Eric Karson
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| Born | Eric George Karson March 5, 1940 Phoenix, Arizona, U.S. |
| Died | August 24, 2026 (aged 86) Henderson, Nevada, U.S. |
| Occupations | Film director, producer, actor |
Eric George Karson (March 5, 1940 – August 24, 2026) was an American film producer, director and actor.
Life and career
Karson was born in Phoenix, Arizona on March 5, 1940. Lee Karson, his father, wrote for television shows including The Restless Gun, Wagon Train and The Detectives. Mary, his mother, was a theater actress turned homemaker.
He graduated from Cal State Northridge and began his career as director in Australia on commercials and documentaries. Karson was working for American Cinema Productions when he was offered to make his debut as director on film The Octagon (1980).
Karson died at a hospice in Henderson, Nevada, on August 24, 2026, at the age of 86.
Filmography
- The Octagon (1980) (film director)
- Opposing Force (1986) (film director)
- Black Eagle (1988) (film director, actor)
- Angel Town (1990) (film director, producer)
- Lionheart (1990) (producer, actor)
- Nemesis (1992) (producer)
References
- 1 2 3 Barnes, Mike (October 30, 2026). "Eric Karson, Director of 'The Octagon' and Producer of 'Lionheart,' Dies at 86". hollywoodreporter.com.
External links
- Eric Karson at IMDb
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