Karen Allen

Karen Allen

Keynote Speaker: Film & Stage Actress, Director, Acting Teacher

Karen Allen Biography

Karen Jane Allen is an American film and stage actress. After making her film debut in "Animal House" (1978), she became best known for her portrayal of Marion Ravenwood opposite Harrison Ford in "Raiders of the Lost Ark" (1981), a role she later reprised for "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull" (2008). She also co-starred in "Starman" (1984) and "Scrooged" (1988). Her stage work has included performances on Broadway, and she has directed both for stage and film.

Allen also starred in the American premiere of Jon Fosse's "A Summer Day" at the Cherry Lane Theater in New York City, which opened in October 2012. She has a long-standing relationship with the Berkshire Theater Group. It began in 1981, when she appeared in the play "Two for the Seesaw" at the Berkshire Theater Festival in Stockbridge, Massachusetts. She has also appeared in summer productions at the nearby Williamstown Theater Festival. In August 2015, Allen directed Terrence McNally's "Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune" for the Berkshire Theater Group.

In 2016, Allen made her movie directing debut with the short film, "A Tree. A Rock. A Cloud.", based on the short story by Carson McCullers. It won the Best International Short at the Manchester Film Festival in March 2017. Allen played the lead role in 2017's "A Year by the Sea," a film based on The New York Times bestselling memoir by Joan Anderson. In addition to her acting and directing career, Allen has engaged in teaching, sharing her extensive experience in acting workshops and as a guest lecturer at various educational institutions.

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Karen Allen Videos

Spirit Awards – Karen Allen Star of Colewell
Karen Allen on Colewell, Animal House, Raiders of the Lost Ark

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What topics does Karen Allen speak about?

Karen Allen is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Entertainers, Celebrity, Television & Film, Entertainment, Performing Arts, Business, Leadership, Motivational, Innovation, Business Leadership and Acting.

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Karen Allen is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Entertainers, Celebrity and Television & Film. Please contact us for live or virtual event fee details. Karen Allen can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Anna Akana, Goldie Hawn and Diane Guerrero. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Karen Allen for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 04/11/2024.

Karen Allen Videos

Spirit Awards – Karen Allen Star of Colewell
Karen Allen on Colewell, Animal House, Raiders of the Lost Ark
  • How do I book Karen Allen to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Karen Allen for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Karen Allen, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Karen Allen or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Karen Allen for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Karen Allen, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. For the most current speaking fee to hire Karen Allen, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Karen Allen speak about?

    Karen Allen is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Entertainers, Celebrity, Television & Film, Entertainment, Performing Arts, Business, Leadership, Motivational, Innovation, Business Leadership and Acting.
  • Who is the agent for Karen Allen?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Karen Allen for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Karen Allen for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Karen Allen or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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