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American model, actress & fitness personality

Karen McDougal

Karen McDougal is an American model, actress and fitness personality born March 23, 1971 in Indiana, best known as Playboy's December 1997 Playmate of the Month and 1998 Playmate of the Year.

Born
March 23, 1971
Age
55
Nationality
American
December 1997 Playboy Playmate1998 Playmate of the YearFitness modelingMainstream acting
Biography

Karen McDougal biography

Karen McDougal is an American model, actress and fitness personality born March 23, 1971 in Indiana.

After college and work as a preschool teacher, she moved into swimwear modeling and was discovered by Playboy.

She became the December 1997 Playmate of the Month and 1998 Playmate of the Year.

Her later career expanded into fitness modeling, commercial work, hosting and acting.

Basic information

Personal & professional details

Name
Karen McDougal
Born
March 23, 1971
Age
55
Birthplace
Indiana, United States
Nationality
American
Profession
American model, actress & fitness personality
Location
Indiana / Michigan / U.S. media
Career start
Playboy career established in 1997
Known for
December 1997 Playboy Playmate, 1998 Playmate of the Year, Fitness modeling, Mainstream acting
Career

Career timeline

1997

Playboy Playmate of the Month

Selected for the December issue.

1998

Playmate of the Year

Received Playboy's annual honor.

2000s

Fitness and acting expansion

Moved into fitness-magazine covers, hosting and film appearances.

Works

Selected works & appearances

2001Feature film

The Arena

Public records list McDougal in a leading action role.