Karen Carpenter

Karen Carpenter

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. After several years of touring and recording, the Carpenters were signed to A&M Records in 1969, achieving commercial and critical success throughout the 1970s. Initially, Carpenter was the band's full-time drummer, but gradually took the role of frontwoman as drumming was reduced to a handful of live showcases or tracks on albums. While the Carpenters were on hiatus in the late 1970s, she recorded a solo album, which was released years after her death. Carpenter had the eating disorder anorexia nervosa, which was little-known at the time, and was briefly married in the early 1980s. She died at age 32 from heart failure caused by complications related to her illness. Her death led to increased visibility and awareness of eating disorders. Her work continues to attract praise, including being listed among Rolling Stone's 100 greatest singers of all time.

  • Title: Karen Carpenter
  • Popularity: 1.346
  • Known For: Acting
  • Birthday: 1950-03-02
  • Place of Birth: New Haven, Connecticut, USA
  • Homepage: http://richardandkarencarpenter.com/
  • Also Known As: Karen Anne Carpenter, The Carpenters, Carpenters
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Karen Carpenter Movies

  • 2023
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    Karen Carpenter: Starving for Perfection

    Karen Carpenter: Starving for Perfection

    1 2023 HD

    Following Karen Carpenter's meteoric climb to stardom in the 1970s and the little-known anorexia nervosa diagnosis that resulted in her untimely...

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  • 1974
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    Please, Mr. Postman

    Please, Mr. Postman

    1 1974 HD

    A music video for the Carpenters cover of the song, filmed in Disneyland.

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  • 1978
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    The Carpenters: A Christmas Portrait

    The Carpenters: A Christmas Portrait

    1 1978 HD

    Richard and Karen Carpenter host a musical celebration of the holiday with celebrity guests Gene Kelly, Georgia Engel, and Jimmy & Kristy McNichol.

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  • 2020
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    Herb Alpert Is...

    Herb Alpert Is...

    6.8 2020 HD

    From the success of Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass, through the founding of A&M Records, to giving away more than $150 million to arts and education...

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  • 2007
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    Only Yesterday: The Carpenters Story

    Only Yesterday: The Carpenters Story

    1 2007 HD

    Documentary about brother and sister duo The Carpenters, one of the biggest-selling pop acts of the 1970s, but one with a destructive and complex...

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  • 1977
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    The Carpenters at Christmas

    The Carpenters at Christmas

    1 1977 HD

    A christmas special with Harvey Korman and other guests.

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  • 1976
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    The Carpenters: A World of Music

    The Carpenters: A World of Music

    5 1976 HD

    Karen and Richard Carpenter concluded their 1976 British tour with this specially-recorded programme. Songs include There's A Kind of Hush, I Need to...

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  • 1971
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    The Carpenters: Live at the BBC

    The Carpenters: Live at the BBC

    8 1971 HD

    The Carpenters' debut BBC concert, recorded on their first British tour in September 1971. They perform hits including Close to You, Superstar and...

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  • 1972
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    The Carpenters: Live in Australia

    The Carpenters: Live in Australia

    1 1972 HD

    The Carpenters concert from May 24th, 1972 in Melbourne that aired on The Seven Network in Australia. The songs performed are Help, Love Is...

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  • 2002
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    Carpenters: Gold

    Carpenters: Gold

    8 2002 HD

    The VHS/Beta Yesterday Once More was released in 1985, shortly after Karen Carpenter's death in 1983. The tape was repackaged as a DVD in 2002 under...

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  • 2016
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    Carpenters: Christmas Memories

    Carpenters: Christmas Memories

    1 2016 HD

    The Christmas music of the Carpenters is celebrated in this special, which features the influential duo's renditions of such songs as "The Christmas...

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  • 2024
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    Superstar (Song for Karen)

    Superstar (Song for Karen)

    1 2024 HD

    A tribute to Karen Anne Carpenter, the late American singer, and drummer whose soft, melancholy voice captivated millions.

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  • 1980
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    Olivia Newton-John: Hollywood Nights

    Olivia Newton-John: Hollywood Nights

    6.333 1980 HD

    In this variety special, Olivia shares the evening with Andy Gibb, Elton John, Ted Knight, Gene Kelly and Toni Tennille. The special included songs...

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  • 1978
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    The Carpenters... Space Encounters

    The Carpenters... Space Encounters

    3 1978 HD

    Take a magical, musical trip through time and space with the Carpenters and their guests... including a "Star Wars/Close Encounters" fantasy that...

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  • 1976
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    The Carpenters Concert: Live at the New London Theatre

    The Carpenters Concert: Live at the New London Theatre

    1 1976 HD

    A 1976 performance of the Carpenters at the new London Theatre. Songs performed include 'Superstar', 'We've Only Just Begun', 'Goodbye to Love' and...

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  • 1985
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    Carpenters: Yesterday Once More

    Carpenters: Yesterday Once More

    8.2 1985 HD

    You've heard the Carpenters' greatest hits, but have you seen them? This DVD brings you the first-ever collection of Carpenters videos, featuring...

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  • 1974
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    The Perry Como Christmas Show

    The Perry Como Christmas Show

    6 1974 HD

    The first of Perry Como's Christmas specials includes appearances by Rich Little and figure skater Peggy Fleming as well as performances by the...

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  • 2019
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    My Music: A Classic Christmas

    My Music: A Classic Christmas

    7.5 2019 HD

    Gavin MacLeod and Marion Ross host a Christmas celebration that features classic performances of popular holiday standards and traditional carols...

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  • 2011
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    Paul Williams Still Alive

    Paul Williams Still Alive

    6.7 2011 HD

    Filmmaker and longtime fan Stephen Kessler's portrait of the award-winning 1970s singer-songwriter-actor, who disappeared for much of the 1980s and...

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  • 2001
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    The Best of Bob Hope: 50 Years of Laughter — Volume 2

    The Best of Bob Hope: 50 Years of Laughter — Volume 2

    1 2001 HD

    This Bob Hope Special called “Highlights of a Quarter Century” begins his 26th year with NBC in 1975 (he began with NBC radio in 1937)...

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  • 2001
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    The Best of Bob Hope: 50 Years of Laughter — Volume 1

    The Best of Bob Hope: 50 Years of Laughter — Volume 1

    1 2001 HD

    This Bob Hope Special called “Highlights of a Quarter Century” begins his 26th year with NBC in 1975 (he began with NBC radio in 1937)...

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  • 1974
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    Carpenters: Live at Budokan

    Carpenters: Live at Budokan

    1 1974 HD

    In 1974, The Carpenters, American brother and sister duo, traveled to Japan for a series of concerts which were part of their World Tour. It shows...

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  • 2002
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    Close to You: The Story of the Carpenters

    Close to You: The Story of the Carpenters

    1 2002 HD

    Documentary detailing the career of The Carpenters from their formative years through to specially shot footage of Richard Carpenter in the recording...

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  • 1987
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    Superstar: The Karen Carpenter Story

    Superstar: The Karen Carpenter Story

    7.1 1987 HD

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  • 2012
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    Too Young to Die

    Too Young to Die

    7.2 2012 HD

    Those who knew them best describe the sensational lives and premature deaths of iconic actors and musicians whose passing left a void in pop culture.

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  • 1967
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    The Carol Burnett Show

    The Carol Burnett Show

    7.5 1967 HD

    The Carol Burnett Show is an American variety/sketch comedy television show starring Carol Burnett, Harvey Korman, Vicki Lawrence, Lyle Waggoner, and...

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  • 1975
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    Numéro un

    Numéro un

    6 1975 HD

    A French variety show.

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  • 1964
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    Die Drehscheibe

    Die Drehscheibe

    6 1964 HD

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