Karen Allen, who plays Indiana Jones' companion Marion Ravenwood, said being in the first "Indiana Jones" movie gave her a firm foothold in the film industry.
Five things you need to know:
- Karen Allen is an award-winning actor and director. After making her film debut in "National Lampoon's Animal House," she became widely known for her portrayal of Marion Ravenwood in "Raiders of the Lost Ark" opposite Harrison Ford.
- Allen would later reprise the character in "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull."
- Allen has starred in more than 50 films, including "Starman" opposite Jeff Bridges, "Scrooged" opposite Bill Murray, "The Perfect Storm" with George Clooney, and "The Glass Menagerie" opposite Joanne Woodward and John Malkovich.
- In celebration of the 40th anniversary of "Raiders of the Lost Ark," all four "Indiana Jones" films are available together in 4K Ultra HD. Each film has been remastered from scans of the original negatives, with extensive visual effects work done to ensure the most pristine and highest quality image. Director Steven Spielberg approved all picture work.
- "Indiana Jones 5" began filming in the U.K. this month and is scheduled to be released in July 2022.