Kari Knudsen, a stunning and curvaceous 5'4" brunette, hails from the quaint town of Romsdal, Norway, where she spent her formative years before embarking on an acting career in the United States. Prior to her Playboy Playmate of the Month distinction in February 1962, Knudsen honed her craft in a traveling repertory theatre. According to her Playboy profile, this talented actress and model enjoys a variety of hobbies, including knitting, ice skating, horseback riding, and listening to modern jazz.
In addition to her Playboy Playmate of the Month title, Knudsen's notable acting credit includes a lead role in the soft-core film "The Orgy at Lil's Place" released in 1963, marking her lone foray into the world of film acting.