Kari Michaelsen is an American actor best known for playing Katie Kanisky in Gimme a Break!.
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10 Quick Facts About Kari Michaelsen
- Full Name: Kari Michaelsen
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Entertainer
- Known For: The television show Gimme a Break!
- Current Role: Motivational speaker
- Date of Birth: November 3, 1961
- Age: 64 years old
- Place of Birth: Manhattan, New York
- Marital Status: Divorced
- Children: Nickolas Clement

Kari Michaelsen Age
Kari Michaelsen is about 65 years old as of 2026. Kari Michaelsen was born in 1961.
Kari Michaelsen Height
Kari Michaelsen stands at a height of 5 feet 3 inches. This is approximately 160 cm.
Education
She attended UCLA, where she earned a Bachelor's degree.
- UCLA
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree
- Period: 1983
Career & Work
Kari Michaelsen's career includes acting and entertainment roles with NBC.
Rise to Fame
Kari Michaelsen rose to prominence for her role on the television show Gimme a Break!.
Notable Works
- TV Show: Gimme a Break! (Katie Kanisky, 1981-1987)
Kari Michaelsen Net Worth
Kari Michaelsen's net worth is estimated to be between 500000. This includes assets, earnings, and accumulated income, with the primary source of income being their career as an entertainer.
Kari Michaelsen Family & Relationships
Kari Michaelsen is divorced. She has 1 child, Nickolas Clement.
- Father: Arne Markussen
- Mother: Roberta Stevenson
- Children:
- Nickolas Clement
Personal Information
- Full Name: Kari Michaelsen
- Popular As: Kari Markussen
- Gender: Female
- Occupation: Entertainer
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: November 3, 1961
- Age: 64
- Birthday: November 3
- Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
- Place of Birth: Manhattan, New York
Measurements
- Height: 5 ft 3 in
- Eye Color: Blue
- Hair Color: Blonde
Family & Relationships
- Father: Arne Markussen
- Mother: Roberta Stevenson
- Marital Status: Divorced
- Children: Nickolas Clement
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M
- Source of Income: Business









