Acting
Karen’s acting career started at the American Conservatory Theater in San Francisco when she was 15. She acted in three plays on the Geary stage then moved to New York City. Receiving her SAG and AFTRA union cards when she was 18 she began working on soap operas like All My Children and The Guiding Light, commercials for Cheerios and The Army , small movie parts in C.O.D. and Bad Timing directed by Nicolas Roeg, all the while performing in many Off Broadway stage plays and musicals. Moving back to San Francisco in 1986 she was cast in a principle role on “Midnight Caller” staring Gary Cole and a day player role as a doctor on the television series "Jesse Hawkes" created by Robert Conrad. She has also acted in many industrial films for clients like Apple, Chevrolet, The Yellow Pages and more.
Watch Karen Stillwell's acting reel »
The Intruder - Indi film, Francis Wu directed. 2019 »
Driving Through The Dark - SF State MFA project 2017 »
Live Theater: Who's Afraid of Virgina Wolfe »
Taiwanese Tale of Two Cities Karen Stilwell clip »
Musical Comedy in 4 Parts:Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4
Voice Talent
Karen has always enjoyed voice work and is currently the lead in a “Domino Lady”, series for Audio Comics. (on itunes)
The Domino Lady (audio) »
Domino Lady Promo Videos:
The Domino Lady "All's Fair In War" »
AudioComics presents..."Battle for LA" »
She also acts in live audio dramas that are produced and then converted to old time radio with “The Four Eyed Jacks”, Director Bill Chessman.
The Biggest, Most Horriblest Monster Ever »
You can hear her on several on line commercials for “The Heritage House”, Marina District San Francisco “One Museum Place” by Hines in Shanghai.
Promotional videos for Heritage on the Marina »
Android voice:Hacienda Beach Club & Residences Spa and Beach club spots:
Documentaries and films written and directed by Karen Stilwell
“Tear Gas Filled the Sky” with host Bill Bailey
Watch on Youtube »Revictimized at Six
Watch on Youtube »Teen Idols Cant Hurt you
Watch on Youtube »I Want Out, 3 Women breaking their Cycles of Abuse
Watch on Youtube »I'm Not Your Mother
Watch on Youtube »The Real Jean Roe
Watch Part 1 on Youtube »Watch Part 2 on Youtube »
Photos
Get in touch
For work inquiries, contact Karen Stilwell by using the form below:
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Commercial /Theatrical Agent: Nicole Younce
Print Agent: Olivia Tehrani
NYLO
1900 Powell Street, Suite 688 Emeryville, CA 94608
(510) 588-8762 -
Email
kstilwell03@yahoo.com -
Phone
(415) 279-9472 -
Social
Special thanks to Tym Stevens for his beautiful digital paintings.