About Carolyn Houlihan
Carolyn Houlihan was an American actor and beauty pageant contestant.
Carolyn Houlihan is an American former Actor and beauty pageant contestant. In 1979, she won the Miss Ohio USA title and competed in Miss USA. Houlihan rose to prominence for her role as Karen in the cult horror film The Burning, where she shares a scene with Jason Alexander and is the first victim. After a brief appearance in the comedy A Little Sex (1982), Houlihan ceased acting and show business.
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American actress
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Carolyn Houlihan was an actor and beauty pageant contestant.
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