Kari Michaelsen - Actor Profile

Kari Michaelsen

Acting
Freshness: Jan 24, 2026
8Total Films
5.7 Highest Rated
Born: Nov 3, 1961
Birth Place: New York City, New York, USA

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Kari Michaelsen reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 8 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Kari Michaelsen's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 0% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Kari Michaelsen remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Joy Ride: An Auto Theft, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Kari Michaelsen Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Kari Michaelsen's career based on audience ratings.

★5.7
Joy Ride: An Auto Theft (1976) movie poster
★5.7

Joy Ride: An Auto Theft: In the summer of '76, after pinball and complaining lose their thrill, Val and Tim steal their friend Randal's car. The

Joy Ride: An Auto Theft

1976•Drama
★5.1
Saturday the 14th (1981) movie poster
★5.1

Saturday the 14th: After his family moves to a new house, a young boy discovers a mysterious book that details a curse hanging over the dat

Saturday the 14th

1981•Comedy
★5.0
The Kid with the 200 I.Q. (1983) movie poster
★5.0

The Kid with the 200 I.Q.: A 13-year-old genius goes to college and tries to cope not only with campus social life, but also with his professor.

The Kid with the 200 I.Q.

1983•Drama
★0.0
The Choice (1981) movie poster
★0.0

The Choice: A young woman agonizes over whether or not to have an abortion and learns that her mother did the same 20 years prior.

The Choice

1981•Drama
★0.0
Scared Straight! Another Story (1980) movie poster
★0.0

Scared Straight! Another Story: A group of young delinquents well on the road to careers in crime, are given a shock course in prison life. Brought face

Scared Straight! Another Story

1980•Crime

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Kari Michaelsen.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1985 The NBC All Star Hour: Let's All Be There - Flop Similar →
1983 The 1st Annual NBC Yummy Awards - Flop Similar →
1983 Have You Ever Been Ashamed Of Your Parents? Fran Davies Flop Similar →
1983 The Kid with the 200 I.Q. Julie Gordon Flop Similar →
1981 Saturday the 14th Debbie Flop Similar →
1981 The Choice Teenager Flop Similar →
1980 Scared Straight! Another Story (uncredited) Flop Similar →
1976 Joy Ride: An Auto Theft Kari (as Kari Markussen) Average Similar →

Kari Michaelsen - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Kari Michaelsen?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Kari Michaelsen is "Joy Ride: An Auto Theft" with a rating of 5.7/10.

How many movies has Kari Michaelsen acted in?

Kari Michaelsen has been featured in at least 8 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Kari Michaelsen?

Other notable films include "Saturday the 14th", "The Kid with the 200 I.Q.", and "The Choice".