Biography
Karen Akers (born 13 October 1945) is an American actress and singer. A graduate of Hunter College, she began performing professionally in supper clubs in the early 1970s before moving into cabaret and stage work.
Akers made her Broadway debut as Luisa Contini in the musical Nine (1982), receiving a Theatre World Award and a Tony Award nomination for Best Featured Actress in a Musical. Her film credits include Kitty Haynes in The Purple Rose of Cairo (1985), Thelma Rice in Heartburn (1986) and Hillary in Vibes (1988). She has also appeared in television episodes of Cheers (1987) and The Equalizer (1985).
