Biography

Karen Carlson was born on January 15, 1945 in Shreveport, Louisiana, USA. She is an actress and producer, known for Climb Against the Odds (1999), The Octagon (1980) and In A Quiet Room (2024). She was previously married to Devin Payne and David Soul.

Representing Arkansas, finished as first runnerup in the 1965 Miss America pageant.

Had a son with ex-husband David Soul named Jon Kristjian Solberg, born on April 3, 1971.

Was a featured Bachelorette on the first nighttime version of "The Dating Game" on Oct 6, 1966 with Sally Field. She picked Robert Vaughn (Man from Uncle) as her date.