10 of Karen Black’s Most Memorable Performances Performances include roles alongside Jack Nicholson and Dennis Hopper Michael Balderston August 8, 2013 @ 4:26 PM Share on Social Media Five Easy Pieces (1970) Black starred as Jack Nicholson's iritating girlfriend Rayette in this '70s classic. Black would receive her lone Oscar-nomination for the role. Read Next ‘We Were the Lucky Ones’ Cast and Character Guide: Who Plays Who in the Hulu Show? Comments