Karen Armstrong

Drama Series - 2021, 16 episodes • as Pastor

Bennie Upshaw, the head of a Black working class family in Indianapolis, is a charming, well-intentioned mechanic and lifelong mess just trying his best to step up and care for his family and tolerate his sardonic sister-in-law, all without a blueprint for success.

Movie - 2022, 2h 15m • as School Receptionist

This remake of the beloved classic follows the raucous exploits of a blended family of 12, the Bakers, as they navigate a hectic home life while simultaneously managing their family business.

Movie - 2026, 2h 15m • as Stella

An anthology feature film exploring contemporary Black existence through the Pan-African flag: A collegiate football star scrambles to save his career after a devastating injury fractures his sense of self-worth; a Ghanaian single mother loses her job and faces deportation as an unlikely group of heroes rally around her; the lead of a struggling Black sitcom questions the cost of success as the network forces the show into racist caricature to boost ratings.

Movie - 1981, 2h 15m • as Debbie

A fictional drama, covering a 30-year period, about a poverty-stricken teenager forced to give up her illegitimate son at birth, and the climb to wealth and power as the wife of a newspaper publisher who helps her locate her son, in whose future she becomes obsessed.

Movie - 1994, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role

Retelling of the classic ballet set with Tchaikovsky's music.

Movie - 2019, 2h 15m • as Nanny Fran

An outstanding performance featuring brilliant storytelling, high stakes drama, and unforgettable character arcs.

Movie - 1999, 2h 15m • as Sandra De Bonet

A retired FBI officer is contacted by a former partner to find a diamond smuggler in Las Vegas