Karen Carpenter

Personal Info

Birthday

March 2, 1950

Day of Death

1983-02-04

(32 years old)

Place of Birth

New Haven, Connecticut, USA

Also Known As

Karen Anne Carpenter

The Carpenters

Carpenters

Karen Carpenter

Biography

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Karen Anne Carpenter (March 2, 1950 – February 4, 1983) was an American singer and drummer who was part of the duo the Carpenters alongside her older brother Richard. She was praised for her contralto vocals, and her drumming abilities were viewed positively by other musicians and critics.

Her struggles with eating disorders would later raise awareness of anorexia and body dysmorphia. Carpenter was born in New Haven, Connecticut, and moved to Downey, California, in 1963 with her family. She began to study the drums in high school and joined the Long Beach State choir after graduating.

Known For

Herb Alpert Is...

Filmography

2024
60 Songs: BBC Two at 60
as Self (archive footage)
2023
Karen Carpenter: Starving for Perfection
as Self (archive footage)
2020
Herb Alpert Is...
as Archival footage
2019
My Music: A Classic Christmas
as Self - The Carpenters (archive footage)
2016
Carpenters: Christmas Memories
as Herself
2011
Paul Williams Still Alive
as Self (archive footage)
2007
Only Yesterday: The Carpenters Story
as Self
2001
The Best of Bob Hope: 50 Years of Laughter — Volume 1
as Self (archive footage)
The Best of Bob Hope: 50 Years of Laughter — Volume 2
as Self (archive footage)
1985
Carpenters: Yesterday Once More
as Herself
1980
Olivia Newton-John: Hollywood Nights
as Self
1978
The Carpenters: A Christmas Portrait
as Self
Mickey's 50
as Self
The Carpenters... Space Encounters
as Self
1977
The Carpenters at Christmas
as Self
1976
The Carpenters: A World of Music
as self
The Carpenters Concert: Live at the New London Theatre
as Herself
1974
The Perry Como Christmas Show
as Herself
Carpenters: Live at Budokan
as Herself
1972
The Carpenters: Live in Australia
as self
1971
The Carpenters: Live at the BBC
as Self