| Who is it? | Stunts, Actress, Miscellaneous Crew |
| Birth Day | November 12, 1961 |
| Birth Place | Greeley, Colorado, United States |
| Age | 62 YEARS OLD |
| Birth Sign | Sagittarius |
| Occupation | Martial artist, stunt double, actress |
| Years active | 1981–present |
| Website | http://www.karensheperd.com |
Karen Sheperd is a multi-talented individual with a diverse range of skills in the entertainment industry. As a renowned stunt performer and actress, Karen has made significant contributions to the world of film and television in the United States. In addition to her acting prowess, she also serves as part of the miscellaneous crew, showcasing her versatility behind the scenes. With such an impressive career, it is no surprise that Karen Sheperd's net worth is estimated to be between $100,000 and $1 million by 2024. Her hard work and dedication have undoubtedly paid off, solidifying her status as a respected figure in the industry.
Sheperd was the first woman to be officially rated #1 World Karate Champion in forms, a title she held for two years, 1979 and 1980. Before 1979, separate ratings existed for female fighters but not for female forms competitors. Often competing against a field of men, Sheperd believed more women would compete if they had a title to compete for. Sheperd organized a petition to establish the title and garnered the support of tournament promoters to begin offering a separate forms division for female competitors. The Editor of Karate Illustrated Magazine, Renardo Barden, established the first official ratings for female forms competitors in 1979. Having gained the highest accumulated 1st place points on the Karate competition circuit, Sheperd achieved the #1 rating by Karate Illustrated Magazine for 1979 and 1980.
Sheperd was the first woman to ever win the Grand Championship title over all male and female forms competitors at the US Open Battle of the Superstars at the Bayfront Center in St. Petersburg, Florida on November 1, 1980. Her victory with her signature chain whip was featured on "The World of People" television show.
As the nation's top-rated woman, Karen Sheperd continued her dominance by defeating Belinda Davis, Cynthia Rothrock and Lori Clapper in Women's Black Belt Forms at the Diamond Nationals on May 2, 1981 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
In 1992 Sheperd was voted the "Most Popular Female Martial Arts Superstar" by readers of Inside Kung Fu Magazine. In 1997 Sheperd was inducted into the prestigious Black Belt Hall of Fame as "Woman of the Year". In 2002, she was inducted into the Martial Arts History Museum Hall of Fame.
