A Zombie Christmas

I was chosen for the role of Karen Cooper through purely nepotistic impulses. My father was actor/producer Karl Hardman, who played the infamous Harry Cooper, the cowardly King of the Cellar. This was my first brush with the film industry, and what a brush it was! The face of my undead alter ego has become iconic, and appears on all manner of products related to Night of the Living Dead.

I have never felt particularly comfortable in front of a camera. Despite my misgivings, and after a forty-year hiatus from movies, I agreed to a cameo role in G. Joe Shelby's recent film production of The Green Man, due to be released sometime this year.

With regard to my film notoriety, I believe I'm one of the luckiest people in the world. I am blessed to have had a role in Night of the Living Dead. I maintain contact with other horror fans - friends and strangers alike - through my website, The Ghoul Next Door (ghoulnextdoor.com). I also enjoy attending horror conventions and meeting like-minded people. My passions also include my animal companions, my friends, reading, and my art.

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