Karen Austin

Biography

Karen Austin is a talented American actress who gained early notice in the late 1970s with television guest appearances on iconic shows like Happy Days and Dallas. She went on to land a lead role as John Candy's wife in Summer Rental (1985) and later appeared in notable films like Far from Home (1989) and The Rum Diary (2011). Austin also had a recurring role on the NBC comedy series Night Court, playing court clerk Lana Wagner, before her character was recast due to health issues.