Charlene, the ex-wife of Tony Soprano’s therapist, Dr. Jennifer Melfi. Gorney’s performance in the episode was praised by both fans and critics.
Her appearance in “The Sopranos” helped revive her career, and she went on to appear in several other TV shows and movies.
Karen Lynn Gorney’s Bio and Personal Life
Gorney has had a successful career in the entertainment industry, appearing in several TV shows and movies. She is also a trained dancer and has performed in several Broadway productions.
She has been married twice, first to Mark Toback, a film director, and then to Robert Spencer, an actor. She has no children.
Karen Lynn Gorney’s Movies
Gorney has appeared in several movies throughout her career, including:
- Saturday Night Fever (1977)
- David and Lisa (1998)
- Loser