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Karen Akers
Performer
Karen Akers
Karen Akers
Performer
Born:
Oct 13, 1945 in New York, New York
karenakers.com
Roles (2)
Grand Hotel
Opened November 12, 1989
as Raffaela (Original)
Nine
Opened May 09, 1982
as Luisa Contini (Original)
Awards
Theatre World Awards
1982
Theatre World Award
Nine
Winner
Tony Award
1982
Best Featured Actress in a Musical
Nine
Nominee
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