Karen Pendleton

Karen Pendleton was an American actress and author.

Pendleton is best known for her role on The Mickey Mouse Club (1955-1959), where she was among the youngest of children on the original cast of Mouseketeers and remained on the show for its entire four year run.

She also appeared in The Magical World of Disney series and Westward Ho, the Wagons.

Pendleton graduated from North Hollywood High School and earned a Bachelor's and a Master's degree from Fresno State University. Following an automobile accident in 1983, she became a strong advocate for those with disabilities.

Karen Pendleton was an American actress and author.

Pendleton is best known for her role on The Mickey Mouse Club (1955-1959), where she was among the youngest of children on the original cast of Mouseketeers and remained on the show for its entire four year run.

She also appeared in The Magical World of Disney series and Westward Ho, the Wagons.

Pendleton graduated from North Hollywood High School and earned a Bachelor's and a Master's degree from Fresno State University. Following an automobile accident in 1983, she became a strong advocate for those with disabilities.

Pendleton died October 6, 2019, in Fresno, California. She was 73.

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