Acting
Karen Finley
Evanston, Illinois
Department: Acting
Biography
Karen Finley is an American performance artist, musician and poet. Her performance art, recordings, and books are used as forms of activism. Her work frequently uses nudity and profanity.
Known For
Prominent works featuring Karen Finley
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Philadelphia
1993
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Fresh Kill
1996
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You Killed Me First
1985
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Mondo New York
1988
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12 Rounds
2000
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Aktionskunst International. Dokumente zum Internationalen Aktionismus
1989
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Karen Finley Live
2004
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The Hardcore Collection
2000
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The Genius
1993
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Pranks!
1988
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Filmography & Credits
Complete career catalog (13 titles)
| Poster | Title | Character / Role | Type | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | The Hardcore Collection | (archive footage) | Movie | 2012 |
 | Karen Finley Live | Herself / Liza | Movie | 2004 |
| Karen Finley Live | Writer | Movie | 2004 |
 | 12 Rounds | Self / Appearance | Movie | 2000 |
 | The Hardcore Collection | Self / Appearance | Movie | 2000 |
 | Fresh Kill | Bernadette Cherryhome | Movie | 1996 |
 | Philadelphia | Dr. Gillman | Movie | 1993 |
 | The Genius | Kitty Church | Movie | 1993 |
 | Aktionskunst International. Dokumente zum Internationalen Aktionismus | Self | Movie | 1989 |
 | Mondo New York | Self | Movie | 1988 |
 | Pranks! | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1988 |
 | You Killed Me First | Mom | Movie | 1985 |
| Heretic | Self / Appearance | Movie | — |