Karen grew up in the business, her father was actor
Douglas Stark, known mostly for his stage work (Little Foxes with Rip Torn & Geraldine Page), A Community of Two (with Claudette Colbert), and Any Wednesday (with Maureen Reagan). He was a working actor and model. His siblings were writers (
Sheldon Stark), and producers (
Wilbur Stark and Midge Stark).